Industrial Automation & Robotics
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The Industrial Automation and Robotics industry is transforming modern manufacturing, logistics, and production by enhancing efficiency, precision, and safety. Automated systems and robotic solutions are now integral to industries such as automotive, electronics, food processing, and pharmaceuticals, where they optimize operations by reducing human error, increasing productivity, and minimizing downtime. These advanced systems rely on a network of electrical, mechanical, and electronic components, all of which require reliable cable management, fastening, and protection solutions to ensure seamless operation.
The Industrial Automation and Robotics industry demands high-quality, durable components to maintain efficiency and reliability in operations. Essentra provides cost-effective, innovative, and easy-to-install solutions that support the seamless functioning of automated systems. Their products contribute to improved system integrity, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced safety in modern industrial environments, making them a critical partner in the advancement of automation technology. Essentra plays a crucial role in supporting this industry with a wide range of essential components. Their cable management products, including cable ties, clips, and clamps, help keep wiring organized and secure in robotic arms, control panels, and automated conveyor systems. Their conduit and sleeving solutions protect cables from harsh environmental conditions such as heat, moisture, and chemical exposure, ensuring long-term reliability in demanding industrial settings. In addition to cable management, Essentra offers PCB hardware and electronic protection products such as spacers, standoffs, and grommets. These components are vital in securing printed circuit boards (PCBs) within control units and preventing damage to wiring in automation enclosures. Their fasteners and fixings, including plastic rivets, threaded inserts, and panel fasteners, allow for quick and reliable assembly of robotic casings, machine guards, and industrial enclosures. Furthermore, bumpers and vibration-dampening solutions help reduce mechanical stress in robotic movements, extending the lifespan of sensitive components.
Robotic Arms & Motion Systems
Control Panels & Electrical Enclosures
Conveyor Systems & Automated Material Handling
Machine Vision & Sensor Systems
Automated Assembly & Manufacturing Equipment
Industrial Robotics in Harsh Environments
- Cable Management & Organization
- Protection Against Harsh Environments
- Vibration & Impact Resistance
- Quick & Secure Assembly of Components
- Safety & Compliance with Industry Standards
- Space Constraints & Miniaturization
- Cable Management
- PCB & Electronics Protection
- Fasteners & Fixings
- Vibration & Noise Reduction
- Protection & Safety
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pcb & electronic supports
PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and electronic supports are hardware components designed to secure, protect, and organize PCBs and electronic assemblies in industrial automation, robotics, and other electronic systems. Essentra and Richco offer a variety of spacers, standoffs, supports, mounts, and grommets that help engineers effectively integrate electronics into enclosures, control panels, and machinery.
PCB standoffs and spacers are essential for maintaining proper spacing and alignment of components on a PCB. Standoffs are spacers with threading on one or both ends, designed to provide structural support, spacing, and secure mounting for PCBs, electronic components, control panels, and industrial enclosures. They are commonly used to create clearance between circuit boards, protect components from electrical shorts, and allow for efficient airflow in electronic assemblies. Both Spacers and Standoffs can have similar shapes, such as hexagonal or round designs. You might find a hexagonal spacer or a hexagonal standoff, as well as round versions of each.
Spacers are unthreaded and feature a through-hole
Standoffs are threaded on both ends and are available in male and female variations.
Occasionally, you may come across a product labeled as a “threaded round spacer”—despite the name, this is actually a standoff because it has threads.
Types of Standoffs
Hex Standoffs – Threaded spacers designed to provide structural support, maintain precise spacing, and secure printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic components. These standoffs feature a hexagonal shape, allowing for easy installation and tightening with a wrench or tool.
Features & Benefits:
- Threaded Design – Available in male-female or female-female configurations for secure fastening.
- Material Options – Typically made from nylon, brass, aluminum, or stainless steel, depending on strength and environmental requirements.
- Various Sizes & Lengths – Offers flexibility in PCB mounting and component spacing.
- Hexagonal Shape – Provides a secure grip for easy tightening and loosening during assembly.
- Threaded Options – Available in male-female and female-female configurations for easy fastening.
Smooth Cylindrical Design – Provides a clean, uniform appearance. - Material Choices – Available in nylon, plastic, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel, depending on strength and insulation needs.
- Various Sizes & Lengths – Customizable spacing solutions for different electronic and mechanical applications.
- High Durability & Stability – Ensures long-term performance in industrial and automation environments.
Essentra’s round spacers are unthreaded components designed to maintain proper spacing between PCBs, panels, or other electronic and mechanical assemblies. They feature a cylindrical (round) shape with a through-hole, allowing screws or bolts to pass through for secure mounting.
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PCB Pillars – PCB pillars are also types of spacers, sometimes referred to as supports. These are handy when drilling into the chassis or enclosure is not possible. Drilled holes are made into the PCB itself where the pillar snaps or clips into place. For our purposes here, we’re including pillars, as your application may require them. PCB supports, also known as PCB support pillars and PCB support posts, do what the name says: they support the mounting of a PCB. They do this by joining your PCB board to the required surface. They also add an element of insulation and protection from electrical transmission, while providing a more secure, stable hold. For materials, you can choose between plastics and metal. Plastics make your PCB lighter, and you might prefer the ease of installation that most of these supports offer.
Round Spacers – Unthreaded components designed to maintain proper spacing between PCBs, panels, or other electronic and mechanical assemblies. They feature a cylindrical (round) shape with a through-hole, allowing screws or bolts to pass through for secure mounting.
Features & Benefits:
- Unthreaded Through-Hole – Designed for use with standard screws or bolts.
- Material Options – Available in nylon, plastic, brass, aluminum, or stainless steel, depending on strength, weight, and environmental needs.
- Variety of Sizes & Lengths – Customizable spacing solutions for different applications.
- Lightweight & Durable – Ideal for reducing weight while maintaining strong structural support.
Collar Spacer – A collar spacer is a type of spacer with an extended lip or flange (collar) at one end that helps position and secure components more precisely. It is typically used in PCB assemblies, control panels, and mechanical applications where additional stability or alignment is needed.
Features & Benefits:
- Flanged Design – The collar (lip or shoulder) prevents over-insertion and ensures proper positioning.
- Unthreaded Through-Hole – Allows screws or bolts to pass through easily for mounting.
- Material Options – Available in nylon, plastic, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel for various strength and insulation needs.
- Various Lengths & Sizes – Provides flexible spacing solutions for different applications.
- Prevents Movement & Slippage – The collar keeps the spacer in place and prevents shifting.
Insulating Spacers – Non-conductive spacers designed to insulate electronic components.
Materials: Nylon, polycarbonate, or other plastics.
- Features & Benefits:
Prevents electrical shorts by providing insulation. - Resistant to heat, chemicals, and corrosion.
- Lightweight and durable for long-term use.
Hex Spacer – Unthreaded spacers with a hexagonal shape for better grip.
Materials: Nylon, brass, aluminum, stainless steel.
Features & Benefits:
- Hex shape allows for easy tightening with a wrench.
- Durable materials for different strength requirements.
- Ensures reliable spacing in electronic and industrial setups.
Industrial machinery and automation systems rely on PCB Card Guides to keep their circuitry stable and protected from vibrations, dust, and other environmental factors, enhancing the overall equipment reliability.
Essentra provides a comprehensive range of PCB Card Guides, Card Ejectors, and Pullers designed to secure, support, and facilitate the handling of printed circuit boards (PCBs) in electronic enclosures and industrial equipment. These components enhance stability, accessibility, and protection, making them essential for applications in industrial automation, robotics, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
PCB Card Guides are small yet vital supports that help align and secure PCBs within an electronic enclosure or chassis. Essentra’s guides are made from durable plastic, nylon, and PVC, ensuring long-lasting strength and reliability. Available in multiple sizes and configurations, they are adaptable to
various PCB layouts and applications.
TYPES:
Vertical – Holds PCBs in perpendicular orientation inside the enclosure
Horizontal – Secure PCBs parallel to the base for space-efficient layouts
MOUNTING STYLES:
Snap-In, Screw-Mount, Adhesive-Backed
Card Ejector & Pullers:
Card Ejectors and Pullers help users remove or insert PCBs with ease, especially in high-density enclosures or tight spaces. These components reduce stress on the PCB and connectors, extending the lifespan of delicate electronic components.
TYPES:
Lever-style – Provides lever-action removal, reducing force needed to remove PCBs
Snap-On – Attaches to PCB edges for secure handling and easy extraction
Rotating Handle – Offers enhanced grip and controlled removal of circuit boards
CABLE MANAGEMENT
In industrial automation and robotics, managing cables effectively is essential for ensuring safety, reliability, and system efficiency. Essentra provides a wide range of cable management solutions designed to organize, protect, and secure wiring in robotic arms, control panels, automated machinery, and industrial enclosures. These solutions help reduce cable wear, prevent signal interference, and enhance equipment longevity in demanding industrial environments.
Cable Ties and Mounts secure and bundle cables to keep them organized and prevent tangling. Essentra’s range of Cable Ties and Clips has been extended to over 2,400 giving you even more choice and flexibility. From cable tie mounts, hook and loop cable ties and screw-in cable clips, Essentra even has the world’s first double metal tooth Cable Tie, bringing further chemical resistance and security to your applications.
Cable Ties
Cable ties are a type of fastener used to bundle cables and wires together keeping them organised, and functioning as a strap. They can be known by many other names including wire ties, tie cables, pull ties and zip ties to name a few. There are many different types of cable ties and as such, they are used across a huge range of industries in various applications.
- Standard Cable Ties – A self-locking fastener used to handle wire bundling. Stocked in various colors and offered in standard Nylon, UV-resistant, and Heat-Stabilized materials for weatherproof and heat resistant applications. Materials are fitted with a built-in lock system to prevent accidental removal.
- Marker Cable Tie – Features a write-on tag built into the design
- Belt Cable Tie – Features a flexible design and quick release mechanism. Typically a single use product.
- Beaded cable ties – A beaded or ball cable tie is a type of cable tie that features a rounded or spherical end instead of a traditional flat head. The rounded end is often in the shape of a ball or bead. These cable ties are designed to facilitate the quick and easy insertion of the tie through the locking mechanism, making them suitable for applications where rapid bundling and securing of cables or other items are required. The beaded or ball design allows for a smoother and faster installation process. The rounded end is typically pushed through the locking mechanism, and the ball-like shape helps guide the tie smoothly through, reducing the effort and time needed for fastening. These plastic cable ties allow easy application and release of the cable while preventing slipping.
- Releasable and Adjustable Cable Ties – Made to provide a secure and adjustable fastening mechanism, making them ideal for quick installation and removal. Locking prevents accidental removal, but once the tab is released, they are ideal for temporary bundling or future changes. Cable Ties offer excellent strength, durability, and resistance to moisture and other chemicals, ideal for automotive, construction, and manufacturing applications.
- Hook and loop cable ties – mate together easily and do not crush any of the cables when tied together thanks to the material. Offered as adjustable straps and double headed.
- Double-Headed – designed to keep two wire bundles separate
- Mounting Cable Ties – Speeds up mounting processes, choose from screw-in, push mount, adhesive and more.
- Stainless Steel – Withstands high temperatures and is radiation, vibration, and flame resistant.
- Heavy Duty Strap & Buckle – an industrial zip tie for heavy-duty applications. Features a max tensile strength of 350lbs, preassembled steel teeth on the buckle that grip the strap permanently, and is rated for outdoor use.
Cable Tie Mounts
Cable tie mounts, also known as cable tie holders and zip tie mounts, are fixing components for cable ties to assist with the mounting of wires and cables to walls, panels and structures. Cable management and wiring are integral parts of every industry. Ensuring you select the correct cable mount for your application is paramount and thats why we ensure plenty of choice when it comes to our range.
The most common mounting surfaces are smooth steel or plastics. However, there are applications, particularly in outdoor cable installations, where you might encounter rough, non-steel surfaces. Consider the surface as you decide on a mount.
- For smooth surfaces, you might consider an adhesive cable tie mount. You can get them with slots on all four edges to accommodate cable ties from two angles. Some will have a mounting hole to screw the mount directly to the panel.
- Another adhesive mount option swivels to adjust to any angle, rotating a full 360 degrees. Adhesive backed cable tie mounts install quickly and are ideal for lightweight wire or cable bundles.
Note that while self adhesive cable tie mounts are easy to install, if you need to remove them from the panel, the adhesive backing will be destroyed. - Another option is to use mounted cable ties that push into a panel hole, either pre-drilled or drilled at the time of installation. The fir tree mount gets its name from the resemblance to an upside down tree. It’s easily installed, but difficult to remove or pull free. You’ll often see this type of cable tie mount in the automotive industry. With multiple ribs, it installs securely in mounting holes of various depths.
- Similar in construction to the fir tree mount, the masonry cable tie mount is designed for mounting in block or concrete walls. It’s suitable for both standard and heavy zip ties.
Mounting Styles:
- Edge Mount
- Fir Tree
- Masonry Mount
- Push-In
- Rivet Mount
- Screw Mount
- Self-Adhesive
- Snap-On
Material:
- Metal, Nylon, Plastic, Stainless Steel
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Cable Clamps and Clips hold cables in place to prevent movement, wear, and accidental disconnection. Cable clamps help define the routing of wires and cables, while cable clips can just as easily be called cable mounting clips or wire mounting clips. That is, cable clip mount cables or wires to a surface. Some cable clamps can be used in the same role fulfilled by cable clip.
Types Offered:
- Snap-In & Screw-Mount Cable Clips – For permanent or temporary installations.
- Adhesive-Backed Cable Holders – No drilling required, ideal for quick setup.
- P-Clamps & Edge-Clamps – Secure cables along machine edges or within enclosures.
Cable Clips
Cable clips or cable wire clips as they are commonly known, are clips for wires or cable fasteners that are used to secure wires and long runs of cables to fixed surfaces. They are a convenient cable management tool that is used in industrial, electrical and domestic applications. Dependent on the environment in which they are used, they actually serve a dual purpose by cable bundles and wires tidy minimising risks such as trip hazards, and in addition, eliminating any potential loose or trailing wires.
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Cable Clamps
Cable clamps or wire clamps as they are commonly known, are cable-routing clips or mechanical devices that help define the routing of cable and wire installations. These cable management fasteners are designed to ensure retention and support to cables and wires when fastened to the chosen applications.
It’s essential to have a clearly defined cable path from source to destination and therefore cable clamps are the ideal solution. Often used alongside other products such as cable mounts, cable clamps come in various types and styles on offer to support your specific application requirements.
Protects cables from mechanical stress, moisture, and high temperatures.
Benefits: Shields against heat, moisture, and chemicals in industrial settings. Maintains flexibility for moving parts like robotic joints. Extends cable lifespan and prevents costly downtime.
Types Offered:
- Flexible Conduit – Shields cables while allowing movement in robotic arms and automation systems.
- Braided & Spiral Wrap Sleeving – Provides flexibility and abrasion resistance.
- Heat-Shrink Tubing – Insulates and protects cables from heat and environmental exposure.
Conduit
A cable conduit is used to conceal and protect cables and wires. Our range consists of various cable ducts, conduit fittings and cable conduit accessories to support your applications and projects. Cable Ducts – are a channel system used to keep electrical cables together enabling transmissions of the cables safely, and providing a clear protected pathway for the cables. Conduit fittings and clips – fittings designed to connect plastic convoluted plastic conduit to control panels, pipes and machinery.
Conduit Materials: Plastic, Nylon, PVC, Polypropylene
Heat Shrink
Heat shrink tubing is a thermoplastic tube that shrinks when exposed to heat. It’s an ideal cable management solution used to insulate, protect and bind cables together, creating a protective layer that fits the equipment’s contours and is also used to repair damaged cable insulation. It can cover individual wires or bundle entire arrays, protecting against moisture, dust and abrasion.
Features/Benefits:
- Heat shrink tubing is versatile, easy to use and cost effective
Provides excellent electrical insulation
Remains flexible and is fast shrinking
Resistant to chemicals & UV Resistance
Enhanced structural support for strain relief on wires, connectors, and components
Provides excellent protection against abrasion, low impacts, and sharp cutting edge
Available in Colors for color coding or clear tubing for applications where flame retardance is not needed
- Temperature: 100°C (212°F) transparent, 3″ and 4″ > 100°C (212°F)
- Maximum Continuous Use Temperatures: -55 to 135°C (-67 to 275°F)
Protect cables as they pass through panels, enclosures, or metal surfaces.
Benefits:
- Prevents cable insulation from wearing down.
- Reduces electrical shorts and signal interference.
- Provides strain relief in high-motion applications.
Grommets
Cable grommets are essential accessories used for guiding electrical cables through openings. Typically made from plastic, rubber, or metal, they are commonly installed when wires must pass through panel holes. These grommets serve to reduce the risk of cable damage by shielding them from potential hazards. Such risks include exposure to sharp edges, environmental factors, chemicals, and mechanical strain.
Key advantages of cable grommets include safeguarding wires from abrasions and cuts, insulating cables from sharp surfaces, enhancing product longevity, improving aesthetics, providing extra strain relief, and ensuring a secure fit for various cable diameters.
TYPES
Open Grommets – open grommets are cable management components designed to protect wires, cables, and tubing as they pass through panel holes. Unlike closed grommets, open grommets feature an opening or slit, allowing for easy installation around pre-installed cables without the need for disconnection. Key Features include versatile sizing, vibration dampening, and multiple material offerings.- Sealing Grommets – Cable Seal Grommets are self sealing grommets that are ideal for use in oily and greasy environments. They easily snap into round holes, without any need of special tools. We provide a range of IP67 sealed products, that we also refer to as IP67 Light Tight Grommets which are made from gray (LTG-199017) Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM). The IP67 grommet confirms to IP67 standards for watertight seal, and acts as a blanking plug until a cable is installed. The cable seal grommet is also designed to withstand vibration.
- All Fit Grommets – Universal Bushings that are designed to protect wires, cables, tubing and other irregular shaped items from sharp, unfinished edges in panels. The bushing helps to absorb shock and vibration, and also benefits from insulation properties. The web or shutters on the bushing diameter provide a fit for various sizes, while providing a clean finished appearance. Installation is simple and fast – simply apply fingertip pressure to snap the bushing into position. No tools are needed. Key Features include multiple material options: Heat stabilized Nylon 6/6 or Nylon 6/6, color options: black or white, and a UL94 V2 Flame Rating
- Grommet Strips – Grommet strips are used in the covering of exposed holes such as panel edge holes. When applied, they prevent damage caused by objects passing through or over the panels. Essentra’s continuous grommet strips are stocked in rolls and made of high-quality materials such as plastic, nylon and rubber. Choose from serrated and unserrated strips to suit your specific project requirements.
- Grommet Sleeves – Grommet Sleeve, also known as Sleeve Grommet, provide extra support and protection for cables and wires that are passing through panels. These Rubber Sleeve Grommets are made from Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with a Black appearance. The PVC material of these handy sleeved grommets is non-staining, and resistant to ozone, acids and sunlight. It also gives these grommet sleeves excellent aging qualities.
- Cable Strain Relief Bushings – Strain Relief Bushings help protect electronic products by absorbing the force of pull, push and twist that may be exerted on a flexible power cord. The bushing securely protects wires and cables at the point of entry. They are suitable for double, flat and round cables, and for mounting in round and anti-rotational holes. Quick and easy to install. Simply position the bushing on the cable and press the ends of the bushing together with an installation tool (sold separately), then push into the hole. Key Features include: Nylon 6/6, Black, UL94V2 Material Flammability Rating
- Grommets suited for other applications: Entry Grommets, Desk Grommets
Materials
Rubber, PVC, Plastic, Nylon, and more
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Bushings
Cable bushings are designed to protect both wires and the machines and surfaces that they pass through, insulating openings for the wires to pass through, to eliminate any damage that may be caused. In addition to protection, cable bushings prevent damage to machinery by keeping wires separate from one another as well as potential short circuits.
TYPES
- Snap Busings – A seamless design solution for safeguarding cables, wires, and tubing from irregular, rough, and sharp edges commonly found in sheet metal applications with our snap-fit bushings. The innovative protective mechanism requires no additional tools for installation. A simple application of fingertip pressure is all that’s needed to ensure a secure and reliable fit.
- Strain Relief Bushings – Secures and shields cables or wires as they pass through an enclosure or panel. This serves several pivotal functions
- Snub Bushings – Snubber or cable snubber, is a crucial component found in electrical systems. Its primary purpose is to absorb sudden voltage spikes, transients, or rapid changes in current. By doing so, it safeguards sensitive electronic equipment from potential damage caused by these electrical disturbances
- Also Available: Cord Bushings, Universal Bushings, Open/Close Universal Bushings
Materials
Plastic, Nylon, and Rubber
Panel Fastening & Rivets
Essentra’s panel fasteners and rivets play a crucial role in industrial automation and robotics, providing secure and reliable fastening solutions for enclosures, panels, and machine components. In robotics applications, Essentra’s panel fasteners and rivets help fasten lightweight covers, cable management components, and protective casings while minimizing vibrations that could interfere with precision movements.
In automation systems, fasteners are used to assemble and secure control panels, safety guards, conveyor systems, and robotic enclosures, ensuring structural integrity while allowing for quick assembly and maintenance. Their tool-free and push-fit designs enable efficient installation and removal, reducing downtime in automated production lines.
The use of nylon, plastic, and metal fasteners provides durability, chemical resistance, and electrical insulation, making them ideal for demanding industrial environments. Additionally, their reusable and removable designs allow engineers and maintenance teams to quickly access internal components for adjustments, repairs, or upgrades without damaging the equipment. By offering high-strength, corrosion-resistant, and easy-to-use fastening solutions, Essentra enhances the efficiency and reliability of industrial automation and robotic systems.
Panel retaining clips – Used for keeping panels, screens, mirrors or pictures in place
Sheet edge inserts – Provide strong threads for metal sheets that are too thin to be tapped. They are fastened to the edges of thin sheets and are a good alternative to self-clinching inserts.
To Install;
1. Install insert notch into the side of the panel opening
2. Rotate spring leg of insert toward the panel. This compresses the spring leg, allowing it to pass through the notch in the panel
3. Leg will snap back to its normal position, securing the insert into the panel.
The insert can be removed after installation, by simply pinching the spring legs together and rotating.
Features:
- Diverse Material Options: Plastic, nylon, and metal.
- Tool-Free Installation
- Reusable and Removable Designs
- High Strength and Stability
- Vibration Resistance
- Wide Range of Sizes and Configurations
Benefits:
- Enhanced Assembly Efficiency: Reduces installation time, improving productivity in automated production lines.
- Minimized Downtime: Quick-release and removable fasteners allow for fast access to components, simplifying repairs and maintenance.
- Improved Safety and Reliability: Secure fastening helps protect cables, control panels, and robotic enclosures, reducing risks of mechanical failure.
- Cost Savings: Durable and reusable fasteners lower replacement costs and minimize material waste.
- Optimized Performance in Harsh Environments: Corrosion-resistant and vibration-proof fasteners extend equipment lifespan in challenging industrial conditions
Plastic rivets, also known as pop rivets, snap rivets or push-in rivets, are fasteners made from plastic materials. They are designed to securely join two or more components together without the need for screws, nuts, or bolts. They work by inserting one end into a hole or opening in the materials to be joined. They are frequently employed for tasks like securing panels together, plugging holes, acting as buffers, or securely affixing items such as cable clamps. One of the key advantages of plastic rivets is their ease of installation, which often requires minimal tools, and therefore easily installed by hand. They are also lightweight and resistant to corrosion, making them suitable for environments where metal fasteners may not be ideal. Additionally, plastic rivets are available in different sizes and designs to accommodate various applications.
Push in rivets – With a simple push of the pin, the rivet is securely fastened in place, eliminating the need for screws, nuts, and bolts. This not only saves time and effort, but also reduces the risk of damage to the surrounding material during the installation process. In addition to their ease of installation and versatility, our plastic push in rivets also offer a number of functional benefits. These include vibration resistance, which makes them ideal for use in high-stress environments, and a tight and secure fastening that ensures stability and reduces the risk of product failure
- Barbed Rivets – push-in fastener designed for quick and secure fastening in panels, enclosures, and sheet materials. They feature multiple barbs or ridges along the shaft, which grip the material upon insertion, preventing the rivet from loosening or pulling out. These rivets are commonly used in industrial automation, electronics, automotive, and robotics applications due to their ease of installation and strong hold
Ratchet Rivets – Also known as Barbed Rivets, Assembly Clips or Snap Fasteners, are comprised of two identical parts that grip together to form a quick and convenient fastening. They act as a special cushioning washer for larger surfaces, and are ideal for rotating applications, such as rotating sheets. These useful rivets require no tools, screws or other component parts to install – simply snap two of the rivets together by hand to form a single fastening assembly.
Removable Rivets – Removable plastic rivets are a type of fastener that can be used in various applications. They are primarily used in electronics and casting fastening, where permanent rivets may not be suitable. The primary benefit of using removable plastic rivets is that they can be easily removed without damaging the surrounding material, making them ideal for applications where the components may need to be disassembled and reassembled frequently. Additionally, plastic rivets are lightweight and non-conductive, making them suitable for use in electrical applications where metal fasteners may cause interference or other issues.
Snap Rivets – Snap rivets, also known as pop rivets or blind rivets, are a type of fastener used to join two or more pieces of material together. They are commonly used when access to one side of the materials is limited or impossible, hence the term “blind” rivets. Snap rivets consist of two main parts: the rivet body and the mandrel.
- Blind rivets – Or Pop Rivets work with a large range of panel thicknesses. Made from Nylon 6.6, they can be used in applications where there is no access to the underside (blind side) of the panel or joint. The rivet is a type of panel fastener that allows for quick fastening and securing of two panels. They are easy to install, simply by inserting the ‘U’ shaped body into a hole, and then tapping the ‘T’ shaped head with a hammer until flush in the assembly.
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