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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, binding screws and more.

Screw Heads, Threads & Types:

Our range features screws made of different materials such as plastic, metal and steel. We understand the importance of head type and so have packed our range with head types such as socket, countersunk, hex head and many more types of screw.

Due to the sheer amount of screw types, drives and thread choices, we have put together a collection of guides to help you make the right choice over on our Knowledge Centre, including:

What are Screw Heads, Drives & Threads?
Socket Screws Explained
A Guide to Thumb Screws
What is a Set Screw?
A Guide to Machine Screws


Vented Cap Screws - PEEK

Vented Cap Screws, made of PEEK, provide exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resistance and thermal stability.

Features a hollow core or vent that allows trapped gas or liquid to escape, which makes them ideal for vacuum applications.

The screws maintain their structural integrity and performance at temperatures up to 260C, which makes them ideal for use in medical, electronics and automotive industries. Material: PEEK Colour: Beige Series Code: SR2012

Cap Screws – Low Head – PEEK

Low Head Cap Screws, made from PEEK, provide exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resistance and thermal stability.

The low head profile is ideal for assemblies that require minimal clearance, while ensuring effective fastening performance.

Retains its structural integrity and performance at temperatures up to 260C. This makes it ideal or use in medical, electronics and automotive sectors. Material: PEEK Colour: Beige Series Code: SRK0085, SRK0087

Hexagonal Bolts – PEEK

Hexagonal PEEK Bolts provide outstanding mechanical strength, chemical resistance and thermal stability.

Features a fully threaded shank that enhances shear strength and improves alignment in assemblies. The design allows for high torque applications and secure attachments using standard tools, ensuring reliability during assembly and maintenance tasks.

Retains its structural integrity and performance at temperatures up to 260C. This makes it ideal for use in semiconductor and chemical processing sectors. Material: PEEK Colour: Beige Series Code: SR1930

Countersunk Screws - PEEK

Countersunk Socket and Torx Head Screws, made from PEEK, provide exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resistance and thermal stability.

The countersunk head design allows it to sit flush with a surface. It provides a clean, low-profile finish that is suitable for precision assembly.

Retains its structural integrity and performance at temperatures up to 260C. This makes it ideal or use in medical, electronics and automotive sectors. Material: PEEK Colour: Beige Series Code: SRK0086, SR2011

Hex & Torx Keys - S-Shape

Torx Keys, also known as Hex Key or more commonly as an Allen Key or Allen Wrench, are used to tighten and loosen Socket Head Bolts. Our S Shaped Allen Keys are made from Hardened Steel that has been Zinc-Plated, providing excellent oxidation properties.

Torx Allen Key size options: 4.0mm and 5.0mm.

Pan Head Screws - Torx - PEEK

Pan Head Torx screws, made from PEEK, offer excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance and thermal stability. The pan head design features a large bearing surface that helps distribute the load evenly and helps minimize the risk of surface damage.

The Torx drive improves torque transmission and reduces the likelihood of cam-out, compared to traditional screw heads.

The screws maintain their structural integrity and performance at temperatures up to 260C, which makes them ideal for use in medical, electronics and automotive industries. Material: PEEK Colour: Beige Series Code: SR1931

Set Screws - Hex Socket - PEEK

PEEK Set Screws, with Socket type drive, are high-performance fasteners.Designed to securely hold components in place by applying pressure through a threaded drive.

PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) offers exceptional strength, heat resistance (up to 260C) and chemical resistance. This makes it ideal for high-performance applications. It also boasts low outgassing properties and resistance to wear, ensuring durability even in harsh conditions.

PEEK Set Screws are frequently used in several sectors including medical and semiconductor. They are useful for medical equipment, subject to sterilisation operations, as they are chemical and radiation resistant. In the semiconductor sector they work reliably in high-temperature and corrosive settings, making them ideal for precise equipment such as wafer handling systems and vacuum chambers. Material: PEEK Colour: Beige Material Flammability Standard: UL94 V-0Series Code: SRP0507

Slotted Cheese Head Screws – PEEK

Slotted Cheese Head Screws, made from PEEK, provide exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resistance and thermal stability.

Features a cylindrical "cheese head" with a slotted drive that enables secure torque application, using standard tools. The slotted design assists with easy installation and removal. The robust head shape increases contact area, enhancing load distribution and its mechanical reliability in assembled components.

Retains its structural integrity and performance at temperatures up to 260C. This makes it ideal or use in medical, electronics and automotive sectors. Material: PEEK Colour: Beige Series Code: SRK0088

Cap Screws - Low Head

This range of Cap Screws are available in a choice of hexagonal drive or Torx 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. Available in a choice of two low head options: ultra low head and extra low head.

The Ultra Low Head options helps reduce the screws overall head height space, which means no countersinking is required, unlike flat head screws.

The Extra Low Head option has an extremely low profile and does not need a countersunk location hole. The lack of necessity for the countersink allows for thinner materials to be used, saving weight. These screws are suitable for machine and equipment applications, with minimal clearance.

  • The screws 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.
  • Cap Screws are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).
Material: 303 Stainless Steel, Blackened Stainless 303, Blackened Stainless 316, 316 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0208, , SRP0209B4, SRP0209B2, SRP0209A4, SRP0209A2, SRP0208B4, SRP0208B2, SRP0208A4, SRP0207B4, SRP0207B2, SRP0207A4, SRP0208A2, SRP0207A2

Cap Head Hex Socket Screws – PEEK

Cap Head Hex Socket Screws, made from PEEK, provide exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resistance and thermal stability.

The cap head shape ensures a neat and flush finish. Features a cylindrical head with a recessed hexagonal drive that allows for secure tightening, with a hex key or wrench, lowering the danger of slippage or damage during assembly.

Retains its structural integrity and performance at temperatures up to 260C. This makes it ideal for use in medical, electronics and automotive sectors. Material: PEEK Colour: Beige Series Code: SRK0083

Captive Screws - Cap Head

This range of Captive Screws feature a cap head with a hexagonal drive. Hexagonal drives are ideal for precision assembly and are ideally used where less surface area is available.

They are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. They are used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC - generally to ISO 4762. Captive Screws are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).

These screws are made from Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability.You can find a group of screws with a blackened finish and others without. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.

Please Note: These screws have a smaller shank diameter and should not be tightened to the recommended torque for an equivalent screw of the displayed thread size.

  • An ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes.
  • Used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC - generally to ISO 4762.
  • The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.
Material: Titanium G5, Titanium G2, Blackened Stainless 316, Blackened Stainless 303, 316 Stainless Steel, 303 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0154A2

Captive Screws with Washer

Captive screws with washers that feature a cap head and a hexagonal drive. Hexagonal drives are ideal for precision assembly and are particularly useful when space is limited.

These screws are an excellent option for panels with non-threaded holes.. Each screw includes an integrated washer that ensures secure retention in unthreaded panels. This evenly distributes the load and reduces the risk of damage to delicate surfaces.

Please note: These screws have a smaller shank diameter and should not be tightened to the recommended torque for an equivalent screw of the displayed thread size.

  • Constructed from stainless steel, with resistant to corrosion. They offer excellent strength, durability and longevity.
  • A popular choice in construction, industrial machinery and automotive applications.
  • Complies with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (typically corresponding to ISO 4762)
Material: 303 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0163

Captive Screws - Cheese Head

This range of Captive Screws feature a cheese head with a hexagonal drive. Hexagonal drives are ideal for precision assembly and are ideally used where less surface area is available.

They are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. They are used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC - generally to ISO 1207. Captive Screws are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).

These screws are made from Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.

Please Note: These screws have a smaller shank diameter and should not be tightened to the recommended torque for an equivalent screw of the displayed thread size.

  • An ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes.
  • Used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC - generally to ISO 1207.
  • The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.
Material: 303 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0155

Captive Screws - Pan Head

This range of Captive Screws have a pan head with two options: one with a Torx drive and one with a Philips drive. On the one hand, Screws with Torx drive provide a positive, quick engagement that transmits torque with less downward pressure. In contrast, screws Philips drive can withstand high torque, making them a good choice for applications requiring a tight fit and making the screw easy to remove, even if it has been driven in tightly. They both offer an excellent fastening appearance, ideal for finished product presentation.

These screws are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. The M8 sizes have a reduced Torx, while the M3, M4, M5, and M6 sizes have a Philips drive. They are used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC - generally to ISO 14583. Captive Screws are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).

These screws 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.

Please Note: These screws have a smaller shank diameter and should not be tightened to the recommended torque for an equivalent screw of the displayed thread size.

  • An ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes.
  • Used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC - generally to ISO 14583.
  • The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.
Material: 303 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0150A2

Captive Thumb Screws - Long Head

This range of Captive Thumb Screws features a long head. They are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. They are used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC.

They are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).

The screws are made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability, and you can find some of them with a blackened finish and others without.. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.

Please Note: These screws have a smaller shank diameter and should not be tightened to the recommended torque for an equivalent screw of the displayed thread size.

  • This range of Captive Thumb Screws features a long head. They are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. Available in a choice of Blackened or Natural finishes.
  • Made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability
  • Used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC.
Material: Blackened Stainless 316, Blackened Stainless 303, 316 Stainless Steel, 303 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0160A2

Threaded Captive Washers

This range of Captive Washers has a very shallow thread on the inside diameter. This means they can be screwed on, and once past the threads they will not separate from the captive screw or bolt.

How to install a captive screw and washer assembly;
1) Place the captive screw into the panel hole.
2) Thread the washer on to the screw, beyond the threaded part of the screw, which retains the screw in the panel.

The washers are made from Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.

  • Captive Washers has a very shallow thread on the inside diameter.
  • Once past the threads they will not separate from the captive screw or bolt.
  • Screw mounted.
Material: 303 Stainless Steel, 316 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0168

Captive Thumb Screws - Low Head

This range of Captive Thumb Screws features a low head. They are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. They are used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC.

They are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).

The screws are made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability, and you can find some of them with a blackened finish and others without. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.

Please Note: These screws have a smaller shank diameter and should not be tightened to the recommended torque for an equivalent screw of the displayed thread size.

  • This range of Captive Thumb Screws features a low head. They are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. Available in a choice of Blackened or Natural finishes.
  • Made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability.
  • The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.
Material: Blackened Stainless 316, Blackened Stainless 303, 316 Stainless Steel, 303 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0161A2

Captive Thumb Screws - Low Head with Slot

This range of Captive Thumb Screws features a low head with a slotted drive. Slotted drives accept standard blade screwdrivers and require less downward pressure to drive parts, than those with recessed openings. An appropriately fitted blade should be used to minimise slippage.

These screws are an ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes. They are used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC. They are commonly used with Threaded Captive Washers (sold separately).

The screws are made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability, and you can findsome of them with a blackened finish and others without. The material is a popular choice for construction and automotive applications.

Please Note: These screws have a smaller shank diameter and should not be tightened to the recommended torque for an equivalent screw of the displayed thread size.

  • An ideal fitting solution for panels with non-threaded holes.
  • Made from austenitic Stainless Steel that provides good resistance to corrosion and machinability
  • Used to comply with the Machinery Detective 2006/42/EC.
Material: Blackened Stainless 316, Blackened Stainless 303, 316 Stainless Steel, 303 Stainless Steel Series Code: SRP0162A2

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, HDPE, Nylon
  • Colour: White, Transparent, Black
  • Material Flammability Standard: UL94 V-2

Book Binding Posts - Plastic

The Book Binding Posts are made of plastic, which makes them lightweight and durable. These are the female or receptacle sides (male threaded posts sold separately). Both parts are joined together to hold the bound papers or materials.

It joins several sheets together by screwing them into a mating piece by hand or with a flat screwdriver. Used for panel fastening assemblies, such as swatch cards, colour charts, catalogues, sample books and many others.

  • Material: Nylon
  • Colour: Black, White

Book Binding Screws - Metal

The Book Binding Posts are made of metal, which offers superior strength, durability, and excellent resistance to wear and tear. This group includes the male threaded post and the female receptacle side; both parts are joined to hold the bound papers or materials (each part is sold separately). Unlike its male counterpart, the female book screws do not have a drive to its head.

It joins several sheets together by screwing them into a mating piece by hand or with a flat screwdriver. Used for panel fastening assemblies, such as swatch cards, colour charts, catalogues, sample books and many others.

  • It offers superior strength, durability, and excellent resistance to wear and tear.
  • It joins several sheets together by screwing them into a mating piece by hand or with a flat screwdriver.
  • Used for panel fastening assemblies, such as swatch cards, colour charts, catalogues, sample books and many others.

  • Material: Steel
  • Colour: Brass Plated, Black, Nickel Plated

Hex Head Cap Screws - Metal

Hexagonal Head Cap Screws are distinguished by their hexagonal head, allowing easy installation and tightening with a wrench or socket. Made of metal to provide strength, hardness, corrosion resistance, and temperature resistance.

It is used to secure metal parts that must withstand heavy loads, vibrations, or other stresses. Used in various applications, including machinery construction, electrical equipment and automotive.

  • Material: SS, MS
  • Colour: Natural
  • DIN Rated

Hex Head Cap Screws - Plastic

A Cap Screw, sometimes referred to as a Cap Head Bolt, are a type of threaded fastener that is commonly used when making mechanical connections between mating components. The Cap Head Screws ensure the objects are held together securely.

Cap Screws have a large head and a cylindrical shaft with an external thread. The head of the plastic cap screw is hexagonal in shape; these Hex Head Screws are available as either a flat head bolt or with a slotted drive.

Our Hexagon Head Cap Screw range is lightweight and also resistant to corrosion, oil, abraision, and most chemicals.

Our Hex Screw range is available in a choice of plastic materials, including;

  • Synthetic Nylon 6/6 with its has high mechanical strength and rigidity, wear resistance and damping ability
  • Polyamide 6.6 that has good heat resistance, durability and strength
  • Polycarbonate (PC) which is a strong, transparent plastic with great impact resistance
  • Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) with UL rated flame resistance; a material that has a continuous use temperature of 180C, and good chemical resistance
  • Polypropylene (PP), a semi-rigid thermoplastic material with good heat and fatigue resistance
  • Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) with good thermal stability, UV resistance, as well as good resistance from abrasion, high energy radiation, creep, fatigue, chemicals and solvants, and has high dielectric strength.

Our Hex Head Screw colour options include; Black, Light Brown, Clear (Transparent), Maroon, Natural and White.

  • UL94 V0 and UL94 V2 flame rated options
  • DIN and ISO rated options

Knurled Thumb Screws - Metal

Knurled Thumb Screws are screws with a knurled head with a textured surface that allow easy tightening and loosening by hand, eliminating the need for tools.

It is durable, corrosion-resistant, and can withstand high temperatures. They can be used in various applications, including furniture assembly, machinery construction, and electrical equipment.

  • Material: Steel, Stainless Steel
  • Colour: Black, Grey

Knurled Thumb Screws - Slotted/Plastic

Knurled Thumb Screws, often simply referred to as Thumb Screws or a Knurled Screw, are among the most commonly used screw types and are highly important. This is due to their versatility, as they can be used across a plethora of industrial applications.

These Nylon Thumb Screws can be fastened manually; they are made for applications that need regular modification, because they are easy to install and remove. They can also be installed using a flat head screwdriver. Made from Natural Nylon 6/6, they have a knurled head that features a slotted drive.

As well as M4 Thumb Screw options, our Nylon Thumb Screw range also has M3, M5 and M6 thread size availability.

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