Chris Smith

Monarch Metal is pleased to announce a new low-profile stainless steel standoff cap product line. The slim, low-profile cap has a radius to show a smooth aesthetic without a standoff cap sticking up when you are installing a countertop, a transaction counter, or a glass surface. The new low-profile caps, in addition to the barrels, […]

We do quite a bit of custom work in 2 inch diameter stainless steel standoffs.  What can really make the difference among suppliers to consider is (i) the type of stainless steel round stock they are manufacturing from, (ii) the manufacturing flexibility to accommodate your design needs, (iii) the finish and (iv) the lead time.

Stainless steel makes a great base material for standoffs because of its strength, corrosion resistance, ease of maintenance and natural aesthetic appearance.  The aesthetic appearance that customers see is not the way the materials shows up at the shop though! Generally, when working with stainless steel, manufacturers will offer mechanically applied finishes, rather than coatings,

Monarch recently fabricated some bronze / brass kick plates with a custom architectural bronze / statuary bronze finish. We always really enjoy jobs like these because they are such a pretty trade finish, and the craft for applying this finish correctly is just dying. You can see the deep coloring the oxidized bronze takes on

When you use Monarch Z Clips with ACQ treated wood, you need to be careful. ACQ is an acronym for Alkaline Copper Quaternary, and ACQ treated wood is wood treated with a preservative that protects against rot, fungal decay and termite attack. ACQ treated wood products are commonly used for projects such as decks and

Monarch Metal Fabrication introduced a Monarch Z Clip Selector Tool today to assist customers in understanding the right Monarch Clip for their application. Below is a screen shot of the new page. The tool asks the user to input the environment of the project (indoor / outdoor), the clearance between the top of the panel

Aluminum substrate panels are becoming more and more common as the base substrate for silk screening photos or as cladding. Hanging aluminum panels using Monarch “Z Clips” is different from a typical wood panel installation in that installers are limited in the mechanical fasteners they can use on the rear side of the panel. There

There are a number of factors to take into account when selecting the correct screw to use with your Monarch Z Clip | Panel Clip. Generally, the two most important questions are 1) what will fit with your Monarch Z Clips and 2) what will work with the substrate I am fastening to. The Monarch

Stainless steel kick plates (also in aluminum and other metals) are used very commonly in commercial and institutional construction to prevent damage to doors because of their durability and ease of care. A brushed or polished finish can retain its appearance over the life of the building with proper care. Some considerations you have to

If you spend enough time with screws, you are going to come across salt spray test data. We found ourselves asking what the heck is the difference between 100 hours and 1,000 hours and what exactly is a Salt Spray Test measuring. A Salt Spray Test (aka Salt Fog test) is a standardized test method