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Screws

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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, and more. Our range features screws made of different materials such as plastic, metal and nylon. We understand the importance of head type and so we've packed our range with head types such as socket, countersunk, torx and the ever famous Phillips to mention a few.
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Binder Screw Set

Binder Screw Sets are designed to screw the threaded part and receptacle together in seconds for a quick, easy, secure joining component. Supplied in sets including screw and receptacle (female part is the receptacle, and the male part is the screw).

It provides a secure binding solution, preventing the materials from coming apart, plus they are easy to use, install and remove. Used for bookbinding and with laminated applications.

  • Material: PC, PE
  • Colour: White, Transparent
  • Material Flammability Standard: UL94 V-2

Eye Bolt - Plastic Eye Bolt

Plastic Eye Bolts are lightweight, durable and resistant to corrosion, making them ideal for use in harsh environments and outdoor applications. The looped head of the bolt allows it to be easily attached to a rope or cable.

It has excellent dielectric properties, making them a safe option for use in electrical applications. Used in industries such as construction, and furniture applications.

  • Material: Nylon
  • Color: Natural

Hex Head Cap Screws - Plastic

Plastic Hex Head Screws, also known as Plastic Cap Screws or Plastic Hex Bolt, are designed to mate with machine threads and help secure a component to an assembly.

Plastic Hex Head Cap Screws are ideal for use in difficult to reach or awkwardly located sockets, thanks to the slim design on the head, which is hexagonal in shape. Our Hex Head Cap Screws are available with or without a flange at the base of the screws head, as well as slotted and non slotted drive types.

These Hex Cap Screws come in a variety of standard imperial and metric sizes, and are an ideal alternative to all metal options. Offered in a choice of plastic material options, including; Nylon 6/6, Polycarbonate (PC) and Polyurethane (PU). These cap screws benefit from being lightweight, as well as having vibration, chemical, electrical and corrosion resistance.

  • Colors: Black, Clear (Transparent) and Natural

Knurled Thumb Screws - Slotted/Plastic

Our range of thumb screws is extensive, and includes these Knurled Head Screws; they are a type of washer-faced knurled thumb screw hat have a slotted drive in the screws head. The head on the plastic thumb screw is designed to make single-handed turning easier.

They are an ideal option for assemblies where components are modified on a regular basis - such as access panels. The manual operation means the knurled thumb screws are very important and can be used in many types of industrial applications.

Our knurled thumb screw range is made from natural Nylon 6/6, that is flame resistant to UL94 V2 standards.

License Plate Fasteners

These License Plate Screws are intended for outdoor use in order to secure plates to vehicles. They are simple to install and remove, making them an ideal alternative for drivers who need to replace missing or broken fasteners.

It is long-lasting, resistant to corrosion, vibration, oil, and chemicals, and provides a firm grip.

  • Material: Nylon
  • Color: Natural

Nylon Binder Head Screws

Binder Head screws are designed to fasten two parts using a threaded hole securely. Head height may be larger than the standard binder head style and includes a flat top surface. This allows the screw to distribute pressure evenly across the part's surface being fastened.

They are lightweight, vibration, chemical, and electrical and provide good resistance to vibrations and corrosion due to their material. Easy to install and remove using a screwdriver. Used in various applications, including electrical equipment, automotive repair or machinery construction.

  • Material: Nylon
  • Colour: Natural

Nylon Cheese Head Screws

Our Cheese Machine Screws are offered in standard metric sizes, and are a sound replacement for metal screws.

A Cheese Head Screw has a head with cylindrical sides with a flat disc top, and a flat bearing surface. The Cheese Head Machine Screw head is approximately half of its diameter, and features a slot drive.

Cheese Machine Screws are commonly used in appliance manufacturing, automotive applications, and electrical fixing components. They are a lightweight option, which benefits from resistance to vibrations, most chemicals, electricity, and corrosion.

  • Color: Natural
  • Material: Nylon 6/6
  • UL94 V2 rated.

Nylon Knurled Oval Head Thumb Screws

These Thumb Screws have a flat, oval-shaped tab-like thumb head that provides added leverage and extra grip for tightening the screw into an assembly, and without the need to tools.

The tool-free, hand operating feature allows easy and simple fastening, particularly in applications that require regular adjustment.

  • Material: Nylon 6/6
  • Flammability Rating: UL94 V2
  • Color: Natural.

Nylon Knurled Round Head Thumb Screws

These Knurled Round Head Thumb Screws are intended for use in situations requiring tool-free installation and removal. Due to the easy-to-grip knurled surface, they are simple to apply and fasten by hand. The oval-shaped knurled head also helps apply pressure uniformly over the surface, decreasing the possibility of damage.

It is resistant to corrosion, wear, lightweight, durable and vibration resistant. Used in applications for furniture assembly, electrical equipment or machinery construction.

  • Material: PA, Nylon
  • Colors: Natural, Black

Nylon Oval Head Screws

Nylon oval head screws are a fastener used in applications where resistance to vibration, chemicals, corrosion and heat is important. The oval head shape of these fasteners provides a larger surface area for force distribution, improving the fastener's clamping force.

They are lightweight, easy to install and designed to provide reliable performance in a wide variety of applications. They can be used in a wide range of applications, such as electronics assembly, automotive manufacturing and marine applications. It is also important to use the correct tools and installation procedure to avoid damaging the fastener or the mating surface.

  • Material: Nylon
  • Color: Natural

Nylon Round Head Screws

Round head nylon screws are used in applications where resistance to vibration, chemicals, corrosion and heat is important. The round head shape of these screws provides a smooth, finished appearance after installation.

They are lightweight, easy to install and designed to provide reliable performance in a wide variety of applications. They can be used in a wide range of applications, such as electronics assembly, automotive manufacturing and marine applications. It is also important to use the correct tools and installation procedure to avoid damage to the fastener or the mating surface.

  • Material: Nylon
  • Color: Natural

Nylon Wing Head Thumb Screws

Wing Screws, are a type of plastic thumb screw that is designed to be manually fastened or released by hand. The wing thumb screw head has a wing-like projection, with which provides the thumb and forefinger leverage during the fastening process. Also known as thumb bolts, these handy precision screws are frequently used in consumer goods products.

We offer a flat head wing screw that is made from natural Nylon 6/6, and features a square shaped wing with a rectangular drive - so a small key or wrench can be used to tighten or loosen the wing screw as well as by hand. The thumb screws have a flame resistance rating of UL94 V2. They ranged in a choice of thread sizes, including 1/4-20 nylon thumb screws.

Plastic Fillister Head Screws

Plastic Fillister Head Screws are designed to be used with a threaded insert or tapped hole. These have a fillister head and a rounded head with a slightly convex top surface that prevents the screw from being over-tightened.

Using a slotted, Phillips, or combination drive, it is simple to install or remove. These screws are lightweight, resistant to vibration, chemical, electrical and corrosion, making them an excellent choice for harsh environments. They are also highly impact resistant and unaffected by oils or detergents. Used in various applications, such as electrical and electrical enclosures, automotive components, and consumer products.

  • Material: Nylon, Polycarbonate
  • Colour: Natural, Clear

Plastic Flat Phillips Head Screws

These Plastic Screws feature a flat head and a Phillips drive, making them easy to install and remove with a Phillips screwdriver. The flat head is ideal for applications with a smooth and flush surface, and the Phillips drive offers good grip and torque for secure installation.

These screws are lightweight, resistant to vibration, chemical, electrical and corrosion, making them an excellent choice for harsh environments. Their Nylon material offers a good balance of mechanical strength and insulation properties. They are available in standard imperial sizes with an 82-degree chamfer to replace all metal screws. Used in applications including automotive, electronics, and consumer products.

  • Material: Nylon
  • Color: Natural

Plastic Flat Slotted Head Screws

These Plastic Screws feature a flat head and a slotted drive, making them easy to install and remove with a slotted screwdriver. The flat head is ideal for applications with a smooth and flush surface, and the slotted drive offers good grip and torque for secure installation.

These screws are lightweight compared to metal screws and bolts and resistant to vibration, chemical, electrical and corrosion, making them an excellent choice for harsh environments. They are available in standard imperial sizes to replace all metal screws. Used in applications including automotive, electronics, and consumer products.

  • Material: Nylon, PA, PC
  • Colors: Natural, Clear

Plastic Pan Head Screws

Plastic Machine Screws with a pan head shape are available in a choice of Slotted and Cross (Phillips Fillister) drive types, and come in both standard metric and imperial sizes - making them a great alternative to metal screws.

Our pan head machine screws are lightweight with electrical, corrosion and vibration resistance, and is resistant to most chemicals. Material options include Nylon pan screws, made from flame retardant Nylon 6/6, and a Polycarbonate (PC) option that also offers flame resistance. The PC Slotted or Phillips Pan Head Screw is transparent in appeance and provides exceptionally high impact strength. Polycarbonate is unaffected by greases, oils and detergents. The Slotted or Phillips Nylon Machine Screws are natural in appearance.

  • Colors: Transparent and Natural
  • UL94 V2 rated

Set Screws - Plastic Hex Socket

A Socket Set Screw sometimes known just as a Set Screw or as Grub Screws, are a type of threaded fastener used for the securing and placement of components in a host of applications and assemblies.

Our Socket Set Screws are fully threaded; they are headless and feature a hexagonal recess. These Hex Socket Set Screws are offered in a variety of standard imperial and metric sizes. Made from Nylon 6/6; Hexagon Socket Set Screws are a good replacement to all metal screw options.

These Plastic Set Screws are lightweight, and these Nylon Set Screws are no exception. Our Nylon Set Screw offer has a flame resistance rating of UL94 V2; this plastic socket set range also boasts excellent vibration, chemical, electrical and corrosion resistant properties.

  • Color: Natural

Set Screws - Plastic-Slotted

Set Screws are used to secures objects by applying pressure or friction with or against another object, like fixing a pulley or a great to a shaft.

Our range of Slotted Set Screws are made from Nylon 6/6 that is Natural in appearance. They are lightweight, and offer vibration, electrical and corrosion resistance, as well as excellent chemical resistance.

  • Flame resistance rating is UL94 V2
  • Imperial and Metric sizes.

Shoulder Screws - Hex Socket

Socket Hex Set Screws are offered in a variety of standard imperial and metric sizes as a replacement to all metal versions. They are a light-weight, vibration-, chemical-, electrical- and corrosion-resistant option.

Socket Head Cap Screws - Plastic Button Head

Socket Head Button Screws, otherwise known as Button Head Screws or Button Head Cap Screws, have a dome shaped head and have less load ability than standard cap heads.

The button socket screw has a featureless head with no visible markings or stamps. providing a nice clean, safe and attractive finish to an assembly. The cylindrical head has a hexagonal (hex) internal drive, making the screw easy to fasten and remove, using a hex key or wrench.

Our range includes a plastic button made from natural Nylon 6/6, which is UL94V2 rated. The thread is M8 x 1.25, and the hex drive size is 5mm.

Socket Head Cap Screws - Plastic Standard Head

Socket Head Cap Screw, commonly known as a Socket Screw or Allen Socket Bolt (or Screw) is a type of screw that's designed and manufactured with a hexagonal (hex) shaped drive built into the screws head. It is therefore fastened or removed using a hex shaped key or wrench, such as an Allen key, rather then a standard screwdriver. Typically used in machine parts, die fixturing, and clamping assemblies - socket caps are ideal for applications where tooling space is limited.

Our hexagon socket head cap screws come in a choice of plastic materials, including Nylon and Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK). The nylon socket screw, is made from UL94 V2 rated Nylon 6/6, and is natural in appearance. This option is lightweight and resistant to vibrations. It is also chemical, electrical and corrosion resistant. The PEEK option is light brown in appearance and offers UL94 V0 flame resistance. A premium socket head cap screw, this option benefits from heat resistance of up to 350F, as well as excellent mechanical and chemical resistance properties. It also has high abrasion, and water resistance.

  • UL94 V2 and UL94 V0 rated
  • Colors: Natural and Light Brown.

Thumb Screw Knobs - Flowerette

These plastic Rosette-shaped Caps fit all lengths of standard socket head screws to allow you to convert them into various colors of thumb screw. They are quickly assembled by pressing down onto a socket head screw. These knobs cannot be installed by hand and require the use of a punch press, hydraulic press or a vise to attach the screw.

Thumb Screw Knobs - Round

Plastic Round Caps fit any length of standard socket head screws to create a basic round thumb screw in any of one of our stanard colors. They are assembled by pressing down onto a socket head screw. These knobs need to be assembled with the use of a punch press, hydraulic press, or a vise to properly attach the cap to the socket head screw.

Thumb Screw Knobs - Wing

These plastic caps mate to any length of standard socket head screws to convert them into simple wing-style thumb screw knobs. They are assembled by being pressed down onto a socket head screw with the use of a punch press, hydraulic press, or a vise.

Vibration Grommet Screws

Vibration Screws are used in applications where vibration, shock, or mechanical stress may damage sensitive components or interfere with system performance. Our grommets have excellent tensile strength, corrosion-resistant, and can handle heavy loads. It also serves to shield the item from vibration noise.

These are easy to install and remove using a screwdriver as a tool. Used in conjunction with Vibration Grommets (VG series). Commonly used in electronics, automobiles, or industrial machinery.

  • Material: Carbon Steel