Safety and reliability have gone international. UK’s Albert Jagger, a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle parts and fittings, has recently completed the integration of Austin Hardware’s Safe Assist - Ramp Door Assist -  on a beavertail type vehicle at MIS Conversions, a leading fleet conversion specialist in the UK. 

From Albert Jagger: “The successful integration of Safe Assist was a collaborative effort between Albert Jagger and MIS Conversions, from assessment through to installation. The project not only improved the efficiency and safety of beavertail vehicles but also reinforced the commitment of both companies to providing quality solutions to the transport industry.” (www.albertjagger.co.uk) 

What is Safe Assist? The NEW Safe Assist is a cable-less, concealed ramp door assist by Austin Hardware® ready to revolutionize the trailer industry by rendering the heavy trailer ramp doors virtually weightless.

Take control of your cleaning. Clean Faster. Clean Better. Clean Safer. 

Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of our 4TH GEN Industrial Cleaners. We remain committed to securing solutions for your business, and the 4TH GEN line-up features four professional-grade, uniquely formulated cleaners to meet the requirements of business, commercial, and industrial applications. 

Made in the USA, the product line includes a Multi-Surface All-Purpose Cleaner, Glass Cleaner, Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser, and Adhesive Remover in a variety of sizes in Ready-to-Use and Concentrate options with a dilution control dispenser.

4TH GEN cleaners are made with natural or plant-based ingredients to be eco-friendly and safe as well as highly effective. To learn more about the 4TH GEN Industrial Cleaners, visit https://info.austinhardware.com/cleaners.   

Welcome to the 9th Annual Austin Hardware Charity Football Pool UPDATES Page

Check back here every week during the season for a recap of the week's action and to see how many of our players advanced.

Updates are usually posted on Tuesday.

 
The choice to join metals typically depends on factors such as the type of metal(s) being joined, load-bearing capacity and durability requirements, disassembly and repair factors, and other application requirements. The common ways to join metals include welding, mechanical fasteners, or adhesives.

Modern multi-channel distribution across multiple locations presents various technological and social hurdles. 

Infrastructure, integration, data synchronization, security, and privacy issues are vital from a technological standpoint. 

Ensuring a Robust Infrastructure

Ensuring a robust and reliable technology infrastructure is in place to support multi-channel distribution can be a significant challenge. Reliable network connectivity, efficient data storage and retrieval systems, and scalable hardware and software solutions are important.

Q & A with Connor Arney, Austin Hardware and Supply National Sales Manager for VMI 

CA: Vendor-managed inventory is an arrangement between the customer and supplier in which the vendor takes responsibility for managing and replenishing stock levels of agreed-upon parts and products at the customer's customer's location.

Registration is now open for the 8th annual Austin Hardware Charity Football Pool.

It’s not about you or your products.

It’s not about you. It’s not about your products. To add value, salespeople must stop selling and start listening. Selling today is a process where the salesperson facilitates an open exchange of information to solve your customer’s problem. When we do this, we add value.

When two different types of metals are joined together, a process called ELECTROLYSIS can occur. Also known as galvanic corrosion, electrolysis happens when two dissimilar metals are directly connected, causing the lesser of the two metals to corrode. For the process to occur, the two metals must also come into contact with a conductive electrolyte. Ultimately, this can result in damage to the joint, causing the metals to fail.

 Several factors contribute to electrolysis when joining dissimilar metals, including differences in electrical potential, composition, and exposure to moisture or other corrosive substances. Let's take a closer look at each of these factors and how they can impact the durability of the joint.

An Explanation of Common Gas Springs:  How Do They Work?

Gas springs, also known as gas struts or gas lift supports, use compressed gas to provide smooth and controlled motion of lids, hatches, flaps, and more in many applications. Common examples include automotive hoods, furniture, medical equipment, and industrial machinery. 

They work on the principle of the ideal gas law, which states that the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature and the number of molecules present in the container. 

A typical gas spring consists of a piston rod and a cylinder filled with pressurized gas, usually nitrogen. When the gas spring is extended, the gas pressure inside the cylinder pushes the piston rod out. Conversely, when the gas spring is compressed, the gas pressure inside the cylinder decreases, allowing the piston rod to retract.