fence hardware

Each project has its own challenges. That’s what makes them all unique, after all. After time, though, those obstacles can get frustrating, which can lead to improper installation. Luckily, our team is happy to provide installation guides that can make your projects go a bit smoother. At DAC Industries, we’re […]

Installation Guides: Hardware Made Easy

November 21, 2019 in Fencing Trends tagged fence hardware / Gate Hardware / guide to project hardware by 834design

An image of a child going down a slide, laughing. — Summer is almost over and the school year is in full swing! For parents, that means a flurry of back-to-school shopping and homework, but for people in our industry, it’s a good time to remember the importance of a secure school playground fence. It’s no question that our children need […]

Securing School Playgrounds

September 19, 2019 in Fencing Trends tagged fence hardware / Gate Hardware / school security / secure fences / securing schools by 834design

A Detex panic bar is securely closed while blue and green rectangles decorate the image. — We understand that architects and contractors work to fulfill industry best practices while complying with the warranty demands that accompany each individual product. Fence contractors, installers and wholesalers can easily find a diverse selection of fence gate hardware and accessories through our website or catalog. However, choosing the right accessory […]

3 Rules for Painless Installation

April 18, 2019 in Blog tagged ADA compliant / fence hardware / fence hardware installation / fencing hardware / Gate Hardware / installation guides by 834design

Multiple DAC Industry pamphlets and publications are spread out on a wooden desk. — In 1985, the need for a quality manufacturer and supplier for gate hardware was realized; and so, DAC was born. We are so proud of our Michigan roots and the successes we have had here. As we celebrate over 30 years of business, we wanted to share a bit of […]

The History of DAC: 32 Years of Fencing Industry Excellence

March 7, 2019 in Blog tagged Auto-Latch / butterfly latch / DAC Industries / fence hardware / FenceTech / fencing industry / Gate Hardware / Grand Rapids / heavy duty fence hardware / latch hardware by 834design

Green text on a blue background reads, "FENCETECH 2019: Visit us at booth #2066!" — FenceTech is a tradeshow put on annually by the American Fence Association. The name, FenceTech, was adopted as the official trade show name in 1990. DAC Industries has been attending for over thirty years and first exhibited in Nashville in 1985. We are excited to attend the 2019 FenceTech […]

FenceTech 2019 Preview

February 28, 2019 in Blog tagged DAC Industries / fence hardware / FenceTech / FenceTech 2019 / fencing hardware / fencing industry / fencing industry tradeshow / Gate Hardware / Indianapolis by 834design

Fences serve many purposes, with the most common being decoration or security. No matter why a fence has been put in place, we know that it is always important to select hardware that is secure and safe; that’s why we are proud to provide our customers with several latch options: […]

Fence Latches for Safety

January 31, 2019 in Fencing Trends tagged Auto-Latch / DAC Industries / fence hardware / fence industry / fencing hardware / gate latches / heavy-duty gate latches / Safety Latch / Sentry latch / Strong Arm latch by 834design

As an industry leader, DAC sets the standard for delivering quality products to wholesalers, installers, and architects. We have a comprehensive catalog containing all of the products we manufacture and provide for our clients, and we update it frequently with new and improved options. Each of the products featured in […]

New in the Catalog

November 15, 2018 in Blog / News tagged catalog update / DAC catalog / fence hardware / fence latch / fence latches / gate latch / gravity hinge sets / new catalog items / premium exit bar kit / Strong Arm latch by 834design

Selecting a fence for safety and security requires making strategic material, height, and installation decisions. The first step is to determine usage, if you are securing a pool, dumpster, park or yard; fence hardware is of the utmost importance. We have a wide range of latches that are the perfect […]

Selecting a Fence for Security

June 28, 2018 in Blog tagged Auto-Latch / fence design / fence hardware / fence layout / fence safety / fence security / Gate Hardware / gate latch / Sentry latch / Strong Arm latch by 834design

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