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End Caps

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What is an end cap & what is it used for?

End caps, also known as tube end caps are used to seal or close a pipe end, tube, or similar cylindrical object. They are fittings, designed to provide a secure and protective barrier to the open end, preventing the escape of fluids, contaminants, or other materials, and often enhancing the overall appearance of the object.

Choosing which end cap you need really depends on your application requirement. We stock ends caps for easy installation and removal, hydraulic caps, thread protection caps, caps for tube ends and many more styles and types.

Materials

Our range of end caps features materials such as

Plastic

PVC

LDPE

HDPE

Silicone

TPE

Other materials include rubber, nylon, EPDM and many more.

Essentra Components stocks a wide range of caps and plugs, fasteners, hardware components and electronics solutions.

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Finned Stud Caps

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Finned Stud Caps are used to protect a wide range of studs. The internal fins provide a stronghold and are flexible to be suitable for various diameters with the use of one part. The range comes with a grip to ease the removal of the part and without a grip.

It prevents studs from rusting or corroding and protects them from abrasion. They are easy to install and remove. It is used in manufacturing, railings, fences, furniture and other applications.

  • Material: LDPE
  • Colour: Natural

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Flanged Caps

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Flanged Caps are designed to cover and protect the threads of tube, pipe or rod studs. Used in the automotive, construction, engineering and air conditioning industries.

They are used to protect from damage, dirt, moisture and other contaminants. Easy to install and remove with automated equipment or by hand, providing a snug and secure fit.

  • Material: Silicone, PE, PVC, TPR
  • Colour: Yellow, Natural, Pink, Red, Black

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Pull Tab Caps

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Pull Tab Caps are designed to protect applications from contamination and spillages. It has a curved pull tab design provides more surface contact area requiring less gripping force during installation and removal. It is flexible so that it can be stretched onto the cap for easy installation and removal. Flexible so it can stretch onto slightly larger dimensions for a snug fit without tearing, splitting or shredding.

They are easy to install and remove, making it simple to open and close the container quickly and efficiently. They are used in the food industry, industrial applications, or storage applications.

  • Material: EVA, PVC
  • Colour: Yellow, Black, Red

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Tear Tab Caps

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Tear Tab Caps are a standard, off-the-shelf solution that will allow you to meet your customers demands without those all too common time delays.

Tear Tab Caps are quick-fit and quick-release caps. As a rapid solution, they can be easily fitted and removed across an array of applications, including; critical hydraulic tubes and pipes, such as those that carry oils and other fluids around vehicles and machineries. This makes them an ideal choice for the specialist vehicle manufacturing industry, and other automotive and manufacturing sectors.

Tear Tab Caps also assist in the protection of tube and pipe ends during transportation and storage. They protect parts from damage, dirt, moisture and other forms of ingress. These caps are highly versatile, and ideal for a range of applications and different threads, including; BSP, GAS, UNF, JIC and NPT.

Made from Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), the caps feature a simple tear-away tab for quick release, and fast removal. The ease of extracting the Tear Tab Cap from the hydraulic pipework makes the removal process faster. By simply pulling the tab, the cap splits open, tearing away.

The LDPE material is tough and flexible. They provide many of the advantages of PVC caps, such as integrity and cleanliness.

  • Colours: Blue, Natural and Yellow
  • RoHS Compliant

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Allen Screw Caps

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These Allen Screw Caps are used to conceal and protect Allen head screws from ingress of dust, dirt, corrosion and damage. It can also help enhance the aesthetic appearance of the assembly by covering their heads.

Quick and easy to install or remove. It can help reduce noise and vibration by providing a more secure fitting to the screws. They are used in industries such as electronics or furniture.

  • Material: LDPE
  • Colour: Black

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Anti-Vibration Plugs - LDPE

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Anti-Vibration Plugs are designed to to be a reliable and efficient solution for reducing and dampening vibrations. It is used with BSP hydraulic fittings and has excellent resilience, shock absorption, and resistance to chemicals and solvents.

They have a serrated design that prevents loosening from vibration while retaining a firm grip on the pipe collar. They are easy to install and remove and, due to their transparency, can be inspected by the O-ring. Used in industries such as machinery, electronics, and automotive.

  • Material: LDPE
  • Colour: Clear

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Banjo Bolt Caps

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A Protection Cap and Retaining Washer in a single unit. These Banjo Bolt Caps hold everything together during assembly, storage and shipping.

A highly versatile cap that will protect your application against damage and the ingress of dirt. The product is also supplied with bridged retaining loops. The caps are easy to grip, even when wearing gloves and are available in a choice of sizes to suit your project needs.

  • Material: Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
  • Colour: Black

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Banjo Union Caps

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A range of protective caps designed for Banjo Union connections. They provide external assembly cover during storage and transportation to protect the connection from the ingress of dirt. This range is available in a choice of two material options; Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and High-Density Polyethylene.

The Flexible PVC options offer a truly snug fit that offers optimum protection. The flexible material allows for quick fitting and removal, which is aided by a convenient finger tab.

The harder material of our HDPE options make application fast, by easily clicking the cap into place for a secure fit. Suitable for temperatures ranging from a minimum of -30 up to a maximum of +80 degrees celsius.

  • Materials: Flexible PVC and HDPE
  • Colours: Red and Yellow
  • Fits hydraulic Banjo Unions to DIN 7642 B/E

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Bolt Protection Caps

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Bolt Protection and Nut Protection Caps protect joint fasteners against tampering and weathering. Ideal for bolts, screws, nuts and washers - they also create an enhanced finished appearance for your application.

Our bolt protect caps range is supplied in a wide choice of sizes to suit multiple applications. These caps are available to fit either Imperial UNF, Metric ISO 4017 or DIN 933 standard bolts.

  • Materials: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
  • Colours: Black, Grey and White

Customers that purchase our snap-on bolt and nut protection caps regularly buy our Hexagonal Head Screws too.

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Cover Caps

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Cover Caps are designed to protect screw heads and are ideal for decorative purposes. They snap into place, protects against dirt and moisture.

Easy to install, requiring no special tools or equipment. They can be installed by simply snapping them into place over the screws. Used in applications such as medical, and industrial.

  • Material: HDPE, PA, Brass, PP, LDPE
  • Colour: Yellow, Black, Silver, Brown, Natural, Grey, Beige, White, Green, Blue, Violet, Red, Pink

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Cross-Head Screw Caps

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Cross Head Screw Caps are designed to conceal and protect exposed Crosshead (Phillips) head screws from dust and dirt. They offer a neat and tidy finish and can be easily installed by simply pressing them over the screw head until they click into place.

It helps prevent rusting, corrosion, and other forms of damage. Used on electrical enclosures, switchgear, and applications in industrial.

  • Material: LDPE
  • Colour: Black, White, Brown, Teak, Light Brown, Dark Brown

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Decorative Screw Covers

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These Decorative Screw Covers are designed to conceal exposed screw heads and provide a more decorative and polished look. They are easy to install with adhesive backing and snap firmly over the screw head, providing a secure and long-lasting fit.

This group has a wide range of colours, up to 16 for furniture finishing. Used in applications like furniture, cabinets, office decor and even automotive decor.

  • Material: ABS
  • Colour: Aluminium, Wenge, Dark Oak, Pine, Walnut, Mahogany, Ash, Beech, Cherry, Grey, Black, Cream, Ivory, Light Oak, Grid, White

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Driveshaft Protection Caps

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Driveshaft Protection Caps are used for the protection and masking of driveshaft, and the surrounding bearings, from oil and an array of chemicals.

Available in a choice of materials; Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). The PVC option also provides resistance to tearing and splitting.

Our range fits DIN 748, IEC 600-72 and ISO R775.

  • Materials: LDPE and Flexible PVC
  • Colour: Yellow

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Easy Pull Masking Caps

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Easy Pull Masking Caps provide optimum protection for end tip profiles, such as rods, pipes and tubes during manufacturing processes. Typical applications include; anodizing, blasting, powder coating, e-coating, plating and general paint lines.

This range has several style options, include a range with a flanged design and an internal seal that provides a secure fit or options that feature an ergonomic finger pull-tab for easier removal.

These caps are easy to fit; to ensure the best possible fit, the inside diameter dimension should be approximately 10 percent smaller than the outside diameter of the part being masked.

Our range is available in different material options with various beneficial properties. Silicone is a premium masking material with high temperature and chemical resistance. EPDM is a more economical material option with lower heat resistance. Both Silicone and EPDM options can be used multiple times. Whereas, Soft PVC is a more economical solution also with chemical resistance, a reduced heat resistance and is for one-time uses.

  • Materials: Silicone Rubber 600F (316C) EPDM 425F (218C) and Soft Polyvinyle Chloride (PVC) 425F (218C)
  • Colours: Natural, Black and Yellow
  • Hardness: Durometer (Shore A) 55 + 5 and 85 +/–2

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Elastomer Lanyard

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A lanyard designed to connect and secure two separate components. It features a securing loop on one end and a mounting hole on the other, which provides a secure fix to connecting objects.

The lanyard can accommodate a wide range of applications, including cables, dust caps, enclosures and lids. Double fixing slots on the securing loop help reduce the risk of failure for heavy duty applications. When using for heavy duty applications; simply secure the loop through both fixing slots for safe mounting.

The material is highly flexible and can stretch up to three times its nominal length.

  • Material: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
  • Colour: Black

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End Tips

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End Tips are a versatile cap with a multitude of uses. They are ideal for product presentations due to their neat and tidy appearance. They also offer product protection, preventing damage and the ingress of dirt.

The range is provided in a choice flexible and hard-wearing materials, making these caps a durable solution for your project requirements. Quick and easy to install, with a simple push fit design.

  • Materials: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
  • Finish Options: Gloss and Matt
  • Colours: Black and White
  • RoHS Compliant.

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Expandable Masking Covers

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Expandable Masking Covers are an ideal alternative to a more conventional cap when the part to cover has an awkward shape. The Masking Covers are expandable by stretching with an elasticated end or by stretching through the elasticity of the material. The elasticated cap makes it a looser hold and therefore is best for a general protection during transport and storage or light masking requirement.

The stretched material cap has a stronger hold on the part by gripping and therefore is best for application putting pressure on the part. Their softening point is at 90 degrees Celsius and they can be used up to 100 degrees Celsius.

  • Material: LDPE, Silicone
  • Colour: Blue, Red, White, Clear

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Fence Post Cap

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Fence post cap is a protective cover designed to fit over the top of a fence post, pipes, and tubes. It heps protect from weather damage (rain, snow, and UV rays), dirt, moisture or deterioration of the application.

Additionally, it can provide pipes and tubes a decorative touch. It is easy and quick to install by push in, used in residential as well as commercial industries.

  • Material: PE
  • Colour: White

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Flexible End Caps - Acid Resistance

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Flexible End Caps are made from flexible material that is able to stretch on to larger diameters for a snug fit. They provide protection to threads and non-threaded tips.

The cap features a hanging tab, which allows them to be used with wire hooks. They are an ideal solution for masking applications. The caps also benefit from acid resistance.

  • Material: Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
  • Colour: Black

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Flexible End Caps - Oil and Grease Resistant

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Flexible End Caps are made from flexible material that is able to stretch on to larger diameters for a snug fit. They provide excellent protection for threaded applications.

The cap features a hanging tab, which allows them to be used with wire hooks. They are an ideal solution for masking applications.

The caps are highly resistance to shredding, making them a durable product. The Green PVC option is suitable for use in oil and grease applications.

  • Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Colours: Black and Green

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Flexible End Caps - Standard

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Our range of Flexible End Caps come in a variety of sizes that are suitable for Metric, BSP and UNF threads. These Flexicaps are durable making them an ideal choice for a multitude of uses.

The attractive vinyl appearance makes them a great choice for finished products. Thanks to their versatility they have a broad range of uses that include; thread protection, dust and moisture control, pipe and stud end colour coding and masking during paint and plating operation.

The flexible PVC (90 Shore) material can withstand high operating temperatures and can be stretched up to 15 percent larger than then manufactured diameter. The specially formulated PVC is unaffected by weather, oxidation, oils and moisture.The caps are extremely pliant and provide excellent chemical resistance. They can also be glued to other PVC items.

They are an economical solution for one-time uses.

  • Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Colour: Yellow
  • Finish: Gloss

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Flexible Pipe Caps

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Rotational Moulded Cap protects threaded pipe ends. Due to its softer material it allows for easier fitting on pipes. These caps have outstanding toughness and are puncture resistant with good flexibility which makes assembly or removal easier.

They are used to fit different pipe and tubing configurations, and they can be used in applications such as automotive, HVAC, construction, and industrial equipment. These caps provide protection from dust, dirt, and moisture.

  • Material: PE, LDPE
  • Colour: Yellow, White, Black

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Flexible Vinyl Pull Tab Caps - High Temp

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High Temperature Flexible Caps with an ergonomic-friendly pull-tab design for easy fitting and removal. Suitable for use on threaded or plain applications.

The unique design fits a range of applications and thread sizes including Metric, UNF and BSP. The range includes options with a six-sided design.

  • Material: Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Colour: Yellow

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Flexible Vinyl Pull Tab Caps - Standard

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Flexible Caps are suitable for plain or thread applications and the unique design means they fit a range of diameters.

The central pull-tab, coupled with the unique star shaped design makes fitting and removal quick and easy. They are suitable for Metric, UNF and BSP thread sizes.

  • Material: Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Colour: Black

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Garden Cane Caps

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A useful cap with a cross head design that is commonly applied to the tip of garden canes, metal rods and other stick applications.

Their main function is to protect the application from damage and the ingress of foreign contaminants, as well as offering some weather protection.

They also serve as a protective buffer, by capping the exposed sharp ends of canes and rods that users risk coming into contact with, resulting in the prevention of accidental injury.

Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)Colours: Green and Yellow

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