by Rachel Novak | May 30, 2019 | BRASS, PRODUCTS, SNAP HOOKS
Snaps—also known as snap hooks or spring hooks—are hooks with a spring snap in their ends to prevent the accidental unhooking of a rope, cord, or other target line. Snaps are a common but essential component in a huge range of industrial applications, from dog leashes...
by Rachel Novak | Dec 14, 2017 | COMPANY NEWS
Henssgen Hardware, a woman owned and operated business established in 1978, has received a national certification through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Henssgen Hardware celebrates 40 years in business...
by Rachel Novak | Oct 26, 2017 | EDUCATION, PRODUCTS, Trigger Snap
Education is important to us here at Henssgen Hardware, and in this article we want to shine some light on the trusty Trigger Snap. Read on to learn just exactly what a trigger snap is, what makes it unique, and what a trigger snap is used for. You are likely more...
by Rachel Novak | Oct 3, 2017 | EDUCATION, HOOKS, INDUSTRY, PRODUCTS, PULLEYS
It can be confusing to decrypt all of these acronyms like SWL, NWL, WLL and MBS. But Henssgen Hardware is here for you, to educate you on terms like Working Load Limits and everything you need to know about our products. Safe Working Load, SWL, (or Normal Working...
by Rachel Novak | Sep 26, 2017 | EDUCATION, IDEAS
These days, it’s next to impossible NOT to find dozens of DIY methods of decorating, designing, updating or changing metals like brass, copper and pewter to achieve the desired look on furniture, lamps, doorknobs, drawer pulls – and just about anything else. Some...
by Rachel Novak | Sep 11, 2017 | COMPANY NEWS, INDUSTRY
Although we’ve been around for nearly 40 years, we’re not the best retail and wholesale hardware distributor because we’re one of the oldest. We’re one of the oldest because we are the best. We got that way by not resting on our laurels and always partnering with the...
by Rachel Novak | Aug 24, 2017 | BOAT, IDEAS, SEASONAL
If you’re asking, “Where did the summer go?” you’re not alone. We’ve already had early glimpses of autumn with cooler evenings and early mornings. If you live further north, some of the leaves may already be changing. If you’re a boat owner, you’ll want to take...
by Rachel Novak | Aug 7, 2017 | EDUCATION, EQUINE, PRODUCTS
Horse trials, otherwise known as “Eventing,” are often called the equestrian “triathalon.” The sport, which originated in cavalries in Europe as a way of gauging riding mastery, is a hugely popular sport and events can be found around the country and across the globe,...
by Rachel Novak | Jul 25, 2017 | BOAT, EDUCATION, HOOKS, SEASONAL, SNAP HOOKS
Summertime is water sport season. Boating, jet-skiing, tubing, water-skiing and parasailing are just some of the many ways water and sun-loving fans enjoy sea, wind and surf. In the height of the summer season, seaside and lakeside resorts handle crowds of summertime...
by Rachel Novak | Jul 6, 2017 | EDUCATION, EQUINE, IDEAS
It’s called the sport of kings, but far too often the majestic thoroughbreds that make up the royal family are sent off to slaughterhouses in Mexico or Canada, a cruel and unusual end to an all too short life of training, racing, and perpetuating bloodlines. It seems...
