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These Ball and Socket Joints with sealing caps are used to connect two components in numerous ways. It has little friction and wear, assuring long-lasting performance for smooth operations.
They are made up of a ball that fits into a socket, allowing the two sections to move freely relative to each other. In most ball and socket joints, the ball is positioned on a spindle that spins within a housing. The housing is typically affixed to each of the two components being combined. A sealing cap is connected to the housing to prevent dust, debris, and other particles from entering the joint and causing damage.
It is supplied without a hexagon nut. Due to their ease of installation and secure connection, they are extensively used in automation systems, medical equipment, and construction equipment.
These Male Heavy Duty Rods end with Integral Spherical Plain Bearing and are used to connect two rods, cables, or other components. They are made up of a threaded male stud on one end and an integrated spherical plain bearing on the other. The spherical plain bearing allows for angular misalignment and accepts radial and axial loads, making it ideal for applications requiring flexibility and load-carrying capabilities.
The rod end ball moves on a plastic bearing shell made of a glass fibre-filled nylon/Teflon composite. This design ensures a maintenance-free rod end. Heavy-duty plain-bearing rod ends feature less initial movement friction and almost no clearance. Another advantage of the plastic substance is that it can absorb numerous foreign particles, preventing harm.
It is threaded into the corresponding component. It can also endure temperatures ranging from -30C to +60C without losing load capacity. Higher temperatures lower load capacity. It is utilised in steering systems, suspension systems, and linkages for automotive, construction, and industrial automation applications.
These Clevis Joint Mating Pieces are meant to work with the clevis joint, allowing for smooth and controlled movement. These are intended to fit between our clevis joints to provide a connection where an angular offset is required.
The excellent fit of the mating piece provides for a tight and solid connection with the clevis joint, assuring stability, reliability, and optimal load transmission. The smooth surface finish of the mating piece decreases friction and wear between the mating components, contributing to the overall longevity and efficiency of the joint.
It ensures they remain aligned and engaged under varying loads and conditions by providing a reliable and safe connection. The thread size is designed to match the clevis joint, making installation and removal simple. Used in various applications for steering linkages, suspension systems, and control mechanisms in the automotive industry, manufacturing, and construction.
These Spring Plunger with Ceramic Ball and slotted are used for locating, applying pressure, and lifting off. They have three components: a threaded body, a ceramic ball, and a spring mechanism. The spring on the plunger provides the necessary force to keep the plunger in either the extended or retracted position.
The slotted design allows for simple adjustment and exact positioning, allowing one to fine-tune the plunger's extension or retraction to fit individual needs. While the ceramic ball has high hardness, wear, and corrosion resistance, it reduces the possibility of galling or damage to the mating surfaces.
It is simple to install and use and is designed to handle high stress and pressure. The threaded body makes it easy to integrate into existing systems or buildings. It can withstand temperatures up to 250C. These spring plungers are widely utilised in various industries, including medical, optics, orthopaedics, machine and fixture design, lighting equipment, and electronic components, due to their endurance and versatility.
These Spherical Seat Washers have a surface that is slightly convex or concave. Used with nuts or bolts to compensate for misalignment between mating surfaces, maintaining a secure connection and preventing harm to the fasteners or components they secure.
It spreads the load and ensures uniform pressure distribution between the fastener and the surface. As they respond to surface imperfections, they prevent stress concentrations, lowering the likelihood of damage or failure and ensuring overall assembly stability and dependability.
These washers' improved load-bearing capability suits them for applications involving heavy loads or dynamic stresses, offering greater strength and longevity to the assembly. As a result, they are often used in machinery, structural assemblies, and automotive applications.
These Cylinders are designed to dampen shocks, and absorb and dissipate vibrations, reducing the impact on surrounding equipment or structures.
By effectively dampening vibrations, anti-vibration cylinders help improve equipment performance, reliability, and lifespan. Furthermore, the dampening action of these cylinders helps to minimise the noise created by vibrations, resulting in a calmer and more comfortable working environment.
They should never be mounted in tension but in even load and should only be utilised in axial or radial directions. They are often used in machinery, compressors, air conditioning units, and light engineering equipment.
These Ball and Socket Joints may be used to join two components in various ways. It is strong and long-lasting, guaranteeing dependable performance even under enormous loads. It allows for efficient and accurate movement, ensuring smooth operation and reducing friction.
It has a ball-shaped end and a socket-shaped housing, giving it a lot of mobility and flexibility. Its design allows rotation and angular motion, making it perfect for multidirectional applications.
It is supplied without a hexagon nut. Due to their ease of installation and secure connection, they are extensively used in automation systems, medical equipment, and construction equipment.
These Ball and Socket Joints with flat housings are used to connect two items together. The joints' ball and socket system allows for smooth and flexible movement in numerous directions. The flat part of the housing aids installation by allowing a spanner to grip the part.
The ball and socket provide long-lasting performance and smooth operation by reducing friction and wear in connecting components by allowing flexibility where there are offsets.
It is supplied without a hexagon nut. Due to their ease of installation and secure connection, they are extensively used in automation systems, medical equipment, and construction equipment.
Seal screws are a type of fastener designed with an o-ring to provide secure bi-directional protection against contaminates such as gases and fluids in various applications, minimising the risk of damage to sensitive equipment. They prevent the entry of water, dust, or other contaminants, ensuring a secure, reliable connection.
Seal screws are used in threaded and non-threaded holes in applications such as cabinets or used in the automotive and electric industries.
This range of Seal Screws features a button head with a hexagonal drive. Hexagonal drives are ideal for precision assembly and are used where less surface area is available. They are made from Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and is slightly magnetic.
Please note: Our seal screws are designed for use in applications where sealing properties are required. It could be confused with standard fasteners, these do not require sealing properties and with an O-ring you will not get a sealing property like you get with seal screws and may damage the ring.
Seal screws are a type of fastener designed with an o-ring to provide secure bi-directional protection against contaminates such as gases and fluids in various applications, minimising the risk of damage to sensitive equipment. They prevent the entry of water, dust, or other contaminants, ensuring a secure, reliable connection.
Seal screws are used in threaded and non-threaded holes in applications such as cabinets or used in the automotive and electric industries.
This range of sealing screws has a cap head with a torx socket drive incorporates an O-ring which is compressed, squeezed between the head and the socket drive, and the mating surface to complete the seal. They are manufactured from stainless steel, which provides good corrosion resistance and is slightly magnetic.
Please note: Our seal screws are designed for use in applications where sealing properties are required. It could be confused with standard fasteners, these do not require sealing properties and with an O-ring you will not get a sealing property like you get with seal screws and may damage the ring.
This range of Captive Screws feature a cap head with a hexagonal drive. Hexagonal drives are ideal for precision assembly and are ideally used where less surface area is available.
They are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. They are used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC - generally to ISO 4762. Captive Screws are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).
These screws are made from Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability.You can find a group of screws with a blackened finish and others without. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.
Please Note: These screws have a smaller shank diameter and should not be tightened to the recommended torque for an equivalent screw of the displayed thread size.
Dome Nuts, also known as Cap Nuts and Acorn Nuts, is a type of nut that has a domed end on one side. As such, a Dome Nut is ideal for covering and protecting a bolt or screw in a wide range of applications.
Made from Nylon 6/6, these Nylon Acorn Nuts not only protect the bold threads under the nut, but also provide a tidy appearance. A Cap Nut may also improve safey on some joints and applications. When an assembly needs a smooth finsih, or you wish to hide or disguise the fasteners and exposed threads of an application, Plastic Dome Nuts are the ideal solution.
These Female Heavy Duty Rods join two rods, cables, or other components and end with an Integral Spherical Plain Bearing. They comprise a female threaded housing and an integrated spherical plain bearing. The spherical plain bearing supports both radial and axial loads. It allows for angular misalignment, making it ideal for applications requiring flexibility and load-carrying capabilities.
The rod end ball is supported by a plastic bearing shell constructed of glass fibre-filled nylon/Teflon composite. This design assures a rod end that requires no maintenance. Plain-bearing rod ends have minimal initial movement friction and nearly no clearance. Another benefit of the plastic composition is that it can absorb many foreign particles, thus reducing injury.
It offers a long-lasting finish that is resistant to corrosion and wear. The female threaded housing makes it simple to connect to a corresponding component. It can also withstand temperatures ranging from -30C to +60C while maintaining load capacity. Higher temperatures lower load capacity. It is utilised in steering systems, suspension systems, and linkages for automotive, construction, and industrial automation. applications
A Cap Screw, sometimes referred to as a Cap Head Bolt, are a type of threaded fastener that is commonly used when making mechanical connections between mating components. The Cap Head Screws ensure the objects are held together securely.
Cap Screws have a large head and a cylindrical shaft with an external thread. The head of the plastic cap screw is hexagonal in shape; these Hex Head Screws are available as either a flat head bolt or with a slotted drive.
Our Hexagon Head Cap Screw range is lightweight and also resistant to corrosion, oil, abraision, and most chemicals.
Our Hex Screw range is available in a choice of plastic materials, including;
Sealing bolts are a type of fastener designed with an o-ring to provide secure bi-directional protection against contaminates such as gases and fluids in various applications, minimising the risk of damage to sensitive equipment. They prevent the entry of water, dust, or other contaminants, ensuring a secure, reliable connection.
This range of sealing bolts with a hexagonal head, incorporates an O-ring which is compressed, squeezed into a precision groove machined under the head of the bolt, and the mating surface to complete the seal. They are manufactured from stainless steel, which provides good corrosion resistance and is slightly magnetic.
Integral Seal Bolts are used in threaded and non-threaded holes in applications such as pipes, valves or pumps.
Sealing bolts are used in threaded and non-threaded holes in applications such as cabinets or used in the automotive and electric industries.
Please note: Our seal bolts are designed for use in applications where sealing properties are required. It could be confused with standard fasteners, these do not require sealing properties and with an O-ring you will not get a sealing property like you get with seal screws and may damage the ring.
Integral Seal Nuts are a type of fastener with an integrated sealing feature, combining the functionality of a nut and a sealing component into a single unit. These nuts provide reliable protection while simplifying the assembly process and eliminating the need for additional sealing components. They prevent the entry of water, dust, or other contaminants providing bi-directional sealing.
This range of Integral Seal Domed nuts incorporates an O-ring which is compressed and squeezed between the nut and mating component. They are suitable for temperatures from -100C to +260C and are reusable.
Integral Seal Nuts are used in applications such as cabinets or used in the automotive, machinery and electric industries.
Integral Seal Nuts are a type of fastener with an integrated sealing feature, combining the functionality of a nut and a sealing component into a single unit. These nuts provide reliable protection while simplifying the assembly process and eliminating the need for additional sealing components. They prevent the entry of water, dust, or other contaminants providing bi-directional sealing.
This range of Integral Seal hexagonal nuts incorporates an O-ring which is compressed and squeezed between the nut and mating component. They are suitable for temperatures from -100C to +260C and are reusable.
Integral Seal Nuts are used in applications such as cabinets or used in the automotive, machinery and electric industries.
These Linear Guide rails are a linear motion-bearing system used to guide and support moving components in a linear direction. Linear guide rails are made up of two major components: a rail and a carriage. The rail is a long, straight beam attached to a permanent surface. The carriage is a moving block that goes along the rail. The carriage comprises bearings that make contact with the rail and offer low-friction linear motion.
These rails are used in applications requiring high accuracy, low friction and smooth movements. It can sustain dynamic loads while accounting for impact, vibration, and fatigue.
In general, the carriages will be delivered to the tracks individually. To put the carriage onto the tracks, bring it up to the rails and slide it onto the rail. It is widely utilised in high-load and accurate applications throughout the industry, including medical devices, semiconductor production equipment, and industrial automation equipment.
Lock and seal nuts and bolts in position.
These slotted cheese Machine Screws have a deep head with a recess and a smooth bearing surface. They may be tightened with a screwdriver or other tools and have high precision and driving capacity.
It is easy to install and remove and provides a strong and long-lasting grip, preventing the screw from sliding. These are appropriate for applications where the head is not visible. Used in residential appliances, automotive, fixing electrical components and machinery construction.
These Quadro Carriages are closed, with self-aligning linear ball bearings, two integrated seals, and a lubrication hole. They achieve accurate and efficient linear motion in heavy-load applications.
It features four linear ball bushings internally, which improves stability and load-bearing capability. It distributes the load uniformly throughout the carriage, minimising deflection and maximising stiffness, lowering the danger of vibration and providing dependable performance even in high-speed applications.
It can withstand temperatures ranging from 20C to +80C. However, by replacing the ball retainers, end plates, and seals it can tolerate temperatures of up to +120C. Commonly used in applications such as food packaging machines, printing machines, computers, or tool grinders.
Seal washers are used to provide a reliable and effective sealing solution. It features a design that creates a tight seal between two surfaces, preventing the leakage of fluids, gases or contaminants.
This range of Seal washers incorporates a silicone O-ring that helps it fit the surface and fill gaps or imperfections. They are manufactured from stainless steel, which provides good corrosion resistance and is slightly magnetic.
Seal washers are commonly used in industrial equipment and automotive applications. They are reusable and resistant to a temperature of -75C to +205C.
Set Screws, commonly known as a Plastic Grub Screw, are used to secure objects by applying pressure or friction with or against another object, like fixing a pulley or a gear to a shaft.
Our Slotted Screw offer is made from Natural Nylon 6/6, and available in a wide range of thread size, thread lengths and slot sizes. Plastic Set Screws are ideal when the screw head should sit proud of the work-piece in application.
These Shoulder bolts, also known as shoulder screws, are a type of fastener with a plain section shoulder in between the head and threaded portion of the screw. The shoulder part is machined to a precise tolerance for locating, fastening, or rotating parts.
It decreases stress concentration and lowers the likelihood of damage or failure. It is also durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonmagnetic. It can handle high loads, vibrations, and harsh environments.
Its hexagonal-shaped head offers a comfortable and stable grip for tightening and loosening the bolt. The hex head shape enables simple torque application with a wrench or socket, delivering a tight and solid connection. It is widely utilised in various sectors, including automotive, industrial, electronics, and construction.
This range of Shoulder Screws feature a cap head with a choice of hexagonal , torx or slotted drive.
These Shoulder Screws, also known as shoulder bolts, are a type of fastener with a cylindrical shoulder that separates the screw's head from its threaded part. The shoulder is machined to a precise tolerance and serves as a bearing surface for the screw head.
Shoulder Screws are useful in situations that call for a mounting pin, dowel, joint, shaft, or sliding action. It is somewhat magnetic, strong, and corrosion resistant, but not in very harsh conditions.
This range of Shoulder Screws features a hexagonal socket head, which allows them to be easily tightened or loosened with an Allen wrench or hex key. They also feature a non-smooth head, which aids in gripping. These screws are suitable for electronics, machinery and automotive applications.
These Socket Head Cap Screws - Plastic Standard Heads are fasteners utilised in various applications that require a secure and non-metallic connection. These screws have a hexagonal socket in the head and a standard head shape.
It has high corrosion resistance, making it suited for use in settings where moisture, chemicals, or other corrosive substances are present. Furthermore, the plastic head is non-conductive, making it excellent for electrical shielding applications. This feature guards against the screws generating electrical shorts or interfering with sensitive electronic components.
It is easy to install using a regular hex key or Allen wrench. Commonly used in industries such as electronics, automotive, and furniture manufacturing. They are especially suitable in situations that need a non-metallic connection since the plastic head protects sensitive or polished surfaces.
These Spring Plunger with a ball and slotted are used for locating, applying pressure, and lifting off. They have three components: a threaded body, a stainless ball, and a spring mechanism. The spring on the plunger provides the necessary force to keep the plunger in either the extended or retracted position.
The slotted design allows for simple adjustment and exact positioning, allowing one to fine-tune the plunger's extension or retraction to fit individual needs. While the stainless ball is selected for its outstanding corrosion resistance, it ensures the plunger's longevity and reliability even in tough settings. Additionally, the stainless steel ball enables smooth functioning, eliminating friction and wear.
It is simple to install and use and is designed to handle high stress and pressure. The threaded body makes it easy to integrate into existing systems or buildings. It can withstand temperatures up to 250C. These spring plungers are widely utilised in various industries, including medical, optics, orthopaedics, machine and fixture design, lighting equipment, and electronic components, due to their endurance and versatility.
These Spring Plungers with a pin end and a Hexagonal socket are used for locating, applying pressure, and lifting off. They have three components: a threaded body, a pin end, and a spring mechanism, as well as a hexagonal socket. The spring on the plunger provides the necessary force to keep the plunger in either the extended or retracted position.
The slotted design enables easy adjustment and precise alignment, allowing the plunger's extension or retraction to be fine-tuned to meet individual needs. The plunger pin can be quickly extended or retracted using manual force by push fitting, allowing for rapid modifications or changes in position.
The hex socket makes it easy to drive the spring plunger with a hex key. The threaded body makes it easy to integrate into existing systems or buildings. If the Pin is made of thermoplastic, it can withstand temperatures from -30C to +50C; however, if your Pin is made of stainless steel, it can withstand temperatures up to 250C. These spring plungers are widely utilised in various industries, including medical, optics, orthopaedics, machine and fixture design, lighting equipment, and electronic components, due to their endurance and versatility.
These Spring Plungers - Pin - Slotted are used for positioning, indexing, applying pressure, lifting off, and locking. They are made of three parts: a threaded body, a plunger pin, and a spring mechanism. The plunger's spring provides force to hold the plunger in either the extended or retracted position.
Commonly used for precise alignment and secure positioning of components. Extending or retracting the plunger pin can lock or release a component, ensuring accurate alignment and preventing unintended movement. When the plunger pin is extended, it locks into place, preventing the component from being accidentally moved or dislodged.
It is simple to install and use and is designed to handle high stress and pressure. The threaded body makes it easy to integrate into existing systems or buildings. The plunger pin can be easily extended or retracted using manual force by push fitting, allowing for quick adjustments or changes in position. It can withstand temperatures up to 250ºC and is commonly used in industry sectors such as machine and fixture design, electronics, medical and lighting equipment.
Vented Washers are used with vented screws to aid the quick release of gases from blind tapped holes. The washers are common for HV and UHV systems because their slot vent feature reduces virtual leakage from high vacuum systems.
This range of Stainless Steel vented washers are used with vented screws to improve the speed and performance of creating vacuums in vacuum chambers These vented washers are commonly used for industrial machinery or automotive components.
This range of Captive Washers has a very shallow thread on the inside diameter. This means they can be screwed on, and once past the threads they will not separate from the captive screw or bolt.
How to install a captive screw and washer assembly;
1) Place the captive screw into the panel hole.
2) Thread the washer on to the screw, beyond the threaded part of the screw, which retains the screw in the panel.
The washers are made from Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.
Thumb Screws with Knurled Metal and Shoulder give a secure and readily adjustable connection. The rough surface of the knurled metal head enables simple grasping and twisting by hand, eliminating the need for tools. Because of the presence of a shoulder, these screws are perfect for applications that need regular adjustments or disassembly.
Its shoulder also keeps the screw from overtightening and harming the material it's securing. This is particularly important when screws fasten fragile or easily damaged materials. It is corrosion-resistant, making it appropriate for use in areas where moisture or chemicals are likely present.
It is easy to tighten and remove by hand using the knurled head area. Making them especially useful for applications where installation with tools is not possible. They are used in electronics, manufacturing, and automotive.
These Thumb Screws - Wing Plastic are fasteners utilised in various applications that demand a secure and readily adjustable connection. These screws are made with a wing-shaped plastic head that offers leverage for simple twisting.
It has a strong grip and is simple to handle, allowing for quick and easy tightening or loosening by hand. The wing shape gives a wider surface area for the thumb or fingers to grasp, making it perfect for applications that need frequent adjustments. This function allows the user to apply torque without using extra tools.
Commonly used in industries such as electronics, automotive, and furniture manufacturing. They are especially suitable in situations that need a non-metallic connection since the plastic head protects sensitive or polished surfaces. As a result, they are ideal for fastening components, panels, or fittings without leaving unattractive marks or scratches.
These low-profile unflanged carriages are linear bearings used for heavy-duty and precise linear motion applications. They give precision, stability, and dependability. The four row contact with the mating rail offers the same load capacity capabilities regardless of the load pressing into the carriage or hanging from it.
The unflanged design provides a more compact solution but can only be mounted to from the top. The carriages' ball retainers allow for a quieter operation whilst improving lubrication of the system. It also ensures the balls remain in place should the carriage be removed from the rail in error.
Its low profile provides an even smaller compact solution when compared again the standard unflanged linear carriages. It is used in many applications, including special purpose equipment, automation, material handling systems, medical devices, etc.
These low-profile unflanged carriages are linear bearings used for heavy-duty and precise linear motion applications. They give precision, stability, and dependability. The four row contact with the mating rail offers the same load capacity capabilities regardless of the load pressing into the carriage or hanging from it.
The unflanged design provides a more compact solution but can only be mounted to from the top. The carriages' ball retainers allow for a quieter operation whilst improving lubrication of the system. It also ensures the balls remain in place should the carriage be removed from the rail in error.
The carriages are supplied on dummy blocks which must be offered up to the edge of the rail the carriage is going onto during installation. Slide the carriage from the dummy block onto the rail to ensure no damage can occur. It is used in many applications, including special purpose equipment, automation, material handling systems, medical devices, etc.
Vented screws are fasteners with a hole drilled through the middle that allow gases trapped at the bottom of a blind threaded hole to escape through the core and provide airflow within an application. The screws are a common option for HV and UHV systems because their centre vent feature reduces virtual leakage from high vacuum systems.
This range of Vented Screws features a countersunk machine head with a hexagonal drive. Hexagonal drives are suitable for precision assembling and when there is limited surface area. They are made from Stainless Steel.
This range of Vented Screws features a cap head with a hexagonal drive. Hexagonal drives are ideal for precision assembly and are ideally used where less surface area is available.
The screws hollow core acts like a venting system. The range complies to DIN 912 (with central vent). They are made from ultrasonically cleaned austenitic Stainless Steel that provides very good resistance to corrosion, good strength and machinability. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.
Vented screws are fasteners with a hole drilled through the middle that allow gases trapped at the bottom of a blind threaded hole to escape through the core and provide airflow within an application. The screws are a common option for HV and UHV systems because their centre vent feature reduces virtual leakage from high vacuum systems.
This range of Vented Screws features a hexagonal head. They are made from Stainless Steel.
Vented screws are fasteners with a hole drilled through the middle that allow gases trapped at the bottom of a blind threaded hole to escape through the core and provide airflow within an application. The screws are a common option for HV and UHV systems because their centre vent feature reduces virtual leakage from high vacuum systems.
This range of Vented Screws features a socket button head with a hexagonal drive. Hexagonal drives are suitable for precision assembling and when there is limited surface area. They are made from Stainless Steel.
Vented screws are fasteners with a hole drilled through the middle that allow gases trapped at the bottom of a blind threaded hole to escape through the core and provide airflow within an application. The screws are a common option for HV and UHV systems because their centre vent feature reduces virtual leakage from high vacuum systems.
This range of Vented Shoulder Screws features a cap head with a hexagonal drive. Hexagonal drives are suitable for precision assembling and when there is limited surface area and the precision shoulder allows accurate assembly. They are made from Stainless Steel.
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