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Heavy Duty Fasteners for Infrastructure & Bridge Repair

When infrastructure projects and Maintenance, Repair, & Operation (MRO) teams gear up for heavy construction season, component selection leaves zero room for error. Bridges, overpasses, and structural steel assemblies face dynamic loads and a lot of vibration. These structures need to be able to withstand…

Supporting Our Canadian Manufacturing Sector

Every year, Canada Day gives us a perfect opportunity to pause and celebrate the incredible ingenuity, resilience, and high quality of our domestic manufacturing sector. From the busy industrial hubs of Southwestern Ontario to production facilities right across the country, Canadian manufacturers are constantly pushing…

Fasteners in Cooling Tech

As the warm weather is here, we are looking at the world of fasteners in cooling technology. Industrial HVAC and climate control systems, like AC units, operate under harsh environments. Continuous structural vibrations, drastic thermal cycling, and constant exposure to moisture create a challenging environment…

Role of Fasteners in Defence & Aerospace

In the defence and aerospace industries, every component matters. From structural integrity to operational safety, fasteners play an important role in ensuring aircraft, military vehicles, naval systems, and defence equipment perform reliably under extreme conditions. For procurement teams, it goes past just securing the components.…

Featured Product: Hex Serrated Flange Screws

Hex serrated flange screws are a popular fastening solution across many industries. They're easy to install, strong, and prevent loosening. At Knapp Fasteners we stock a large selection of zinc plated hex serrated flange screws in grade 5. We can often source grade 8 in…

Eco-Friendly Fasteners for Earth Month

April is Earth Month which is a great time to focus on sustainability in every part of your business. For manufacturers and builders, even small components like fasteners matter. Although small, they can play a big role in reducing environmental impact. In this post, we…

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…