A thumb screw or nut is simply one designed to be easily tightened and loosened by hand, for quick and easy fixturing. Because of this they are characterised by different heads depending on their use. Knurled nuts for example provide ridges for extra grip, whereas winged nuts are designed with wing-like protrusions where space allows for more leverage.
Wixroyd thumb screws are available in steel and with the thread all the way up to the head. Our technical support team is more than happy to give you a hand choosing the right thumb screw or nut for your application.
Tommy screws and nuts with either movable or fixed bar. DIN 6304, DIN 6305, DIN 6306 and DIN 6307.
What are the advantages of using Thumb Screws?
Thumb screws are used in various industrial applications and offer many benefits. For applications that require regular maintenance, using thumb screws helps engineers to save time on repairs and maintenance. Custom designed thumb screws, such as knurled thumb screws, also helps to improve impact resistance, paritcular in applications that are subjected to vibrations. Thumb screws are also becoming increasingly common for outdoor applications and can withstand rigorous usage, fixed in place commonly by a washer to ensure stability.
What can Thumb Screws be used for?
At Wixroyd our thumbscrews are made from stainless steel, or steel, which adds to their durability, and ensures lasting performance. Thumb screws are a suitable solution for a variety of applications and are popularly used on everything from safety covers for electric gadgets to aerospace applications, high vibration boats to high-stress, corrosive outdoor applications.
Are Thumb Screws easy to use?
Thumb screws are extremely easy to use and are ideal for applications in which space is too restricted to allow enough clearance for the use of other tools to fasten a screw. Knurled thumb screws offer extra grip whilst other heads are available. Please contact us today and an expert engineer will help guide you through our thumb screw options.
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