Industry News

Fasteners in Consumer Products and Furniture

In consumer products and furniture manufacturing, fasteners are a small component that aren't usually visibly. They play an important role in performance and production efficiency. For manufacturers operating at scale, fastener selection affects assembly speed, structural strength, corrosion resistance, and controls the costs. This article…

Celebrating 39 Years!

This February, we celebrated a major milestone of 39 years in business! Jenny and Jim Knapp first opened our doors in 1987. Since then, the fastener industry has changed significantly. We've moved from paper ledgers and hand written orders to digital inventory and shipping globally.…

Hex Cap Screws & Tap Bolts

We often get asked the difference between hex cap screws and tap bolts. In short, tap bolts are fully threaded hex cap screws. Hex caps have a minimum thread length and are usually partially threaded. When selecting which one you should be using, it's important…

2025 Year in Review

As we kick off January, we're taking a moment to look back at the 2025. This year we celebrated decades of employee expertise and supported our local community. In February we're celebrating 39 years in business and know how important it is to reflect on…

Fasteners for Construction and Infrastructure

Every building from a large skyscraper to critical home infrastructure relies on thousands of components to hold it together. This is where fasteners come into play. These components are often hidden but play an important role for safety, longevity, and the structural integrity of a…

Successfully Completed ISO 9001:2015 Audit

We're proud to announce that we've passed our annual external audit and maintained our certification to the internally recognized standard ISO 9001:2015. This achievement highlights the dedication of our entire team to maintaining our Quality Management System. For our customers, this means you can rely…

Fasteners in Agricultural Equipment

Agricultural machinery operates in harsh environments including high stress forces, intense vibration, and high exposure to corrosive elements. Equipment like tractors, combines, planters, and harvesters face elements like this every time they're used. A single fastener failure during can lead to thousands of dollars in…

Types of Nuts

Nuts keep things held together. They have a central hole that is threaded onto a mating part, like a bolt or rod, and secures the parts together. They use a clamping force and are essential for many industrial, mechanical, and construction applications. The standard hex…

Patch Locking Technologies

In the world of fasteners, we talk a lot about strength, durability, and precision. But what happens after the fastener is installed? How do we ensure it stays put, even under extreme vibration, temperature fluctuations, or heavy loads? The answer often lies in patch locking…

Elevate Your Alignment Game with Accushims

At Knapp Fasteners, we're all about empowering Canadian industries with the tools you need for peak operational efficiency. That's why we're proud to be a stocking Canadian distributor for Accushim kits, bringing you immediate access to premium shaft alignment solutions right here at home! We…