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Celebrating Success: Diamond Award for Best Distribution Services

We're thrilled to announce that Knapp Fasteners Inc. has been honored with the Diamond Award for Best Distribution Services in the Waterloo Region Record Readers' Choice Awards 2023! This remarkable achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Amidst tough competition, we emerged…

Celebrating Our Nomination for Best Distribution Services

We are excited to share some fantastic news. We've has been nominated for the title of "Best Distribution Services" in the KW Region. This nomination is a significant milestone in our journey and a testament to the unwavering support and trust you've placed in us…

Screw Point Types: A Comprehensive Guide

When it comes to fastening materials together, screw points are an essential consideration. Different screw point types are designed for different materials and applications, ensuring that the screw penetrates and holds the material securely. In this guide, we'll cover some of the most common screw…

Heavy-Duty Screws

When embarking on heavy-duty projects, it's essential to have reliable screws that provide stability, strength, and durability. With a wide array of options available, understanding the different types of heavy-duty screws and their specific applications become paramount. Screws play a pivotal role in ensuring the…

Types of Rivets and Industry Uses

Rivets are used to join two or more parts together permanently. There are a few different types of rivets but all of them use a tail, which is a smooth cylindrical shaft, that gets placed in a hole to grip the two parts together. It…

Popular Pin Types

There are many types of fastener pins. They’re a crucial component that are used in a wide range of applications across various industries. Pins play an important role in joining and securing components together. Each type of pin has unique features that make them suitable…

Fastener Materials

Fasteners are important in nearly every industry from manufacturing small medical equipment devices to huge aerospace projects. They come in all different types of materials and depending on your use, you will have to consider the various properties of the material. Some materials are stronger,…

Types of Anchors

Anchors are used to secure objects to a surface using a safe and strong hold. The goal is to fasten objects together, usually permanently but sometimes temporarily. Typically, they’re used in ceilings, floors, and most commonly walls. They secure and stabilize a base for a…

Retaining Ring Types

There are many styles of retaining rings which are commonly referred to as snap rings. They’re typically made of stainless steel or steel with a phosphate, plain, or zinc finish. Retaining rings are installed into a groove on a shaft (external) or into a bore…

Tamper Resistant Fasteners

Tamper resistant products are all around us! They are often used in settings such as airplanes, public washrooms, prisons, and the list goes on. Anywhere that you wouldn’t want someone to easily be able to remove it, you should use a tamper resistant product. Just…