Written by John Winkler CEO, Office of the President JW Winco There are few other machine components that seem more elementary than a knob. Yes, those handles that allow users to firmly and comfortably grip an area of machinery to open, operate, or control it. These devices may seem simple, but they are often essential,…
Fixtureworks launches catalogue of top products
Fixtureworks has published a 550-plus page new product catalog, with the aim of helping users save time, work faster, and improve the quality of their projects. Featured items include quick release pins, clamps, fasteners, work-holding products, knobs and handles, spring plungers, rollers, bumpers, and more. A few highlighted products from 2019 include: One touch fasteners:…
What are knobs?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner Knobs are rounded handles that users can firmly and comfortably hold onto a piece of machinery or operate a control. The devices may be axisymmetric, spherical, or T-shaped. Handles are used to transmit a force between a person’s hand and an object. A handle must have a sufficient area and ergonomic…
New disc shaped non threaded metric retaining magnets
J.W. Winco, Inc. has announced it now offers GN 53.1 Plastic Retaining Magnet Assemblies, Disc-Shaped, Without Thread, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant components are a shielded magnetic assembly. They are primarily used for holding drawings and the like. The ND magnetic material is characterized by a high adhesive force. Housing is plastic, available in gray,…
J.W. Winco Retaining Magnets Have Ball Knob or Key Ring
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 51.7 Retaining Magnet Assemblies with Ball Knob or Key Ring, with Rubber Jacket, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant magnet assemblies have a zinc-plated steel housing and a magnet of neodymium, iron, and boron (NdFeB). The rubber jacket is made of…
J.W Winco Stainless steel levelers have rubber pad options
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 340.5 Stainless Steel Leveling Mounts with Tapped Socket and Rubber Pad, in inch and metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant leveling mounts feature a tapped socket of stainless steel with a shot-blast finish. They are available with two pad options: black pad…
J.W. WINCO, INC. OFFERS NEW INCH SIZE TOP PLATE CASTERS
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers six series of high quality, RoHS-compliant casters with inch size top plates, in addition to its extensive line of metric wheels and casters. The additions are suitable for medium loads, and include fixed and swivel types, optional brakes, and a variety…
J.W. Winco, Inc. Set Screws Have Retaining Magnet
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 913.6 Steel Set Screws with Retaining Magnet, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant set screws are a shielded magnetic assembly. One possible use for these set screws is as work piece stops, with the magnet holding the work-piece in place. The…
Self-Clinching Fastener Solutions
PEM Types PF50 and PF60 self-clinching captive panel screws keep hardware parts count to a minimum by integrating a captive screw in a spring-loaded assembly to promote easy and efficient handling and installation. Their permanent mounting in thin metal assemblies additionally eliminates any risks associated with loose hardware that could fall out, get lost, or misplaced…