Rivet Nut Kits – What’s inside and what are they for?
Rivet nuts, inserts, rivnuts - are the perfect auto shop fasteners. When it comes to repairing and manufacturing custom cars, trucks and trailers - rivet nuts, tools, pliers and rivet drivers are used extensively for joining sheet metal components and attaching...
Solar Panel Installation Rivet Drivers
When it comes to efficiently installing rivets on solar panel arrays, portable and reliable Gage Bilt hydraulic rivet drivers are the best hydraulic rivets tools for solar panels. Gage Bilt tools are more compatible than other solar panel installation rivet drivers,...
Showdown: Gage Bilt vs. Huck Rivet Tools
In the high-stakes world of industrial fastening, choosing the right rivet tool is paramount. Two leading contenders emerge: Gage Bilt and Huck. Both offer robust, reliable tools for tackling demanding jobs, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Let's delve...
What is a CLIC Worm-Gear Hose Clamp?
Worm-gear hose clamps are used to attach flexible hoses in a variety of industrial applications. Caillau manufactures CLIC worm-gear hose clamps that have a patented spring mechanism in the clamp, and have colored-coded bands or stripes which indicate the diameter of...
What are DFARS sourced materials?
Some industrial fasteners are used in applications that require strict material standards. One of our partners - Parker Fasteners - manufactures socket head cap screws with DFARS sourced materials. What are DFARS sourced materials? DFARS stands for Defense Federal...
Duplex Screw Reviews
Duplex Screw reviews give us an idea of just how versatile the reusable screw is and how happy our customers are with its performance. Do you Duplex? This is a common question we like to ask our customers, as we love hearing how this mighty fastener helps them save...
Battery-Powered Rivet Tools: 7 Advantages
What are the advantages for using battery-powered rivet tools? There are many since portable power tools are now stronger, lighter and the batteries keep a charge for longer periods. Being able to take your tools on remote job sites, and reach locations that might be...
How AVK Pneumatic Tools Install Blind Threaded Inserts
We often get asked, how do AVK Pneumatic Tools install blind threaded inserts? It's a simple process once you match the specific installation tool with the insert. AVK Industrial Products recommends AVK ARO pneumatic tools to install AVK blind threaded inserts. The...
Push-On Cap Fasteners
There are two types of cap style Push-On fasteners that are used in industrial applications - one-piece metal top hats and two-piece plastic caps. Both styles are used to hide unattractive stud ends, and provide an aesthetically pleasing end cap. Push-On cap fasteners...
HUCK Yes! Gage Bilt Rivet Tools Cost Less & Do More
Looking for affordable rivet tools? Gage Bilt rivet tools are a great alternative to other big name rivet and lock bolt installation tools. They are used to install a wide variety of commercial rivets and lock bolts including Huck®, Avdel®, Cherry®, and POP®,...
Types of U-Nut Fasteners
U-Nuts are self-retaining fasteners that stay in a screw-receiving position to provide a rapid and simple attachment of mating panel assemblies. Today in FastenerLab we are looking at the most commonly used types of U-Nut fasteners: single impression U-shaped Speed...
Projection Weld Pins: On Top or Under the Head
There are many benefits associated with the use of projection weld pins for secure welding projects. Projection welding pins have three projections or "little bumps" or metal spots either on top of the head of the pin, or on the underside of the pin’s head. The...
Reusable Duplex Screws
FastenerLab hits the road and visits Portland, Maine, to watch the reusable Duplex Screw in action as a team of technicians from Central Maine Pyrotechnics use Duplex Screws to assemble fireworks display forms. FastenerLab host Mallory Nichols, VP of Business...
Palnuts or Pal Nuts? Stamped or Push-On?
Whether you call them Palnuts or Pal Nuts, these fasteners are highly engineered, lightweight one-piece fasteners made of a single-piece of spring steel. They provide a strong fastening solution that is easy to install and replaces costly thread nuts, lock washers,...
Custom Bagging Solutions
Custom bagging, counting and kitting are cost-saving and time-saving services we offer to our customers and suppliers to improve efficiencies in their supply chain process. Utilizing state of the art equipment from the industry’s best manufacturers, our highly trained...
Why ISO certification is important for distributors
Many distributors may ask "Why be ISO certified?" The answer is simple. It's all about the customer's trust in the company, and the products they buy from that company. Advance recently received an updated ISO 9001:2015 certification which is in effect until 2025. An...
What’s Next? Advance Components at 50.
Advance was recently the cover story in The Distributor's Link magazine. We are thrilled to be featured in the top magazine in our industry, and happy to share the contents with you in this post. What's next? Advance Component at 50 just keeps getting better!! Read on...
FastenerLab Video Debut: Gage Bilt GB722TCKL
FastenerLab debuts its first video featuring the Gage Bilt GB722TCKL rivet and lock bolt installation tool kit. Mallory Nichols, VP of Business Development, opens up the red metal case and introduces you to Gage Bilt's GB722 rivet and lock bolt installation tool and...
5 Types of Push-On Fasteners
No matter what you call them - Push-Ons, Push-Nuts or Palnuts, these fasteners provide a fast and effective attachment on integral studs, rivets, tubing, nails and other unthreaded parts. Made of quality carbon spring steel, ARaymond Tinnerman Palnut Push-On fasteners...
Digital Certifications for Fasteners
Some customers request a certification or “cert” when ordering fasteners and installation tools. There are many different types of “certs” that recognize a level of achievement related to a company, products or processes in a company. Many products come with a...
Checklist for Application of Blind Threaded Inserts
Proper application of blind threaded inserts is important for the strength of the connection. This checklist will ensure that you have considered all of the factors before proceeding with the application. From the materials used to how the fastener should sit, this...
Best Hose Clamps for Boats
Hose clamps for marine use should be made from high-grade stainless steel to resist corrosion so they won’t rust and fail. The best hose clamps for boats should be manufactured from 316 stainless steel, as well as the screw and gear housing. It’s always important to...
Affordable Rivet Tools
Looking for affordable rivet tools? Gage Bilt tools are a great alternative to other big name rivet and lock bolt installation tools. They are used to install a wide variety of commercial rivets and lock bolts including Huck®, Avdel®, Cherry®, and POP®, Magn-Grip®,...
How Do Cage Nuts Work?
A Cage Nut is what it sounds like - a nut in a cage. It’s a multi-threaded steel nut that “floats” in a spring steel cage to offset normal holes misalignment. The “mechanical” hands on the Cage Nut hold the bolt in the receiving position so that the fastener cannot...
Fasteners for Appliances/White Goods
Fasteners for White Goods (large appliances) are often never seen but are vital in holding power and performance. “White Goods” are typically dishwashers, stoves, washing machines and dryers, and other appliances that used to be manufactured in the color white, when...
Fastener Industry Events in 2022
We are gearing-up for an exciting new year of Fastener Industry Events in 2022! The Advance Team is so excited to meet with our suppliers and customers face-to-face at events held by regional associations and national event exhibitions. It's a great way to introduce...
Duplex Screws Vs. Duplex Nails
To Drill or to Hammer? That is the Question Duplex Screws and Duplex Nails are flanged-head or double-headed fasteners that are often used to build temporary structures such as braces, scaffolding and concrete formwork. They are designed to be easily removed,...