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We are proud to stock a large variety of screws here at Essentra, featuring many different types of screws covering a multitude of applications. Our diverse offering includes machine screws, socket head cap screws, binding screws and more.
Our range features screws made of different materials such as plastic, metal and steel. We understand the importance of head type and so have packed our range with head types such as socket, countersunk, hex head and many more types of screw.
Due to the sheer amount of screw types, drives and thread choices, we have put together a collection of guides to help you make the right choice over on our Knowledge Centre, including:
What are Screw Heads, Drives & Threads?
Socket Screws Explained
A Guide to Thumb Screws
What is a Set Screw?
A Guide to Machine Screws
This range of Cap Screws feature a hexagonal drive. Hexagonal drives are ideal for precision assembly and are ideally used where less surface area is available. These Cap Screws are available in a choice of two low head options.
The first of these options helps reduce the screws overall head height space, which means no countersinking is required, unlike flat head screws. The second option has an extremely low profile, and does not need a countersunk location hole. These screws are suitable for machine and equipment applications, with minimal clearance.
Cap Screws are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).
The screws are made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.
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. 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.
This range of Captive Screws feature a cheese 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 1207. 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. 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.
This range of Captive Screws feature a pan head with a Torx drive. Torx drives provide a positive-engaging, fast-locating method that transmits drive torque with less required downward pressure. They also offer a good fastening appearance, ideal for finished product presentation.
These screws are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. M8 sizes have a reduced Torx. They are used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC - generally to ISO 14583. Captive Screws are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).
These screws are made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability. 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.
This range of Captive Thumb Screws features a long head. They are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. They are used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC.
They are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).
The screws are made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability. 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.
This range of Captive Thumb Screws features a low head. They are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. They are used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC.
They are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).
The screws are made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability. 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.
This range of Captive Thumb Screws features a low head with a slotted drive. Slotted drives accept standard blade screwdrivers and require less downward pressure to drive parts, than those with recessed openings. An appropriately fitted blade should be used to minimise slippage.
These screws are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. They are used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC. They are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).
The screws are made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability. 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.
This range of Shoulder 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 made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.
This range of Shoulder Screws feature an ultra low head with a hexagonal socket drive. The head height dimensions of these very low profile screws is approximately 1/3 that of normal shoulder screws. Hexagonal drives are ideal for precision assembly and are ideally used where less surface area is available.
They are made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications. These screws are suitable for pharmaceutical and other applications.
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.
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.
Screw the threaded part and the receptacle together in seconds for a quick, easy and secure binding component. Supplied in sets that include the screw and receptacle. Made from HDPE.
Screw the threaded part and the receptacle together in seconds for a quick, easy and secure binding component. This is the female or receptacle side. The male threaded parts are sold separately.
Our range of Metal Binding Screws, also known as Book Screws, come as male or female parts that are sold separately. Made from steel, with brass, nickel or black finishes and a range of lengths to choose from.
The male and female binder screw parts thread together securely, to create a binding that is just right for panel fastening assemblies, such as for swatch cards, colour charts, catalogues, sample books and many others.
Confirmat Screws are primarily used for the easy assembly and dismantling of panels. Ideal applications include wooden furniture and flat pack assemblies. They feature a hexagonal driver that is compatible with an #3 or #4 Hexagonal Key.
The screw has a deep cutting thread that ensures accurate and close-fitting joints are achieved. The range features M5 and M7 thread size options.
Cap screws with a hexagonal shaped head, available in numerous materials and sizes
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;
Joint Connector Bolts, which are often known as Furniture Connector Bolts or more simply Joint Bolts, can be used with Joint Connector Nuts & Barrel Nuts. Our customers regularly purchase our Cross Dowel Barrel Nuts too.
Made from zinc plated steel, for superior oxidation, they are ideal in the assembly of flat-packed furniture. Quick and easy, thanks to the flat head with a hexagonal drive. They can be fitted using an M4 Allen Key (not supplied).
Knurled Thumb Screws, often simply referred to as Thumb Screws or a Knurled Screw, are among the most commonly used screw types and are highly important. This is due to their versatility, as they can be used across a plethora of industrial applications.
These Nylon Thumb Screws can be fastened manually; they are made for applications that need regular modification, because they are easy to install and remove. They can also be installed using a flat head screwdriver. Made from Natural Nylon 6/6, they have a knurled head that features a slotted drive.
As well as M4 Thumb Screw options, our Nylon Thumb Screw range also has M3, M5 and M6 thread size availability.
Fast and easy to push on panel fasteners that screw to tighten further
A disc style head with chamfered outer edge
Cheese head screws are suitable in applications where the head is not seen. These head styles have a cylindrical outer edge. Our customers often browse and buy from our Knurled Thumb Nut range when selecting our Cheese Head Screws.
Countersunk screws are ideal for applications where there can be no protruding head on show
Similar to pan head or cheese head screws, but with a convex top and greater height.
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