Smart Retail - Enhancing your customers' experience
Small parts with a big impact
By 2026 the Retail Automation market is projected to reach $24Bn, growing at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 10%, according to Business Wire.
During 2020 the world dramatically changed, with the global retail industry being one of the hardest hit economically by the COVID-19 pandemic. Contactless transactions and automation are now a growing part of the industry, encouraging customers to return to physical stores safely and efficiently. This is only predicted to significantly increase the investment into, and the volume required, of retail equipment.
Consumers are becoming increasingly dependent on ecommerce with the desire to find the easiest and most convenient ways to shop. The pandemic has only accelerated this change in buying behaviour and heightened the intense battle for market share in the retail industry.
Retailers are increasingly attracted to the benefits of automation: efficiencies of processes, real-time access to Big Data and driving down the costs of inventory and labour.
These benefits are great for businesses but, ultimately, automated systems are being introduced to enhance customer experience and to meet customer expectations… whether they know of them yet or not.
Access solutions
If you need a high-performance, ergonomic product, we can help with solutions sensitive to their environment and user needs, while complying with international regulations.
Torque hinges have an adjustable holding torque with the aid of a setting key. The hinge articulates and holds a panel in position thus eliminating the need for a gas strut or lid stay.
Free swinging hinges are available for applications for flush mounted doors with countersunk mounting holes. The steel hinges offer a very strong tamperproof hinge.
Cam locks are available with a variety of types, key rotation angle, and grip ranges.
Gasket seals offer protection from vibrations, ingress of humidity and dirt.
Remotely opening exterior and interior doors, bonnet or compartments, rotary latches offer maximum security and convenience in push-to-close engineering.
Folding lid stays are ideal for holding open lids, electric panel and inspection covers. Can be used as left or right hand in a choice of materials.
The range covers a vast array of designs which provide solutions across a number of applications, industries, and environments. Recessed screw mount handles can be mounted flush to a door or panel with mounting studs. The flush mount is ideal for areas where a protruding handle would inhibit functionality or in limited space.
Ferrite sleeves are used as suppression cores for round cables and are available for a wide range of cable diameters. Installed around a cable, these A5 material cores, attenuate any form of EMI emission.
The nylon case makes the assembly of the core halves a snap. Cores are easily installed in equipment where retrofit and test are a necessity. Impedance values are based upon a single turn measurement.
Rotary dampers with gear control the speed and acceleration of a movement in a travelling body. Simple to install, they can be fitted as part of an assembly. Available in a range of torques and gear profiles.
Vibration mounts provide vibration control and reduces noise. Can be used for any application that requires the isolation of vibration.
Protection
Ensure smooth assembly and transit by protecting critical profiles from damage. You can also get a professional finish by masking holes and contact points with easy-to-fit caps and plugs.
Available in polyamide and stainless steel, provide protection for electronic enclosures against condensation, water and pressure. Protection grade: IP68 0.6 bar.
Polyethylene for high ductility and impact strength. Allows cables to branch out at any point and in any direction.
Protects from dust and ingress, withstands water immersion (IP67). Silicone rubber. UL94-VO.
Easy fitting with flexible PVC. Versatile applications.
Castors & feet
Our castors are ideal for shopfitting, catering and heavy duty applications. The industrial castors range come in various wheel types and fitting styles for heavy-duty purposes, such as heavy duty castor wheels.
Flame resistant for high temperature cable applications. Lightweight, chemical resistant, low wear and moisture stability.
Multifunctional levelling castors
Able to move heavy equipment easily with a high-grade nylon wheel. This castor has 360-degree freedom of motion and precision hand levelling adjustment.
Feet are ideal for levelling items resting on uneven floors, for cabinets, equipment enclosures, and free-standing electrical/ electronic equipment.
Cable management
Manage, organise and protect complex cabling with easy-to-install solutions suited to a range of demanding and varied environments.
UL94 V-2 heat stabilised cable ties are ideal for applications where heat is generated or present. Heat stabilised cable ties offer greater stability properties in harsh environments.
Adhesive mount adjustable cable clamps have a ratcheting feature to hold and lock bundles securely. These clamps can be reopened for routing changes. Easily installed with the adhesive base.
This cable clamp has a fir tree mount and is easily pushed into a mounting hole using a standard 6mm hexagonal socket driven onto the mounting head. The clamp is releasable and reusable for easy troubleshooting.
Provides entry for a cable into an enclosure. With variations in thread size, colour and mounting thread lengths the range supports an array of cable gland to suit your application needs. Locknut and sealing washer available separately.
Our range of cable, ring or spade terminals are made from tin-plated copper. They are available either insulated or uninsulated. With a range of cross sections from 0.75-35mm².
Cord end terminals or cord ferrules are available either insulated or uninsulated, ideal for quick-fitting. They protect exposed wires from damage, terminating cable ends prior to fitting. Available with cross sections of 0.25-6mm².
Cable duct is a versatile cable management product. With both adhesive and screw mounting options available there is added flexibility in the application.
Ideal for multi-stranded cables. Highly conductive copper and tin plated for corrosion resistance. Tubular terminals with flat surface end enables easy and precise contact.
Fasteners
Ensure the quality and life of your product with fasteners in the sizes and tolerances you need, designed to work for just about every application.
Insulates against moisture and electricity. Resists corrosion and abrasion. Provides full insulation, cushioning and spacing. Durable natural nylon.
Conveniently hold screws and bolts in place during assembly. Lightweight yet strong natural HDPE or nylon. Provide full moisture and electrical insulation, cushioning and spacing.
Screws with a flat top that are designed to screw completely into a countersunk hole. Ideal for a range of applications.
Screw-in rivets are quick release fasteners, suitable for security panels and components that need to be replaced quickly. Easily tightened and loosened using a cross head screw driver.
Our most popular and easiest to install plastic rivets! Simply push the head in and the grommet expands to hold it in place. Removable by pulling head. Available in both black and white colours. UL94 V-2 or UL94 V-0 material and also in heat stabilized material.
Quick fit grommets snap neatly and quickly into position.
Suitable for applications where space is limited and flexibility and appearance are important. Quick and easy installation without tools. Dust tight & easy mounting. Suitable for unthreaded holes. Available as halogen free membrane entry.
Standard grommets are available in many different materials. Snap in design enables quick and easy installation. Black PVC - protect wires and cables passing through panels. TPE - Is a greener alternative to PVC. Suitable for harsh environments with wider operating temperature range. Very stable material offering a long operating life. EPDM - Heat resistant material for use in extreme temperature environments -40C to +125C.
Fan & PCB hardware
Our vast range is all about choice, whether it’s a hex standoff for high-critical strength or PCB support with various locking methods.
Securely anchors PCBs. Nylon 6/6 for strength, ductility, and heat resistance.
Secure circuit boards with high-torque locking and grounding features. Extra strength and stiffness with 25% glass-filled nylon. Black colour with male and female options.
Robust and secure with convenient screw-in design. Male, female and undercut versions. Available in three corrosion-resistant materials: nickel-plated brass, zinc-plated steel and stainless steel.
Durable natural nylon with brass insert. Suitable for voltage breakdown >11,000 volts/mm. Withstands harsh temperatures, from -40°C to +105°C. Male, female and micro versions.
Fan accessories provide protection and mounting for small DC and AC fans suitable for industrial and computing applications.
Fan guards prevent debris falling into the fan blades and accidental obstruction and are ideal for the cooling of electronic applications with a protection solution. Silicon fan mountings offer a simpler, faster installation method than conventional screw mounts.
Global reach with a local touch
Whether you have a global or local project, with over 65 years’ experience, and worldwide coverage, we are here to help you. We combine the expertise of a manufacturer with the range and service of a distributor. We act as the single-source supplier of c-class components to over 70 of the top 100 global manufacturers.
Who is Essentra Components?
We combine the expertise of a manufacturer with the range and service of a distributor. We act as the single-source supplier of c-class components to over 70 of the top 100 global manufacturers.
- 14 manufacturing facilities
- More than 65 years heritage
- More than 1 billion parts in stock
- 34 distribution centres
- More than 45k products available
Solutions that help to delight the customer
We’re Essentra, worldwide manufacturers and distributors of small, but vital components for multiple industries and are proud that even the smallest solutions have a big part to play in the retail industry.
We work with many of the world’s leading retail equipment manufacturers, providing the highest standards of service and quality. More broadly, we work with over 70% of the world’s top 100 global manufacturers.
Being a FTSE 250 company our reach is global with 12 manufacturing facilities around the world, yet we work hard to maintain a local understanding. For you, that means our manufacturing capabilities, experience, customer focus, and global infrastructure allows us to leverage our extensive network to deliver bespoke solutions. We’re able to bring together the best products, ideas and distribution for the retail industry.
"Essentra Components has proven itself to be a reliable solutions provider working in partnership with us from the start. Together we delivered a fantastic result, saving 425 hours in assembly time."
Mathijs Kow, Director Bax Metaal
"The design and prototyping process was absolutely key to the success of this project. At each stage of the design, 3D printing and development, the support provided by Essentra's experts was second to none."
Serdar Esme, Mechanical Technician Manager Vestel
Download free CADs and try before you buy
Free CADs are available for most solutions. You can also request free samples to ensure the solutions you’ve chosen are exactly what you need. If you’re not quite sure which product will work best for your application, our experts are always happy to advise you. Whatever your requirements, you can depend on fast despatch.
Request your free samples or download free CADs now.
Questions?
Email us at sales@essentracomponents.co.uk or speak to one of our experts for further information on the ideal solution for your application 0345 528 0474.