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A defeater handle provides added safety and security. By making use of a special mechanism that requires a two-handed operation to open a box or enclosure, a defeater handle helps ensure the contents remain secured. These parts feature a heavy-duty handle design on a quarter turn latch body and come

Tie down rings are a common type of hardware used to fasten a rope, cord, cable or chain to an anchor point as a way to secure cargo. HTF Hardware has a wide variety of these rings for applications on trailers,

Rubber and Plastic Latches for Any Application

When your latch application requires a part that will never corrode, is non-conductive and/or has excellent resistance to many chemicals, you will want to choose a non-metallic latch. These parts are made from highly durable plastic or rubber components

There are many ways of working with sheet metal to transform it into useful components. Each sheet metal fabrication process offers unique advantages in manipulating the material differently for particular applications. However, not everyone is familiar with all of the different fabrication strategies

While it may seem like a simple mechanism that holds things together, toggle clamps provide outstanding locking action, reliable holding power, and a super level of force when the situation demands it. These versatile tools are perfect for mass production industrial applications or even small machine

Both HVAC products and installations can be made better with high-quality custom HVAC parts and supplies and HTF Hardware has them! Whether you are looking to add a locking latch to an access panel or want to install superior hinges on moving parts for ease of use we have what you are looking for.

Today’s manufacturers face a lot of challenges and solutions their predecessors could only dream about. Between the wide range of new materials being developed, the increasing complexity of goods manufactured in almost every industry, and the increased sophistication of designers’ tools, they are expected

What is 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping?

Rapid prototyping is a technique used to quickly fabricate scale models of a physical part or assembly. This is done using 3D computer-aided design (CAD) data and a three-dimensional printer, or additive layer manufacturing technology. To be clear:

Hardware product development is the process of creating new engineered access hardware solutions. At HTF Hardware, we develop new items both to add to our extensive catalog and to provide custom solutions for the