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Forum: Fasteners

Everything from basic nails, staples and adhesives to nuts-and-bolts, strapping and other load anchoring methods. Share information about alternate fasteners and methods.

  1. Twist Latches For Crating

    Does anyone know a good source for twist or butterfly latches? I need to replace some on a crate and it doesn't have any markings on it.

    Started by Crate Guy‎, 09-16-2010 10:29 AM
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    11-15-2010 03:28 PM Go to last post
  2. Crate Closure Plates or Bolt plates

    I have a crating company and we have always purchased crate closure plates or bolt plates from Masterpak. Does anyone know who mass produces...

    Started by christopher‎, 02-03-2010 03:25 PM
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    06-22-2010 08:07 PM Go to last post
  3. Talking Latches

    I am in the process to design a reusable box for our display stand (42x27, 65 h). I like to remove the top and one or two sides. I was thinking to...

    Started by Elke‎, 12-31-2009 11:13 AM
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    01-07-2010 01:10 PM Go to last post
  4. Which Fasteners?

    I have a question: I have to quote a job for a large run of small crates. The crates will be KD to be delivered to a client site then assembled...

    Started by New_Crater‎, 10-02-2009 10:36 AM
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    10-22-2009 11:58 AM Go to last post
  5. Wire Spring Clamps

    I am looking for various spring wire designs to hold parts together. I have seen KLIMPS but it looks like they only have 3 types of designs. Does any...

    Started by Tim‎, 02-27-2008 07:35 PM
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    02-28-2008 11:30 AM Go to last post
  6. Fasteners instead of Nails

    Can I use your fasteners in place of nails for the entire crate? If so, does that save time, money or both?

    Started by New_Crater‎, 08-23-2007 03:20 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-23-2007 05:41 PM Go to last post
  7. Nails or Staples

    When should I use nails and when should I use staples? Is there a preference?

    Started by New_Crater‎, 04-16-2007 07:48 PM
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    06-22-2007 12:25 PM Go to last post
  8. What are Klimps?

    What are klimps and when are they used?

    Started by foxtrot‎, 03-06-2007 12:52 PM
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    03-08-2007 12:19 PM Go to last post
  9. Attaching top to base

    Question for a friend. He has a basic light duty crate design with outside framing cleats. Is there a recommendation how to secure the cap to the...

    Started by foxtrot‎, 12-05-2006 03:24 PM
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    12-05-2006 03:24 PM Go to last post
  10. Adjustable vertical divider?

    Looking for fasteners to install a vertical adjustable divider in a crate. Will be use in a tradeshow crate to divide product. Thanks, Greg...

    Started by occrate‎, 10-03-2006 10:13 PM
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    10-04-2006 11:11 AM Go to last post
  11. knock down returnable crates

    Hi, Need some help! have quote request for a large amount of crates that need to be knock down returnable crates and only the lid can be detached...

    Started by occrate‎, 08-17-2006 11:46 PM
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    08-22-2006 07:50 AM Go to last post
  12. Talking Fasteners other than..........

    There are several programs out there in which "crate/container fasteners" are described, some in more detail than needed. As in the Introduction...

    Started by hardyfastener‎, 08-03-2006 05:41 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    08-03-2006 05:41 PM Go to last post

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