Gauntlet Components

Nylock Nut

Use: Stops nut rotating under vibration

Material: Steel with nylon insert

Wing Nut

Use: Allows tool-free adjustment

Material: Steel or brass

Castle Nut

Use: Secured in position using split pin

Material: Steel

Split Spring Washer

Use: Maintains tension in a bolted joint

Material: Spring steel

Plain Washer

Use: Distributes clamping force over surface

Material: Steel

Hexagonal Bolt

Use: Clamps two components together

Material: Steel

Toothed pulley wheel

Use: Synchronises rotational timing with belt teeth

Material: Aluminium or steel

Needle file

Use: Removes small amounts of material accurately

Material: Hardened steel

Extension Spring

Use: Returns components to original position by stretching

Material: Spring steel

Split Pin

Use: Mechanically locks fastener through drilled hole

Material: Steel

Jubilee Clip

Use: Tightens flexible hose onto circular pipe

Material: Stainless steel

Centre drill

Use: Produces accurate starting point for drilling

Material: HSS

Hexagonal Screw

Use: Fastens into a tapped hole

Material: Steel

Cap Allen Screw

Use: Provides high clamping force in a limited space

Material: High Tensile Steel

External Circlip

Use: Prevents lateral movement on a shaft

Material: Spring steel

Internal Circlip

Use: Prevents movement inside a housing bore

Material: Spring steel

Compression Spring

Use: Absorbs compressive loads

Material: Spring steel

Ball Bearing

Use: Enables smooth low-friction rotation

Material: HSS

Counterbore Drill

Use: Cuts flat-bottom seat for bolt head

Material: HSS

Flat Blade Screwdriver

Use: Turns slotted head screws

Material: Hardened steel

Phillips screwdriver

Use: Drives cross-recess screws

Material: Hardened steel

Ratchet socket

Use: Applies torque without removing tool each turn

Material: Chrome vanadium steel

Dial Test Indicator

Use: Detects small deviations in alignment

Material: Steel body

Nylon Bush

Use: Provides low-friction support between moving parts

Material: Nylon

Twist Drill

Use: Produces cylindrical holes in material

Material: HSS

Slot Drill

Use: Machines internal slots and pockets

Material: HSS or carbide

Pop Rivet

Use: Permanently joins thin sheet materials

Material: Aluminium

Star Washer

Use: Bites into surface to resist rotation

Material: Spring steel

Ring Spanner

Use: Applies torque evenly around nut

Material: Hardened steel

Open Ended Spanner

Use: Engages fastener from the side

Material: Hardened steel

Keyed Shaft

Use: Transfers torque via mechanical key

Material: Mild Steel

Lip Seal

Use: Retains lubricant around rotating shaft

Material: Rubber with steel case

Expanding Bolt

Use: Secures fixture into masonry

Material: Steel

Raw Plug

Use: Expands inside wall cavity for grip

Material: Plastic

Countersunk Screw

Use: Sits flush with countersunk

Material: Steel

2-part Epoxy

Use: Chemically bonds two surfaces together

Material: Resin and hardener

Adjustable Spanner

Use: Accommodates multiple fastener sizes

Material: Hardened steel

O-ring

Use: Creates airtight or watertight seal

Material: Rubber

Gasket

Use: Seals static joint between flat faces

Material: Rubber or fibre

Bevel Gear

Use: Changes drive direction between intersecting shafts

Material: Steel

Allen Key

Use: Engages internal hex socket head

Material: Hardened Steel

Pulley Wheel

Use: Redirects and transmits belt motion

Material: Aluminium

Ball Race

Use: Houses rolling elements within bearing

Material: Hardened steel

V Belt

Use: Transfers mechanical power via friction

Material: Reinforced rubber

G Clamp

Use: Applies compressive holding force to workpiece

Material: Cast iron

Spur Gear

Use: Transmits motion between parallel shafts

Material: Steel

Metric Die

Use: Forms external screw threads

Material: HSS

Metric Tap

Use: Cuts internal screw threads

Material: HSS

Hexagonal Nut

Use: Provides threaded locking onto bolt

Material: Steel

Flexible Coupling

Use: Compensates for shaft misalignment

Material: Steel and rubber

Yorkshire Fitting

Use: Forms soldered capillary pipe joint

Material: Copper

Die Holder

Use: Holds die square during threading

Material: Steel

Ball Nose Cutter

Use: Produces curved surface profiles

Material: Carbide

Flange

Use: Connects pipe sections with bolted joint

Material: Steel

Machine Reamer

Use: Enlarges hole to precise tolerance

Material: HSS

Compression Fitting

Use: Joins pipes using compression ring

Material: Brass

Tap Wrench

Use: Rotates tap during thread cutting

Material: Steel

Push Fitting

Use: Connects pipe by push-fit locking

Material: Plastic

Grub Screw

Use: Locks component onto shaft without head

Material: Steek

R Clip

Use: Provides quick removable shaft retention

Material: Spring steel

Rack and Pinion

Use: Converts rotational input into linear travel

Material: Steek

Stainless Steel

Use: Resists corrosion in harsh environments

Materials: Iron alloyed with chromium

Aluminium

Use: Reduces weight in structures

Material: Aluminium alloy (copper or magnesium)

Copper

Use: Conduct electrical current efficiently

Material: Pure copper

Mild Steel

Use: Provides structural strength at low cost
Material: Iron with low carbon

Brass

Use: Used in fittings requiring corrosion resistance

Material: Copper and zinc

Transistor

Use: Controls current flow

Material: Silicon

Resistor

Use: Opposes electrical current

Material: Carbon or metal film

Stepper motor

Use: Produces incremental rotational steps

Material: Steel housing with copper windings

Capacitor

Use: Stores and releases electrical energy

Material: Aluminium plates with dielectric

Switch

Use: Interrupts or completes electrical circuit

Material: Plastic body with metal contacts

Motor

Use: Converts electrical energy into rotational motion

Material: Steel casing with copper windings