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DIN Plastic

 (12 product groups)


Machine Screws - Pan

Slotted, Torx and Crossed (Phillips) style Pan Head Machine Screws that come in standard metric and imperial sizes.

A Pan Head Screw is a great replacement to metal screws. They are lightweight, and offer resistance to vibration, chemical and electrical resistance, and corrosion.

A wide choice of materials are available in our Screw Pan Hd range, including Nylon 6/6, Polycarbonate (PC), Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS), plus metal options in Mild Steel and Stainless Steel.

  • DIN 85 and DIN 7985
  • Colours: Beige, Brown, Clear and Natural.

Machine Screws - Cheese

These slotted cheese Machine Screws have a deep head with a recess and a smooth bearing surface. They may be tightened with a screwdriver or other tools and have high precision and driving capacity.

It is easy to install and remove and provides a strong and long-lasting grip, preventing the screw from sliding. These are appropriate for applications where the head is not visible. Used in residential appliances, automotive, fixing electrical components and machinery construction.

  • Material: PP, PVDF, Nylon, PA
  • Colour: Natural, Black

Machine Screws - Countersunk

Countersunk machine screws have a flat head with a tapered bottom, allowing the screw to rest flush with the surface of the material to which it is fastened, making them excellent for situations where the head is not visible. This keeps the skin and clothes from snagging.

Usually threaded down the shaft and may be tightened with a screwdriver or equivalent equipment. It is simple to install and remove, providing a tidy and visually pleasing finish while remaining useful. They are long-lasting, corrosion-resistant, and lightweight. Used in applications such as handrails, furniture and lighting fixtures.

  • Material: Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Nylon, PVDF, PP, PPS, Reny, PEEK, PA
  • Colour: Natural, White, Black, Beige, Light Brown, Tan
  • Material Flammability Standard: , UL94 V-0, UL94 HB


Series Code :SR1967

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

Socket Head Cap Screws - Plastic Standard Head

These Socket Head Cap Screws - Plastic Standard Heads are fasteners utilised in various applications that require a secure and non-metallic connection. These screws have a hexagonal socket in the head and a standard head shape.

It has high corrosion resistance, making it suited for use in settings where moisture, chemicals, or other corrosive substances are present. Furthermore, the plastic head is non-conductive, making it excellent for electrical shielding applications. This feature guards against the screws generating electrical shorts or interfering with sensitive electronic components.

It is easy to install using a regular hex key or Allen wrench. Commonly used in industries such as electronics, automotive, and furniture manufacturing. They are especially suitable in situations that need a non-metallic connection since the plastic head protects sensitive or polished surfaces.

Leaf Hinges - Screw On

Leaf Hinges are a style of surface mount hinges with a flat leaf design, and are used for various applications. This Leaf Hinge range have a countersunk design that makes them an ideal choice for flush mounted doors and panels.

The surface mounted hinge range offers different formats of countersunk holes, depending on the strength of the support required by the application. Our Countersunk Hinges are provided in a choice of materials that suit the environmental demands of the application, whether that's indoor or outdoor exposure.

The material options include; hinges made from Aluminium, Die Cast Zinc Allow, Steel, and Stainless Steel countersunk hinge, and Polyamide surface mount hinge options. The surface mount hinge offer is suitable for M5 and M6 fixings, and is generally used on plain, flush mounted isolated, and heavy duty doors. Options are also available to that can be used on generators and machinery covers.

A broad choice of material finishes, including; Polished, Powder Coating, Anodised, Zinc and Chrome Plating, and Electro-polished - offering added protection and resistence, including corrosion resistance.

  • Maximum Rotation; 180 and 270 degrees
  • Leaf Shapes: Square, Rectangle, Round and Angled
  • Colours: Black, Clear, Natural and Silver

Retaining Washers

A Plastic Retaining Washer is primarily used to hold screws and bolts in place during assembly and have a design that grips the outside of screw or bolt shank. Also known as an Anti Loss Washer, they provide insulation, cushioning and spacing. They help insulate fastening assemblies from moisture and electricity.

This washer range includes options with internal and external teeth with a tapered design. The washer easily slides on to the screw (or bolt) and is retained by the screw once assembled. The washer cold forms and fully enters the pitch of the screw to provide sealing.

These washers allow for preliminary mounting of the screw (or bolt) before securing with a nut. They are ideal when pre-assembly of the screw and washer is required. They also help reduce assembly time and cost.

The range includes material options that provide corrosion, abrasion and chemical resistance.

  • Materials: Polycarbonate (PC), Polyamide 6.6 (PA) and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
  • Colour: Natural

Flat Washers - Rubber

Rubber Washers for sale at Essentra Components. Designed for use with screws, bolts and nuts - flat washers rubber are an essential component in any fastener assembly. Also known as plain washers, they are the most commonly used washer type. Flat washers do not have a locking function, but instead are applied as protection for mating surfaces, from damage. Our rubber washers, which are often used by manufactures for spacing, buffing, sealing and for locking purposes, provide ideal support to threaded fasteners, particularly in the construction industry. These durable flat rubber washers have excellent anti-vibration and shock absorbing properties, whilst also helping to seal fluids and other liquid connections - and offer superior insulation, particularly within electronic assemblies.

The range includes a Thermoplastic Rubber Washer (TPR) that has improved chemical resistance, sealing characteristics and vibration resistance. These are a great solution for oil, gas and automotive industries. These flat rubbers are manufactured to DIN 125 standard. They also benefit from flame resistance to UL94 HB standard.

We also offer a flat washer made from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), which has high stiffness and fantastic electrical properties - making it ideal for use in a range of electrical assembly applications. This PVC washer provides abrasion and moisture resistance.

  • Smooth, black finish
  • Rubber washer sizes include, but are not limited to; M8 rubber washers.

Pull Handles - Through Hole One-Sided

Recessed pull handles are mounted flush to a door or panel. They can be mounted by snapping them into a panel; they can also be welded or screw mounted. Plastic recessed handles are the most popular; however, we also offer stainless steel and aluminum flush handles.

Standard Hex Nuts - Plastic

Plastic Hex Nuts, or Hex Nuts, are made from a variety of plastics and come in a selection of thread sizes to suit your application needs. These popular plastic nuts can are securely screwed on to a bolt or other fastener fitting, thanks to the threaded core.The hexagonal shape means the nut can be easily tightened and loosened - making them a practical choice.

Our plastic hexagonal nuts come in a choice of materials, including Nylon 6/6 (or Polyamide), Polypropylene (PP) and Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF). Refer to standard NF E 2403, ISO 4032, DIN 555, DIN 934 for guidance purposes only. Included is a high-quality Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) option, which offers resistance to most chemicals and is UL94 V0 rated. The brown PEEK material is also has a continuous application temperature of 180C. The range also features a polycarbonate transparent nut, ideal for Point of Sale (POS) display construction.

  • Colours: Black, Brown, Natural, Transparent, Grey.

Our Plastic Hex Nuts are regularly purchased with Retaining Washers.

Handle Turn Cam Latches - T Handle

Handle Turn Cam Latches feature an T-shaped handle. They are commonly used cabinet and furniture applications.

The cam latches compression allows for a more secure seal where IP/NEMA performance is required. This also allows for improved insulation against noise and vibration conditions.

With locking and non-locking options to choose, you are sure to find a solution for your application.

  • Lock Type options; Keyed Alike, Keyed to Differ, Keyed CH751, Keyed J327 and Keyless
  • Several mounting orientations; Left-hand, Right-hand and Universal
  • Screw mount design


Series Code :SR5518

Dome Nuts - Nylon

Dome Nuts, also known as Cap Nuts and Acorn Nuts, is a type of nut that has a domed end on one side. As such, a Dome Nut is ideal for covering and protecting a bolt or screw in a wide range of applications.

Made from Nylon 6/6, these Nylon Acorn Nuts not only protect the bold threads under the nut, but also provide a tidy appearance. A Cap Nut may also improve safey on some joints and applications. When an assembly needs a smooth finsih, or you wish to hide or disguise the fasteners and exposed threads of an application, Plastic Dome Nuts are the ideal solution.

  • Nut Shape: Hexagonal
  • Colours: Black and Natural
  • DIN 1587