This section provides an overview for knurled thumb screws as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 20 knurled thumb screw manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A knurled thumb screw is a screw with distinct knurling on its threads.
This type of screw finds wide application in the assembly and adjustment of furniture, machinery, electrical appliances, and more. Its knurled design makes it easy to grip with fingers during assembly and fine-tuning, facilitating ease of work. The mechanism varies depending on the shape of the knurling, including straight knurling, diagonal knurling, and serrated knurling, each providing a different level of ease for gripping with fingers.
Key characteristics include ease of gripping with fingers, ease of work, and facilitation of fine-tuning. When using, it is important to pay attention to the shape of the knurling and consider periodic replacement to account for wear from repeated use. Knurled thumb screws are utilized across diverse fields due to their specific properties, necessitating careful selection based on the intended application.
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PIC Design is a manufacturer and supplier of mechanical components and precision gears, established in 1954 and headquartered in Middlebury, Connecticut. The company’s product portfolio includes washers, threaded stocks & studs, knurled thumb screws & nuts, gear assemblies/reducers, and bearing & bushings used in various applications including medical, robotics, optical systems, lab instrumentation, and industrial controls. The company has achieved various registrations and certifications including DFARS, R.E.A.C.H, RoHS, DDTC/ITAR, and ISO 9001:2015.
Norwood Screw Machine Parts (NSMP) is an American contract manufacturer specializing in custom and Swiss screw machine parts that was established in 1958. Located in Mineola, New York, the company is equipped to handle short and long run prototype to large-scale production operations, offering capabilities such as standard and Swiss screw machining, as well as CNC milling and turning. These are geared to the production of various precision parts including bushings, fasteners, fittings, couplings, and flanges. NSMP chiefly serves clients in the military, transportation, telecommunication, and marine sectors.
J.W. Winco was originally founded as Ganter in 1894 in Germany. Winco specializes in parts manufacturing. Parts offerings the operating parts segment including handles, adjusting, and positioning parts; clamping parts segment featuring tensioning, clamping, switching, and levers; and finally the machine parts segment with indexing, locking, mounting, connecting elements, guides, spindles, rollers, magnets, casters, and wheels. Winco’s complete catalog contains over 75,000 standard parts. Winco is also ISO 9001 certified. Winco offers free CAD downloads and technical documentation for many arts.
Jergens, Inc. established in Cleveland, OH in 1942 is a manufacturer of Workholding, Lifting and Specialty Fasteners products. Their product portfolio includes clamps, vises, fixtures, and chucks, used for precise and stable workpiece positioning in machining and assembly processes. The company serves industries Renewable Energy, Mining and Exploration, Marine and Offshore, Electronics and Semiconductors and Telecommunications. The company has ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 certification and have global delivery and customer support..
Ondrives US, founded in Freeport, NY, in 2011 is a manufacturer of standard, modified, and custom precision gears, gearboxes, pulleys and mechanical components. The company's product portfolio includes gear hobblers, gear shapers, CNC vertical mills, bar fed CNC lathes and laser engraving. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also provides services including two dimensional drawings of 3D CAD models, product selection, national distribution and customer support.
Halder, Inc. was founded in 1938 in New Berlin, USA, and is a supplier of hand tools, aviation products, workholding solutions, and metric standard parts for gardening and landscaping industries. The company manufactures machine and fixture elements, standard parts for mixture systems, ball lock pins, warning streamers, and cast iron housing, among others. It is affiliated with brands like Halder Werkzeuge GMBh & Co. KG, Picard GmbH, Halder Norm + Technik d.o.o., and Halder France SAS. The company received the following certificates: Conflict Minerals Compliance, Ethical and Moral Principles, California Proposition, and DIN EN 16247-1.
YUHUANG Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer of precision screws and fasteners. Established in 1998, the company is based in Dongguan, China. Its main activity include the design, production, and distribution of precision screws and fasteners. YUHUANG has a strong presence with a wide range of products, hence it serves a number of industries such as electronics, automotive, and machinery. The company also offer customization on diverse product lines including standard screws, bolts, and nuts, that are dependable and usable.
Shenzhen Shi Shi Tong Metal Products Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of non-standard screws and fasteners established in 2009 and headquartered in Guangdong, China. The company offers a range of screws, including stainless steel, titanium, iron, multi-stroke, and die screws. It also offers special-shaped screws, long screws, non-standard fasteners, and supporting hardware. The company provides custom-made special screws to meet customer specifications. It is ISO 9001:2015 certified, serving various industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices.
Shenzhen Heat Hardware Co., Ltd, founded in China in 2012, is a screw manufacturer specializing in custom fasteners for aerospace, automobile, and electronics. The company's product portfolio includes stainless steel screws, brass screws, steel screws, sems screws, and security screws. The company has SO9001, SGS, and IATF16949 certifications and also provides services such as custom manufacturing, pre-sales services, and technical and customer support. It has an R&D center, quality department, and 100 workers who operate various machines.
KIPP Inc., founded in Stevensville, Michigan, in 2006 is a manufacturer of clamping tools, standard components, and operating parts. The company's product portfolio includes Adjustable Handles, Indexing Plungers, Spring Plungers, Ball Lock Pins and Toggle Clamps. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. They have distribution offices in the USA, Canada, and Mexico and they provide worldwide distribution and technical support.
Suzhou Anzhikou Hardware Technology Co, Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of custom precision screws and fasteners founded in Jiangsu, China. The company mainly produces precision screws, including micro screws, CD pattern screws, nylon patch screws, waterproof screws, and combination SEMS screws. It also offers other fasteners and screw accessories. These products are utilized in leather goods, precision machinery, door and window, electronic, and toy fields. The company has a 2,000-square-meter production facility with CNC machining, screw machines, and inspection equipment. It is ISO 9001:2015 certified and exports to over 40 countries.
Essentra plc, established in 1955 and based in Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK, is a manufacturer and distributor of plastic injection moulded components. The company's product range includes access hardware, fastening components, general protection, masking solutions, and caps and plugs. These products are commonly used in industrial applications. The company primarily serves the equipment manufacturing, automotive, industrial electronics, and fabrication industries. Its services include manufacturing, distribution, custom solutions, and global supply chain management.
Elesa+Ganter, established in 1995 between Italian Elesa S.p.A. and German Otto Ganter GmbH & Co. KG, is a global joint-venture machine parts manufacturer. The company provides products such as handles, magnets, hinges, wheels, and other standard machine parts used in packaging, medical, and other industries. It also offers branding and customized solution production services, accommodating nonstandard shapes, dimensions, and surface treatments. The company maintains ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other certifications, and its subsidiaries and distributors serve over 70 countries.
Resistant Metal Alloys LLP, established in 2007, is a global supplier headquartered in India, specializing in providing bolting solutions for critical applications across industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation. The company as a bolting specialist is an exclusive brand name for high precision build fasteners in high tensile, corrosion resistant alloys, marine alloys and ASTM/ASME fasteners. The brand is exclusively owned and operated under the entity "Bolting Specialist". Its strengths lie in its comprehensive product range, including stud bolts, nuts, and specialty fasteners, and has obtained ISO 9001 certification.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 8 | 50.0% |
China | 5 | 31.3% |
India | 2 | 12.5% |
Japan | 1 | 6.3% |