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Tite-Joint fastener is a Knape and Vogt 3-1/2 inch steel connector designed as a Tite-Joint fastener for field joints in countertops, so it pulls mating tops together to create a tight seam across the run. The steel construction provides a solid connection point between pieces, supporting stable alignment at the joint. The bright zinc plated finish adds corrosion resistance on the fastener surface, which helps the joint hardware stay consistent as tops move through normal interior humidity changes. The hex head design accepts standard hex driving tools, giving installers positive engagement on the fastener head during tightening. The 3-1/2 inch length gives the joint hardware enough reach for typical laminated or built-up tops, helping the clamping action span the width of the joint. The Tite-Joint fastener category placement keeps it within a proven family of fasteners intended for this type of countertop seam connection.
The 3-1/2 inch overall length means this Tite-Joint fastener can reach across a standard countertop joint, so the clamping force is applied where the two pieces meet. The hex head format gives installers a clear driving surface, allowing consistent torque across multiple fasteners along a run. Because the body is steel, the connector keeps tension on the joint as tops are tightened, helping seams stay aligned after initial pull-up. The bright zinc plated finish interacts well with typical laminated and wood substrates, reducing the chance of staining from the fastener surface in normal indoor conditions. As a Tite-Joint fastener in the Tite Joints and Dog Bones class, it plays a specific role in holding field joints together rather than acting as a general-purpose fastener.
This Tite-Joint fastener is described as ideal for field joints in countertops, so it is intended for seams where two top sections meet on site. The 3-1/2 inch length suits typical countertop thicknesses and build-ups, letting the fastener bridge from one underside to the other. Because it is part of the Fasteners and Tite Joint Fasteners category, it fits installation setups where multiple joint connectors are spaced along a seam to keep a run straight. The Knape and Vogt origin aligns it with shop and field work done for woodworking and laminate installations, where repeatable joints across several tops are common. As a Tite-Joint fastener within the Tite Joints and Dog Bones product class, it focuses specifically on clamping and aligning mating surfaces at the joint line, which supports tight seams in kitchens, commercial tops, or shop-fabricated counters.
The hex head format on this Tite-Joint fastener allows controlled tightening with hex drivers, which helps installers bring each joint up to a similar tension along the length of a countertop. The steel construction means the fastener can maintain that pull on the joint, helping prevent gap development along the seam under normal indoor service. Bright zinc plating on the steel surface adds a protective layer, so the fastener continues to turn smoothly if the joint is adjusted later during alignment work. The 3-1/2 inch dimension stays consistent from piece to piece, which supports predictable hole layout and drilling patterns from one project to the next. Being labeled specifically as a TITE-JOINT FASTENER and bearing the 517 ZC part designation gives installers a clear reference when reordering the same joint hardware for follow-up jobs or matching existing installations.
The Knape and Vogt 517 ZC Tite-Joint fastener is described as ideal for field joints in countertops, so it is used to pull adjoining countertop sections together at the seam.
The 3-1/2 inch length allows the Tite-Joint fastener to span the underside of a typical countertop joint, so the clamping action reaches both sections for a tight connection.
The hex head design gives installers a solid driving surface for hex tools, helping apply consistent torque and reducing slippage while tightening countertop field joints.
The bright zinc plated finish provides a protective coating on the steel, helping the Tite-Joint fastener resist corrosion in normal indoor environments over the life of the countertop.
The steel construction gives the Tite-Joint fastener strength to pull countertop sections tightly together and maintain tension at the joint during regular service conditions.
The 517 ZC part designation identifies this specific Knape and Vogt Tite-Joint fastener, which helps match existing installations and simplifies reordering for future projects.
The Knape and Vogt 3-1/2 inch Tite-Joint fastener 517 ZC combines a steel body, bright zinc plated finish, and hex head design for countertop field joints. When a project calls for a Tite-Joint fastener purpose-built for drawing seams tight, this model offers a clearly defined role in connecting and aligning countertop sections along a run.
Sold In: 100 Each
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Sold in: 100 Each |  KV513-100 Mfr# 513 ZC | Knape and Vogt 4" Tite-Joint -513 ZC |
