Components Gauntlet

Nylock Nut

Nut with nylon insert

Prevents loosening

Steel + Nylon

Wing Nut

Nut with wings Hand tightening Steel, brass, plastic

Castle Nut

Slotted nut Locked with split pin Steel

Split Spring Washer

Split ring washer Stops loosening Spring steel

Plain Washer

Flat disc Spreads load Steel, brass, plastic

Hexagonal Bolt

Bolt with hex head Fastening Steel

Toothed Pulley Wheel

Pulley with teeth Transfers motion Aluminium, plastic

Needle File

Small file Fine shaping Hardened steel

Extension Spring

Stretch spring Returns to shape Spring steel

Split Pin

Bent pin Locks nuts Steel

Jubilee Clip

Adjustable clamp Secures hoses Stainless steel

Centre Drill

Short drill bit Starts holes HSS

Hexagonal Screw

Hex head screw Fastening Steel

Cap Allen Screw

Hex socket screw Fastening Steel

External Circlip

Clip for shaft Holds parts Spring steel

Internal Circlip

Clip for hole Retains parts Spring steel

Compression Spring

Compressing spring Absorbs force Spring steel

Ball Bearing

Rolling bearing Reduces friction Steel

Counter Bore Drill

Flat recess drill Recess for bolts HSS

Flat Screwdriver

Flat tip tool Drives screws Steel + plastic

Phillips Screwdriver

Cross tip tool Drives screws Steel

Ratchet Socket

Socket tool Fast tightening Steel

Dial Test Indicator

Measuring tool Measures movement Metal

Nylon Bush

Sleeve bearing Reduces friction Nylon

Twist Drill

Standard drill Drilling holes HSS

Slot Drill

Milling cutter Cuts slots HSS/carbide

Pop Rivet

Blind fastener Permanent join Aluminium/steel

Star Washer

Toothed washer Prevents loosening Steel

Ring Spanner

Closed spanner Strong grip Steel

Open Spanner

Open spanner Quick use Steel

Keyed Shaft

Shaft with keyway Transfers torque Steel

Lip Seal

Sealing ring Prevents leaks Rubber

Expanding Bolt

Expanding anchor Fixes in masonry Steel

Raw Plug

Wall insert Holds screws Plastic

Countersunk Screw

Flush screw Smooth finish Steel

2 Part Epoxy

Adhesive Strong bonding Resin + hardener

Adjustable Spanner

Adjustable tool Fits many sizes Steel

O Ring

Circular seal Prevents leaks Rubber

Gasket

Flat seal Seals joints Rubber, cork

Bevel Gear

Angled gear Changes direction Steel

Allen Key

Hex tool Drives screws Steel

Pulley Wheel

Wheel for belt Transfers motion Metal/plastic

Ball Race

Bearing assembly Reduces friction Steel

V Belt

Belt with V shape Power transmission Rubber

G Clamp

Clamping tool Holds work Steel

Spur Gear

Straight gear Transfers motion Steel

Metric Die

Thread cutter Cuts threads Tool steel

Metric Tap

Internal thread tool Cuts threads Tool steel

Hexagonal Nut

Standard nut Fastening Steel

Flexible Coupling

Shaft connector Allows misalignment Steel/rubber

Yorkshire Fitting

Pipe fitting Joins pipes Copper

Die Holder

Tool holder Holds die Steel

Ball Nose Cutter

Milling cutter Curved cuts Carbide

Flange

Projecting rim Joins pipes/parts Steel

Machine Reamer

Finishing tool Smooth holes HSS

Compression Fitting

Pipe fitting Joins pipes Brass

Tap Wrench

Tool holder Holds tap Steel

Push Fitting

Quick pipe fitting Joins pipes Plastic/brass

Grub Screw

Headless screw Secures parts Steel

R Clip

Retaining clip Holds pins Steel

Rack and Pinion

Gear system Linear motion Steel

Stainless Steel

Corrosion-resistant alloy Durable parts Iron + chromium

Aluminium

Lightweight metal Structures Aluminium

Copper

Conductive metal Wiring Copper

Mild Steel

Low carbon steel General use Iron + carbon

Brass

Alloy Low friction parts Copper + zinc

Transistor

Electronic switch Controls signals Silicon

Resistor

Limits current Controls electricity Carbon/metal

Stepper Motor

Step motor Precise movement Steel, copper

Capacitor

Stores charge Smooths signals Metal + dielectric

Switch

Circuit control On/off Plastic + metal

Motor

Converts energy Movement Steel, copper