Industry News

Fasteners for Renewable Energy

As the world shifts toward cleaner energy, fasteners play a quiet yet crucial role in supporting the infrastructure behind solar, wind, and grid based power. From massive wind turbines to rooftop solar installations, renewable energy projects demand durability, precision, and long-term performance. The right fasteners…

Fasteners in Healthcare

In the healthcare industry, precision, cleanliness, and reliability are incredibly important. Whether it’s a diagnostic imaging system, a surgical robot, or a hospital bed, the equipment used in the medical field rely on high-performance components which includes fasteners. While often overlooked, fasteners play a vital…

An Overview of Security Nuts

When it comes to protecting valuable equipment or preventing unauthorized tampering, standard fasteners aren’t always enough. Security or tamper-resistant products are a great deterrent. Security nuts are specially designed to provide an extra layer of protection in applications where theft, vandalism, or tampering could cause…

Clinch Products

Clinch products include clinch nuts, studs, and self-clinching standoffs. These are prominent components in sheet metal fabrication since they are designed to provide strong, permanent threads in the metal sheets. They’re great to use for durability, space saving, and high-performance fastening uses. How Clinch Fasteners…

Living our Values from Quote to Delivery

At Knapp Fasteners, we take pride in delivering exceptional customer experiences, and that starts with our employees. From the initial request for a quote to the final delivery and beyond, every department plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth process. Let’s take a closer…

Welded Fasteners

Welded fasteners are very important in industries where permanent attachments are required. These fasteners are integral to the structure to provide high strength and durability. The most popular industries they're used in are automotive, aerospace, construction, and manufacturing. Below we'll discuss the main types of…

Going the Extra Mile

At Knapp Fasteners, we pride ourselves on reliability, consistency, and great service. While we have well established processes to ensure timely deliveries and efficient inventory management, we also understand that sometimes things don’t go as planned. When our customers face unexpected challenges, we step up…

Fasteners in Marine Applications

Fasteners may seem like a minor component in marine environments but they are important for fastening things together with tough conditions. Exposure to saltwater, humidity, and extreme weather conditions requires high durability and corrosion resistance. Selecting the right fasteners ensures the longevity and reliability of…

How We’re Preparing for the Future

For over 35 years, our Canadian-owned business has been dedicated to supplying high-quality products to industries across the country and globally. Since 1987, we’ve built our reputation on reliability, strong inventory, and a commitment to supporting Canadian businesses. As economic landscapes shift and uncertainty around…

How Threads are Made

Threads are an essential feature of fasteners, enabling them to create secure and reliable connections. While threads may appear similar, the methods used to create them—cutting, rolling, and forming—play a vital role in their strength, precision, and cost. In this article, we’ll explore the differences…