Gage Bilt (GB) hydraulic and pneudraulic (pneumatic-hydraulic) installation tools — available at industrial fasteners master distributor, Advance Components — are designed to permanently install a wide variety of commercial rivets and lockbolt fasteners. This includes Avdel, Cherry, Huck, and POP. The ergonomic design makes the tools easy to use with one hand. Equipped with a low effort…
What is the difference between Duplex Nails and Screws?
Written by Pam Berry, Owner | VP of Marketing Advance Components Duplex Nails and Screws are flanged-head or double-headed fasteners that are often used to build temporary structures such as braces, scaffolding, and concrete formwork. They’re designed to be removed with ease, so they do not completely go into the wood during installation. First came…
Gage Bilt installation tools now available through Advance Components
Advance Components has entered into a new partnership with Gage Bilt, a quality manufacturer of rivet and lockbolt installation tools and components. Advance will now stock Gage Bilt’s extensive line of pneudraulic, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools. Since 1956, Gage Bilt has manufactured economical, heavy-duty riveters to install a variety of aerospace and commercial fasteners. Gage…
Advance Components launches online FastenerLab
Advance Components, an industrial fasteners master distributor, has debuted a new offering on its website: FastenerLab. According to the company, FastenerLab offers information on “everything you’ve always wanted to know about fasteners but were afraid to ask.” It will feature ongoing insight on new products from the top manufacturers, supply chain solutions, and industry news.…
The top fastener innovations of 2020
Congratulations on making it through 2020! The ability to maintain a business during the pandemic, which has included mandatory shutdowns and restrictions, is commendable. And to those fastener manufacturers and distributors that remained essential, there’s much gratitude for your dedication, adaptability, and hard work. Although the past year is not one most want to reflect…
Advance Components offers AVK Installation Tools
AVK Installation Tools, both pneumatic and hand tools, are used to install blind threaded inserts or rivet nuts into the front side of a panel, tube or structure when the backside is inaccessible. Advance Components is a master distributor of the AVK inserts and installation tools — including the pneumatic, expendable, lever, and plier styles.…
The Duplex Screw: An easy-to-use reusable fastener
The Duplex Screw is a strong reusable double-headed hex-head screw that is easy to install, remove, and use again. Available at Advance Components, a distributor of specialty fastening products, Duplex Screws easily hold project together — and are easily removed when necessary. Compared to drywall screws or duplex nails, the Duplex Screw can be used…
Advance Components adds Caillau hose clamps to lineup
Advance Components has announced a new partnership with Caillau, a top manufacturer of hose clamps. Advance will now stock Caillau’s extensive CLIC series of hose clamps and pliers. Caillau’s CLIC series includes the CLIC, CLIC R and CLIC E hose clamps, which are engineered to create a secure connection on hoses and spigots in extreme…
Getting back to business
A local business down the street from me has a large sign out front that says: “Nothing’s for sure that’s for sure…but we’re reopening August 15.” However, the date has been crossed out and underneath it states, “sometime this fall.” As businesses begin reopening, there are undoubtedly mixed feelings including skepticism and cautious optimism. Uncertainty…
Advance partners with ARaymond to distribute face mask comfort straps
Advance Components, an industrial fasteners master distributor, is now stocking and distributing a new kind of fastener — one that addresses the discomfort associated with face masks. Face Mask Comfort Straps by ARaymond Industrial were created in response to a customer’s request for a fastener that would: Relieve ear discomfort caused by the use of…