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Stainless Steel

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Scale Plates

Scale Plates are used to precisely and repeatedly place sliding clamps along linear guides or shafts. There are two variants available, each with a distinct mounting style. On the one hand, single scale plates and, on the other hand, double scale plates. Within each of them, there is a type of mounting type. Screw mounting type with drilled holes or adhesive mounting features an outline of the screw hole location, not drilled.

They feature a marked scale or grid pattern that runs along one or both edges, giving users an indication. It is durable and wear resistant.

These are widely employed in a variety of industrial applications such as automotive, aerospace, and medical equipment.

  • There are two variants available, each with a distinct mounting style.
  • Employed in a variety of industrial applications such as automotive, aerospace, and medical equipment.
  • Feature a marked scale or grid pattern that runs along one or both edges, giving users an indication.
Material: Stainless Steel, Aluminium Series Code: SR33977, SR33975, SR33976

Seal Washers

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.

  • It prevents the leakage of fluids, gases or contaminants.
  • Incorporates a silicone O-ring that helps it fit the surface and fill gaps or imperfections.
  • Reusable and resistant to a temperature of -75C to +205C.
Material: 316 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0180

Shaft Support Rails

These Shaft support rails are used to provide continuous support and stability for linear shafts. They are frequently used with linear bearings to provide a fully supported low friction system.

It comes with a hardened steel shaft and mounting holes to mount and support across its entire length. These rails are used with open linear bearings or carriages to create a linear motion system.

The shaft is pre-mounted to the shaft support rail. It has great durability and wear resistance, allowing it to tolerate high application loads and repetitive motion. It is widely used in industrial, automotive, medical devices, and electronics manufacturing.

  • Used to provide continuous support and stability for linear shafts.
  • These rails are used with open linear bearings or carriages to create a linear motion system.
  • It has great durability and wear resistance, tolerating high application loads and repetitive motion.
Material: Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Steel Series Code: SRL1783, SRL178150, SRL178140, SRL178130, SRL178125, SRL178120, SRL178116, SRL178112, SRL178080, SRL178060, SRL178050, SRL178040, SRL178030, SRL178025, SRL178020, SRL178016, SRL178012

Shoulder Bolts - Hex Head

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 shoulder part is machined to a precise tolerance for locating, fastening, or rotating parts.
  • Its hexagonal-shaped head offers a comfortable and stable grip for tightening and loosening the bolt.
  • It is durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonmagnetic.
  • It can handle high loads, vibrations, and harsh environments.
Material: 303 Stainless Steel, Steel Series Code: SRP0140.A2, SRP0138.A2, SRP013+C142995, SRP0135, SRP0142.SC, SRP0141.SC, SRP0139, SRP0138.SC

Shoulder Screws - Cap Head

This range of Shoulder Screws feature a cap head with a choice of hexagonal , torx or slotted drive.

  • Hexagonal drives are ideal for precision assembly and are ideally used where less surface area is available.
  • Torx drives provide a positive-engaging, fast-locating technique for transmitting drive torque with less necessary downward pressure.
  • Slotted drives accept standard blade screwdrivers and require less downward pressure to drive parts, than those with recessed openings.

They are made from austenitic Stainless Steel or Titanium that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.
  • They are made from austenitic Stainless Steel or Titanium that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability.
  • The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.
Material: 303 Stainless Steel, 316 Stainless Steel, 416 Stainless Steel, Titanium G2, Titanium G5 Colour: , Black Series Code: SRP0145.A2, SRP0132.A2, SRP0145.A4, SRP0130.A4, SRP0131, SRP0145.B2, SRP0132.B2, SRP0130.B2, SRP0145.B4, SRP0130.B4, SRP0132, SRP0130.T2, SRP0130.T5, SRP0130.A2

Shoulder Screws - Headless

Headless Shoulder Screws are designed for applications that require a smooth bearing surface, without an exposed screw head. Unlike a standard shoulder screw, it features a cylindrical body with a shoulder and a threaded end, but lacks a head. This design allows for secure attachment, while maintaining a clean and compact appearance.

Their headless design makes them ideal for use in constrained spaces, where a standard screw head would interfere with surrounding components. The large unthreaded portion of the screw ensures tight tolerances, which is essential for applications that require precision.

Often used in conjunction with bearings and bushings, to provide reliable support and enable smooth motion.

  • Excellent shear resistance.
  • Widely used in electronic, machinery, automotive and construction applications.
Material: 303 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0126

Shoulder Screws - Hex Socket Head

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.

  • Shoulder is machined to a precise tolerance and serves as a bearing surface for the screw head.
  • Easily tightened or loosened with an Allen wrench or hex key.
  • It is somewhat magnetic, strong, and corrosion resistant.
Material: 303 Stainless Steel, Black Steel Series Code: SRP0137, SRP0136

Shoulder Screws - Pan Head

These Pan Head Shoulder Screws, also known as pan head shoulder bolts, are a type of fastener that consists of a cylindrical shaft with a pan head at one end and a shoulder at the other. The shoulder is machined to a precise tolerance and serves as a bearing surface for the screw head.

Shoulder Screws are useful when a mounting pin, dowel, joint, shaft, or sliding motion is required. It is sturdy and corrosion-resistant, but not in really hard conditions.

This range of Shoulder Screws features a pan head that is slightly domed and a flat bearing. It is suited for low-profile applications and has an aesthetically attractive appearance. Easy to install or remove using slotted screwdrivers. These screws suit electronics, medical devices, machinery and automotive applications.

  • It is sturdy and corrosion-resistant, but not in really hard conditions.
  • It has a pan head that is slightly domed and a flat bearing.
  • It is suited for low-profile applications and has an aesthetically attractive appearance.
Material: 303 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0144.A2

Shoulder Screws - Slot Head

These Shoulder Screws, often known as shoulder bolts, are a kind of fastener having a cylindrical head and a threaded shank. They feature a shoulder that runs from the head to the shank which is machined to a precise tolerance. Shoulder screws are commonly used to connect two components, with the shoulder acting as a bearing surface.

Shoulder Screws are appropriate for applications requiring a mounting pin, dowel, joint, shaft, or sliding motion.

This range of Shoulder Screws features a slotted head, which allows them to be driven with a slotted screwdriver. They are magnetic and have excellent shear resistance, although they corrode somewhat more easily than conventional shoulder screws. These screws are suitable for electronics, machinery, automotive and construction applications.

  • Shoulder that runs from the head to the shank which is machined to a precise tolerance.
  • It features a slotted head, which allows them to be driven with a slotted screwdriver.
  • Magnetic and excellent shear resistance, although they corrode somewhat more easily than conventional shoulder screws.
Material: Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0133

Shoulder Screws - Ultra Low Head

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.

  • The head height dimensions of these very low profile screws is approximately 1/3 that of normal shoulder screws.
  • Features a hexagonal drives that is ideal for precision assembly and where less surface area is available.
  • Suitable for pharmaceutical and other applications.
Material: Blackened Stainless 316, 316 Stainless Steel, 303 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0134.B4, SRP0134.A4, SR36650

Side Mount Hinges

Side Hinges offer a rotational angle of 180 degrees. Types 1 and 2 are high resistance hinges for medium and heavy door panels. They also offer high security and are assembled using the special screws provided. Type 3 is a lower cost lower security alternative

Side Spring Draw Latches with Keeper

Spring Draw Latches or Tension Latches securely pull and lock two components together. The spring allows a expandable pull and firm locking. A selection of materials allow the use of this Draw Latch in various applications.

Single Universal Joint - Unbored Solid Ends

These Single Universal Joints with unbored solid ends are used when rotational mobility and flexibility are required between solid and unbored shafts. They provide a strong and dependable connection, making them suited for heavy-duty applications.

Designed to transmit torque and rotation between two non-aligned shafts while accommodating misalignment, with a maximum joint driving speed of 1000 rpm. They are made to deliver smooth and dependable rotation while minimising friction and wear.

It can bend up to 45 degrees per joint and is accurate, silent, and smooth operating. It may be installed and removed from the application using specific tools. Typical applications include automotive drive shafts, industrial machinery, and steering systems.

  • It transmits torque and rotation between two non-aligned shafts with a maximum joint driving speed of 1000 rpm.
  • It can bend up to 45 degrees per joint.
  • Used in automotive drive shafts, industrial machinery, and steering systems.
Material: 304 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRR3695

Single Universal Joints

These Single Universal Joints are used when rotational mobility and flexibility between misaligned shafts are required. It transmits torque and rotation between two non-aligned shafts while accommodating angular misalignment.

They are meant to transmit torque and change length while allowing for slight angular misalignments between the input and output shafts. Furthermore, the drive speed of universal joints with journal bearings is available for 1000 rpm and 4000 rpm. Designed to endure large loads and provide consistent performance in harsh conditions.

Available with simple or needle roller bearings that are lubricated for life and require no maintenance. On request, keyed bores or square bores can be provided. It can bend up to 45 degrees per joint, and are precise, silent and smooth running. It may be installed and removed into the application using specific tools. Typical applications include industrial machinery, and conveyor systems.

  • Used in industrial machinery, and conveyor systems.
  • Drive speed of universal joints with journal bearings is available for 1000 rpm and 4000 rpm.
  • Available with simple or needle roller bearings that are lubricated for life and require no maintenance.
  • It can bend up to 45 degrees per joint.
Material: 304 Stainless Steel, Steel Series Code: SRR3694, SRR3690, SRR3689, SRR3688

Slide Latches & Locks

Our range of Sliding Snap Latches have a quick slide movement release catch. They are suitable for small size doors and the range offers a solution for different panel thickness and locking requirements to add security.

Series Code :SR5539

Socket Head Cap Screws - Metal Standard Head

Socket Head Cap Screws with Metal Standard Heads are used to secure and tighten a connection between two or more pieces of material. The cylindrical metal standard head design has a flat top and a recessed hex socket.

It has high strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. The recessed hex socket ensures a secure grip and high torque transfer during installation.

Installation and removal are easy using a hex key or Allen wrench. Used in industries such as automotive, electronics, manufacturing, and construction.

Spacers

These Spacers are used to bridge gaps in applications when the height adjustment is insufficient. They offer the appropriate clearance and alignment to components that may not be completely perpendicular or parallel.

It generates a gap or distance by improving the application's performance, dependability, and lifetime. It aids in the equal distribution of loads and pressures, lowering the possibility of stress concentrations or premature wear, and is essential in applications involving vibrations or movement.

They are easy to install and are frequently utilised in heavy-load applications such as automotive, industrial machinery, and electrical devices.

  • It bridges gaps in applications when the height adjustment is insufficient.
  • It aids in the equal distribution of loads and pressures.
  • Used in automotive, industrial machinery, and electrical devices.
Material: Stainless Steel, Steel Series Code: SR62160

Spacers for One Touch Fasteners

These Spacers are designed to be used with one-touch fasteners. It adapts the thread length of the one-touch fastener to different thread lengths on mounting panels of varying thicknesses.

It allows components to move and reduces the force required to engage the fastener. It can also offer protection or insulation between pieces that may come into touch during operation, preventing damage, abrasion, or electrical conductivity.

It is easy to install and remove due to its cylindrical shape and serves as vibration dampening. These are widely used in a wide range of industrial applications, including automotive, electronic systems, machinery and construction.

These Spacers are designed to be used with one-touch fasteners. It adapts the thread length of the one-touch fastener to different thread lengths on mounting panels of varying thicknesses.

  • Offers protection or insulation between pieces that may come into touch during operation, preventing damage, abrasion, or electrical conductivity.
  • Used in a wide range of industrial applications, including automotive, electronic systems, machinery and construction.
Material: Stainless Steel Series Code: SR33926

Spring Clips

Buy Spring Clips, also known Spring Fasteners at Essentra Components - providing secure fastening of wires to a panel. They are a type of flat cable clamp that is suitable for holding down round cable, ribbon cable, and tubing. They are flexible enough that the cable can be removed without the need to remove the clip.

Our range includes Plastic Spring Clip Fasteners, or Tension Clips. Made from Nylon 6/6, RMS-01 or Acetal, RMS-14, mounted with M3 or M3.5 screws or rivets. Plastic Spring Clips are widely used within electrical and cable management applications. The offering also includes Steel Spring Clips made from SAE30301 Stainless Steel. Coated in vinyl for protection and insulation. These are mounted with an M3 screw or rivet. Steel clips provide strength and durability, as well as temperature resistance.

  • UL94 HB or UL94 V2 rated
  • Colours; Natural and Black
  • Contact edges are rounded for product protection.

Spring Hinges - Open and Close Position

Spring hinges have a centre pin with a spring attached, ensuring that the hinge always springs back into its starting position. Ideal for use on doors and panels that require a safety mechanism of returning to its original location being opening or closing. The range offers a selection for materials and finishes, spring actions, opening and closing forces.

Spring Loaded Slide Latches

Our Spring Latch range is suitable for wood and metal applications. Easy to install, they feature single hole mounting on frame and door.

Our Slam Latches are a type of Spring Loaded Bolt Latch or Slide Latch; they are mechanical closure devices that enable drawers, doors and cabinets, across a host of applications, to be pushed or slammed shut securely. These slide latches are ideal for utility boxes, sliding doors, or indeed any application that requires levels of force when closing.

Our Spring Door Latch range also has Spring Loaded Latches featuring nose up or nose down options, as well as Spring Lock Latches with or without a stud.

  • Materials: Zinc Plated Steel and Stainless Steel AISI 304.

Spring Plungers - Assembly Tools

These assembly tools for spring plungers are designed to facilitate the efficient and precise installation or removal of plungers, in various mechanical and industrial applications.

Due to their small size and spring-loaded nature, manually installing or adjusting spring plungers can be challenging. Therefore, using a dedicated assembly tool is essential for ensuring proper alignment, torque control and a secure fit.

Using these tools significantly reduces the risk of over-tightening, misalignment and deformation of the plungers spring mechanism. This helps maintain optimal performance and longevity.

  • These tools are designed to accommodate different sizes with varying thread dimensions.
Material: Stainless Steel Series Code: SR32200

Spring Plungers - Ball - Slotted

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.

  • Slotted design allows for simple adjustment and exact positioning, allowing one to fine-tune the plunger's extension or retraction to fit individual needs.
  • The stainless steel ball enables smooth functioning, eliminating friction and wear.
  • It can withstand temperatures up to 250C.
Material: 303 Stainless Steel, Blackened steel Series Code: SR32100

Spring Plungers - Ball End - Hex

Spring plungers, with a ball and hexagonal socket, are used to locate, apply pressure and lift off. They consist of three components: threaded body, stainless steel ball and spring mechanism. The spring provides quick locating and indexing.

The hexagonal socket design allows for easy installation and adjustment, using standard hexagonal wrenches, ensuring a secure fit and efficient handling tailored to individual needs. The stainless ball is selected for its outstanding corrosion resistance, ensuring the plungers longevity and reliability, even in tough settings. The smooth surface of the stainless steel ball allows for low-friction contact that reduces wear and enhances the lifespan of both the plunger and its mating components.

The threaded body simplifies integration into existing systems or structures. Options for 'normal' spring force and 'increased' can be tailored to the application.

  • Can withstand temperatures of up to 250C.
  • Due to their durability and versatility these spring plungers are widely used in applications that require frequent engagement and disengagement .
  • Common applications include quick-release mechanisms, assembly fixtures, machine and fixture design, electronics, and locking systems.
Material: Blackened steel, 303 Stainless Steel Series Code: SR31500

Spring Plungers - Ball End - Smooth

These Spring Plungers with a ball end and a smooth body design are used for locating, applying pressure or lifting off. It is made of three parts: a smooth body, a ball end, and a spring mechanism. They resemble pin-end spring plungers, but the ball end engages more gently and reduces wear and tear on both the workpiece and the plunger.

The plunger's ball end provides a point of contact for accurate engagement and positioning within the application. The collar on the spring plunger serves as a retention function, keeping the plunger securely in place once inserted.

Its smooth body facilitates insertion and is held in place using an interference fit, as well as quick release. It can withstand temperatures of up to 250ºC and is widely utilised in machine and fixture design, electronics, medical, electronics, automotive, and lighting equipment.

  • Used for locating, applying pressure or lifting off.
  • Resemble pin-end spring plungers, but the ball end engages more gently and reduces wear and tear on both the workpiece and the plunger.
  • It can withstand temperatures of up to 250ºC.
Material: Brass, Stainless Steel, Body & Ball Thermoplast, Body Thermo, Ball S/S, Brass; Stainless Steel Series Code: SR32300, SR32280, SR32284

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