<h1> Washers </h1> <p> Washers are thin plates with a hole that is normally used to distribute the load of a fastener, such as a bolt, nut or rivet. Other uses are as a spacer, spring, wear pad, locking device, electrical insulator or to reduce vibration (rubber washer). Washers are selected by the inside and outside diameters, thickness, plating and material. Types include flat, external tooth, internal tooth, sealing or split lock. </p> <p>
<h1> Structural, Motion Hardware </h1> <p> Structural and motion hardware are used to construct framework and attachment points for stationary and moving devices such as motors, controllers, gantries, etc. </p> <p>
<h1> Springs </h1> <p> Springs are composed of an elastic material that stores mechanical energy when compressed or stretched and releases it when decompressed or released. These are typically made of various types of metal and formed into a coil or helix. Types include compression, tapered, extension, drawbar, and torsion. </p> <p>
<h1> Seals - O-Rings </h1> <p> O-Rings are a type of gasket used to create a seal between two or more parts. These can be filtered by material, nominal inner dimension, cross-section shape, inner and outer diameter, hardness, color, operating temperature, and more. For custom O-Rings, see Cord Stock. </p> <p>
<h1> Seals - Cord Stock </h1> <p> Cord Stock is pre-cut O-Ring material used to create custom O-Rings. This can be filtered by material, cross-section shape, width, hardness, color, operating temperature, length, and more. </p> <p>
<h1> Screws, Bolts </h1> <p> A screw is a conical fastener consisting of a protruding helix around a central shaft that acts as a wedge as it pushes into the fastened material. They are identified by head types such as cheese, flat, hex, knob, truss and pan. Bolts are cylindrical, threaded fasteners for the assembly of non-threaded components with the aid of a nut. They are identified by head types such as binding, cheese, flat, hex, oval, pan, round, spade and truss. </p> <p>
<h1> Screw Grommets </h1> <p> Products in the screw grommet family are designed for use in conjunction with threaded fasteners, and include products designed to provide a flexible, vibration damping interface between a fastener and a fastened object, as well as products designed to facilitate the use of threaded fasteners with thin materials such as sheet metal, with which such fasteners are otherwise incompatible. </p> <p>
<h1> Rivets </h1> <p> Rivets are pins with one end having a head. The headless end is inserted through two surfaces and then molded into a head shape using a tool. The rivet diameter is 0.055” to 0.315”, the rivet length is 0.062” to 1.252” for hole diameters of 0.055” to 0.394”. The rivet material is Acetal, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Nylon, Plastic, Polypropylene, Polysulfone, and Steel. </p> <p>
<h1> Reclosable Fasteners </h1> <p> Reclosable Fasteners are used to hold cables and wires securely in place. The types of fasteners include hanger, hook and loop, and interlocking system with mounting type being adhesive, screw mount, sew on, and staple. The fasteners come in lengths from 0.180” (4.57 mm) to 300.00’ (91.44 m) and widths from 0.236” (6.00mm) to 6.000” (152.40mm) and diameters of 0.563” (14.30mm) to 4.000” (101.60mm) in shapes of circular, rectangular, and square. </p> <p>
<h1> Nuts </h1> <p> A nut is a type of fastener with a threaded hole and used in conjunction with a mating bolt to fasten multiple non-threaded parts together. The parts are held together by a combination of their thread friction, bolt stretch, and compression of the parts. Nuts are identified by thread size, material, thickness, plating and type such as cage, clip, hex, jam, knurled, locking, square and thumb. </p> <p>
<h1> Mounting Brackets </h1> <p> Mounting Brackets are designed to hold items together, most often at a right angle to each other. The bracket can be threaded or non-threaded, hinged, or a mounting block with the shape being a short L, tall L, straight, block, or Z shaped made from aluminum, brass, nylon, polypropylene, or steel. </p> <p>
<h1> Miscellaneous </h1> <p> A variety of devices that are related to parts in this category, but do not fit into a specific family. </p> <p>
<h1> Knobs </h1> <p> Knobs are accessory attachments that provide visual and tactile features for HMI (Human-Machine Interface) controls or mechanical advantage and grip for adjustable fasteners. Knobs used for HMI interfaces such as rotary switches or potentiometers may be color coded, numbered, or include indicators such as arrows, dots, lines, and notches. They are selected by style, type, shaft size, diameter, material, and specific features. </p> <p>
<h1> Hole Plugs - Tapered Caps </h1> <p> Hole plugs are devices made to insert into holes in a panel or board opening. They are available in brass, nylon, polyamide, PVC, silicon, steel, and thermoplastic, and are available solid or vented. They are specified by the diameter of the hole that needs to be plugged and the thickness of the panel or wall it will be inserted into. Multiple color options are available. </p> <p>
<h1> Hinges </h1> <p> A Hinge is a two piece jointed part that is connected to a top and bottom, a door and post, so that one piece is stationary and the other piece rotates on a the fixed axis point. The types of hinges are concealed, elbow, knuckle, leaf, lift off, and side hinge being made of brass, plastic, polyamide, stainless steel, steel, or zamak (zinc alloy). </p> <p>
<h1> Foam </h1> <p> Foam accessories are used for shock protection and gasketing in electronic applications. The size / dimension includes 1.00” diameter (25.4mm), 1.00” W x 1.00” L (25.4mm x 25.4mm), 5.00” W x 7.00” L (127.0mm x 177.8mm), 6.00” W x 30.00’ L (152.4mm x 9.1m), 8.27” W x 11.69” L (210.0mm x 297.0mm), 39.37” L x 11.81” W x 0.24” H (1000.0mm x 300.0mm x 6.0mm), and 78.74” L x 17.72” W x 0.12” L (2000.0mm x 450.0mm x 3.0mm). </p> <p>
<h1> DIN Rail Channel </h1> <p> A DIN rail is a bracket of a standard type widely used for convenient mounting of circuit breakers and industrial control devices inside equipment racks and control panel enclosures. The term 'DIN' is derived from the original specifications published by Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) in Germany. Aluminum, copper, steel, plastic, and stainless steel DIN rails come in slotted or unslotted, top hat (O), C, and G section profiles. </p> <p>
<h1> Component Insulators, Mounts, Spacers </h1> <p> Products in this family are formed from electrically insulative materials and are used for positioning, retention, or mechanical spacing of components. Products in TO-5 metal can packaging, for example, are at risk of creating unintended connections on a printed circuit board through inadvertent contact of the device's case with an inappropriate node in the circuit; placement of an appropriate insulator beneath the device when mounting it reduces this risk. </p> <p>
<h1> Clips, Hangers, Hooks </h1> <p> Clips, hangers, strips and hooks are utility hardware devices that attach to a surface by adhesion or a fastener to establish a secure mounting point or provide retaining pressure or friction. They are selectable by size such as jumbo, large, micro, mini and small, and by finish including black, bronze, clear, green, nickel, silver and white. Many adhesive types are designed to be removable without surface damage or residue. </p> <p>
<h1> Bumpers, Feet, Pads, Grips </h1> <p> Bumpers, feet, pads, and grips are hardware accessories designed to add surface protection and cushion features to boxes and devices. They are selected by material such as rubber, plastic, and nylon, hardness, thickness, size, color, and shape. Mounting types include adhesive, push-in, rivet, screw, snap, or threaded stud. Available in bulk, roll, sheet, and strip. </p> <p>
<h1> Board Supports </h1> <p> Board Supports are designed to create space between two boards or a surface and board at a specific height. These devices have mechanisms built into the part to attach the device to the boards. The characteristics are holding type, mounting type, between board height, length overall, support hole diameter, support panel thickness, mounting hole diameter, and mounting panel thickness. </p> <p>
<h1> Board Spacers, Standoffs </h1> <p> Board spacers and standoffs provide precise positioning and fastening of two objects designed to be a specific distance apart for insulation, connection or structural purposes. These devices are selected by material such as aluminum, brass, acetal, ceramic, copper, CPVC, iron, plastic, nylon, stainless steel, steatite, steel, or rubber and by shape such as hex or round. </p> <p>
<h1> Bearings </h1> <p> Bearings reduce friction between two moving parts or one stationary part and one moving part for motion stability and smoothness. The types are ball, flange, plane, rod end (male/female), roller, sleeve, spherical, thin section, thrust, and v-slot. Some of the common materials they are made from are bearing steel, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and steel. </p> <p>
<h1> Accessories </h1> <p> Supplementary items used with other devices in this category. </p> <p>
Hardware, Fasteners, Accessories
1. Hardware Overview
Structural parts and support parts
Includes basic physical structural parts such as equipment housing, brackets, and guide rails, which are used to protect internal circuits or provide installation frames. For example, metal/plastic housings can shield electromagnetic interference, and PCB board support frames are used to fix the position of circuit boards.
Installation tools and auxiliary equipment
Involves welding tools (such as soldering irons), PCB punching equipment, etc., which are used for physical assembly and debugging of components. For example, soldering irons are used to solder discrete components or connect wires.
2. Fasteners Overview
Mechanical connection elements
Includes standard parts such as screws, nuts, and washers, which are used to fix components in electronic devices. For example, screws are used to fix heat sinks and chips, and spring washers can prevent loosening caused by vibration.
Special fixing devices
Such as non-threaded fixing solutions such as buckles, cable ties, and adhesives. For example, nylon cable ties are used for cable management, and thermal conductive adhesives are used to bond heat sinks and power devices.
3. Accessories Overview
Connection accessories
Includes interface components such as plugs, sockets, and pin headers, which are used for detachable connections between circuits. For example, USB interface modules are standardized connection accessories, and female headers are used to connect expansion boards to motherboards.
Functional expansion accessories
Such as auxiliary modules that enhance device functions, such as cooling fans, LED indicators, and buzzers. For example, cooling fans reduce the temperature of high-power components through active heat dissipation, and LED lights are used for status indication.
Protection and maintenance accessories
Includes dust screens, anti-static wrist straps, fuses, etc. For example, fuses are used for overcurrent protection, and anti-static accessories can prevent components from being damaged by static electricity breakdown.
4. Where are Hardware, Fasteners and Accessories Used for?
Consumer electronics: mobile phone housing (hardware) + internal screws (fasteners) + Type-C interface (accessories)
Industrial equipment: cabinet rails (hardware) + cooling fans (accessories) + grounding bolts (fasteners)
