The 5 Materials of Snap Hooks, Pulleys and Rings

When it comes to snap hooks, pulleys and rings, the best are made of one or more of the following materials: die cast zinc, stainless steel, brass, malleable iron, and steel. Read below to learn more about these materials the benefits of each. Die cast zinc is used in...

Happy Friday the 13th

Well I tried to pull together a fascinating blog post about a fabulous use for rigging hardware for this Friday the 13th however our four legged office mate, Maggie just wouldn’t let that happen.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Snap Hook vs. Carabiner: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a carabiner and a snap hook? Read below. A carabiner is a metal loop equipped with a spring-loaded gate that will open quickly in order to disconnect the parts of a safety rig. The word comes from the German karabineerhaken  for “spring...

WBE/WOSB Certification Received!

Queensbury, New York– May 5, 2014 – Henssgen Hardware Corporation, a business specializing in, hardware distribution, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the Women Presidents’ Educational...

Press Release -The Next Generation

Queensbury, NY company, Henssgen Hardware Corp. and Haber’s Export Agency shift leadership from 2nd generation to 3rd generation. Locally owned and operated, Henssgen Hardware Corporation and Haber’s Export Agency announce a change in ownership. Previously owned by...

Healing Properties of Stainless Steel

As I learn and research more and more about our products and the materials used in them I came across this interesting fact that I wasn’t aware of regarding Stainless Steel, it has the power to “heal” itself. Stainless steel snap hooks are popular...

What is a “Get Back Whip”?

Six months ago if someone asked me if I knew what a “Get Back Whip” was I would say definitively, no.  However within the last few months I have spoken to several customers who own and operate retail stores that cater to motorcycle enthusiasts seeking...

What is Zinc Die Casting?

As I entered into the world of Snap Hooks and Rigging Hardware a key point to my education and learning curve was understanding the terminology and processes that are used with our product line.  For instance Zinc Die Casting.  What was that?  Veterans of the industry...

The Value of Service

In November 2012 I was ready for  a change and a new challenge.  Up to that point my career had been in Human Resources and more specifically in the hospitality industry.  Completely changing not only careers but also industries was a bit daunting but also pretty...