UK Defence Engineering Components for Mission-Ready Systems
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Trusted by leading UK defence contractors and OEMs
We supply precision-engineered components that meet strict Ministry of Defence specifications.
From rapid-release mechanisms to secure access systems, our hardware is built to perform under pressure - keeping mission-critical equipment fully operational in any environment.
Precision Hardware for Defence Applications
Every detail matters in defence engineering. Our components are designed for extreme performance - ensuring smooth operation, secure locking, and reliable positioning across air, land, and maritime systems.
Why Leading Defence Engineers Choose Our Components
- Defence-grade materials: stainless steel, PEEK, titanium & high-strength alloys
- Engineered for shock, vibration, corrosion & temperature extremes
- Lightweight, durable, and designed for field serviceability
- Precision tolerances and consistent quality - verified under MOD compliance
- Supported by responsive technical and supply-chain support teams
Our product range includes:
- Spring and Index Plungers for precision positioning and secure engagement
- Quick Lift Pins and Ball Lock Pins for rapid assembly and field maintenance
- Ergonomic Grips and Handles for safety control under demanding conditions
- Heavy-duty Hinges, Latches, and Locks for high-security access and enclosure systems
- Bespoke and modified components to meet unique defence specifications
Request a Confidential Engineering Consultation
Discuss your project needs with our UK-based specialists - from prototype development to full-scale production.
Precision Hardware - Built for Reliability, Designed for Performance
Trusted by leading UK defence contractors and OEMs
We supply precision-engineered components that meet strict Ministry of Defence specifications.
From rapid-release mechanisms to secure access systems, our hardware is built to perform under pressure - keeping mission-critical equipment fully operational in any environment.
Precision Hardware for Defence Applications
Every detail matters in defence engineering. Our components are designed for extreme performance - ensuring smooth operation, secure locking, and reliable positioning across air, land, and maritime systems.
Why Leading Defence Engineers Choose Our Components
- Defence-grade materials: stainless steel, PEEK, titanium & high-strength alloys
- Engineered for shock, vibration, corrosion & temperature extremes
- Lightweight, durable, and designed for field serviceability
- Precision tolerances and consistent quality - verified under MOD compliance
- Supported by responsive technical and supply-chain support teams
Our product range includes:
- Spring and Index Plungers for precision positioning and secure engagement
- Quick Lift Pins and Ball Lock Pins for rapid assembly and field maintenance
- Ergonomic Grips and Handles for safety control under demanding conditions
- Heavy-duty Hinges, Latches, and Locks for high-security access and enclosure systems
- Bespoke and modified components to meet unique defence specifications
Request a Confidential Engineering Consultation
Discuss your project needs with our UK-based specialists - from prototype development to full-scale production.
- explore precision components built for performance and reliability.
- explore precision components built for performance and reliability.
Performance Without Compromise
In mission-critical operations, small components make a big difference. Our engineered hardware ensures mechanical stability, security, and repeatable performance — helping you reduce downtime and improve operational readiness.
- ✅ Superior reliability under extreme field conditions
- ✅ Fast, secure installation and maintenance
- ✅ Extended component life cycles
- ✅ Improved operator safety and system performance
Performance Without Compromise
In mission-critical operations, small components make a big difference. Our engineered hardware ensures mechanical stability, security, and repeatable performance — helping you reduce downtime and improve operational readiness.
- ✅ Superior reliability under extreme field conditions
- ✅ Fast, secure installation and maintenance
- ✅ Extended component life cycles
- ✅ Improved operator safety and system performance
Specialist Defence Manufacturing Capabilities
We combine decades of precision engineering experience with advanced CNC and inspection technology to deliver fully traceable, defence-ready components.
- ✅ Full traceability from raw material to delivery
- ✅ Rapid prototyping and scalable UK production
- ✅ Rigorous testing and inspection at every stage
Specialist Defence Manufacturing Capabilities
We combine decades of precision engineering experience with advanced CNC and inspection technology to deliver fully traceable, defence-ready components.
- ✅ Full traceability from raw material to delivery
- ✅ Rapid prototyping and scalable UK production
- ✅ Rigorous testing and inspection at every stage
Serving Land, Air, & Sea Defence Platforms
Our components are integrated into a wide range of UK and allied defence applications:
- Aircraft & UAVs
- Armoured and ground Vehicles
- Naval ships & submarines
- Missiles & launcer systems
- Radar, ISR & communications platforms
- Field and ground support equipment
Serving Land, Air, & Sea Defence Platforms
Our components are integrated into a wide range of UK and allied defence applications:
- Aircraft & UAVs
- Armoured and ground Vehicles
- Naval ships & submarines
- Missiles & launcer systems
- Radar, ISR & communications platforms
- Field and ground support equipment
Serving Land, Air, & Sea Defence Platforms
Our components are integrated into a wide range of UK and allied defence applications:
- Aircraft & UAVs
- Armoured and ground vehicles
- Naval ships & submarines
- Missiles & launcher systems
- Radar, ISR & communications platforms
- Field and ground support equipment
High-Performance Defence Components
Spring Plungers
Engineered for precision and reliability, our spring plungers are designed to perform in the most demanding defence environments. Ideal for positioning, indexing, and locking components, they deliver consistent performance even under vibration, impact, and extreme conditions. Compact, durable, and dependable — the perfect choice for mission-critical assemblies and equipment.
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Spring Plungers [Metric] Headed/Headless in steel, stainless steel, brass and delrin. Sizes M3-M24 plus smooth/weldable finish. Single/ Double Ended. Specials on request.
Spring Plungers with Ball are able to be used for locating, for applying pressure or lifting off. The spring plungers’ temperature can range up to 250°C.
To be used for locating or as a detent.
Special springs available on request.
Striker bushings are used together with spring plungers when a contact surface is required with high resistance. In particular they are recommended for use with spring plungers equipped with high load value and particularly those with increased spring loads.
Index Plungers
When accuracy and speed matter, our index plungers provide effortless and repeatable positioning. Built for reliability, they enable quick adjustments and secure locking in applications such as maintenance fixtures, transport systems, and modular assemblies. Manufactured from high-strength materials, they’re designed to perform under pressure.
Wixroyd Pull Rings are used in applications where high precision isn’t required. The pull rings also have a temperature resistance of up to 250°C.
Extended pin assists locating and indexing of components. Due to its extended length the pin does not fully retract flush to the plunger body.
Precision Index Plungers are supplied part-assembled to enable precise setting, grip and body must be glued after mounting. Non-removable once installed.
Distance collars adapt the thread length of index plungers to enable different thread reaches.
Ball Lock Pins
Our ball lock pins provide a quick-release fastening solution that’s as strong as it is simple. Their positive locking mechanism guarantees a secure hold, making them perfect for high-vibration and heavy-duty defence applications. Whether used in weapon mounts, transport frames, or structural assemblies, these pins deliver speed, safety, and strength.
Self-locking. 1.4542 (AISI 630) stainless steel. Available in orange, black, blue and grey. Extreme load capacity due to high material grade. Shearing resistance similar to DIN 50141.
Self locking. 1.4305 & 1.4542 stainless steel. Temperature resistance of -30°C to +150°C. Shearing resistance similar to DIN 50141.
Self locking. 1.4305 & 1.4542 stainless steel. Temperature resistance of -30°C to +150°C. Temperature resistance of -30°C to +150°C. Shearing resistance similar to DIN 50141.
Single acting. Self locking. 1.4305 & 1.4542 stainless steel. Shearing reisistance similar to DIN 50141.
Quick Lift Pins
Quick lift pins make assembly and disassembly fast, simple, and secure. Designed for tool-free operation, they’re ideal for defence systems where efficiency and strength are essential. With precision-engineered construction and corrosion-resistant materials, our lift pins ensure dependable performance, even in the toughest field conditions.
Quick lifting rings can lift forces up to 4.8kN (with a 5 fold in-built safety factor). With a temperature range up to +250°C. The design of the safety shackle prevents accidental locking/unlocking. Safety shackle is adjustable and can be used to lift components at 90°, 45° or 180°.
Heavy duty lifting pins, quick and easy to use with pivoting shackles and protective bars, to prevent unintentional unlocking. The threaded lifting pin is inserted into a threaded hole. The rotatable shackle will always align with the tensile direction of pull without the pin rotating. This prevents the load-handling device from being turned out of the thread and the component can be lifted safely.
The t-handled grip can be used to move or transport workpieces via hand, e.g. part finished components, work holding systems, speakers and other containers. Corrosion and weathering resistant, thus also suitable for outdoor application.
Locating Bushes are used for quick and safe locating of lifting pins. They provide easy and safe assembly, and can be incorporated into a variety of materials. Can be used in thin-walled parts and blind holes.
Lifting Shackles
Lifting shackles play a critical role in defence operations, providing a reliable and secure connection point for heavy-duty lifting, rigging, and load-handling tasks. Engineered to withstand extreme environments and high-stress conditions, shackles are essential in the movement, transport, and maintenance of military equipment.
High tensile steel, strength class >8. Supplied with CE certificate. For use in temperatures from -20°C to +200°C. Can be used in lower or higher temperatures, but this affects the load rating. Double articulation allows perfect alignment with the sling if the part rotates during the lift.
High tensile steel, strength class >8. Supplied with CE certificate. For use in temperatures from -20°C to +200°C. Can be used in lower or higher temperatures, but this affects the load rating. Double articulation allows perfect alignment with the sling if the part rotates during the lift.
Forged alloy steel. Flexible lifting ring with three threads in one - vertical lifting only.
Forged alloy steel, black oxide coated. Supplied with thin head bolt, nut and cotter pin. Min. design safety factor 6:1. Imperial.
Grips
Built for control and comfort, our grips and handles are designed to perform in challenging defence environments. Crafted from robust, corrosion-resistant materials, they ensure reliability and ease of use across a wide range of equipment and machinery. From ergonomic designs to heavy-duty configurations, they’re made to keep you in command.
Palm Grips and Star Grips come in a large range of shapes and sizes. They come with threads or tapped/through holes for secure fixing. As well as a host of materials and finishes.
Ergonomic designs in thermoplast or duroplast plastic, wing nuts with or without thread.
Ball Knobs, Mushroom Knobs, Gear Shift, Push Pull, Tapered and Revolving Knobs with male/female threads in a variety of materials. Also Oval, T-Handle, and Conical Knobs.
Handles
Cast stainless steel handle shank; abrasive blasted and electro-polished, dull bright finish. Stainless steel connecting tube; precision ground and grooved plastic coating. Front and rear mounting.
Solid thermoplastic PA 6, glass reinforced. Matt black or orange with fine grain structure. Extremely resistant to torsion and easy to grip. Minimum stress resistance >1000N.
Polished stainless steel, AISI 304. Spring return handle. Stress resistance: min. 200N.
Satin finish stainless steel. AISI 304. Supplied with stainless steel screws. Hook design. Handle is concealed when not in use.
Hinges
Precision-engineered for durability, our hinges offer smooth, reliable movement in demanding defence applications. Suitable for access panels, protective covers, and enclosures, they combine strength and stability with long-term performance. Available in a variety of styles and finishes, they’re built to meet the highest standards of functionality and resilience.
Our hinges are suitable for external applications due to their materials - the majority made from stainless steel, plastic or die-cast zinc. In this range we have tried to cover every kind of type of hinge that you may require for an external application ranging from lift-off hinges to Butt hinges.
Designed to provide a concealed hinge for any kind of applications. Variety of different mounting methods i.e, weld on, bolt on and screw mounting, different designs such as a lot of these come with a removable pin to create an easy installation method. They also come with their own specific opening maximum opening angle depending on your requirements.
Specially designed range with a Torque damper system already built in to the hinge to work with a smooth motion rather than a slam shut. The system is already built into the hinge so you will not need to worry about incorporating the torque damper into your design.
Two sizes of curved rail - made to suit the customer's required radius and arc length. Can be supplied with constant radius or with variable radius. Ideal for linear motion guide rail systems that need to turn corners.
Latches & Locks
Secure, durable, and built for protection — our latches and locks are trusted across the defence sector for their strength and reliability. Designed to safeguard mission-critical equipment and enclosures, they combine ease of operation with resistance to vibration, tampering, and wear. Confidence you can lock in, every time.
Wixroyd has a large range of cam action latches in stock with many different handle, housing and lock type variations. These latches offer a simple yet effective solution for securing electrical cabinets, machinery covers and other enclosures.
Vertical. Heavy-duty. Fixed grip. Standard cylinder lock. Stainless steel, AISI 303.
Insert driver. Extended body. Die cast zinc. Supplied with zinc plated steel nut.
Padlock with handle. Fixed grip. Die cast zinc. Order cam separately. The wing knob can be locked by two sizes of padlock max. scackle dia. 7.5mm or 10mm. Panel thickness 1 to 6mm max.
Adjustable grip. Extruded aluminium handle shank and stainless steel 1.4301 handle tube.
Draw Latches
Secure, durable, and built for protection — our latches and locks are trusted across the defence sector for their strength and reliability. Designed to safeguard mission-critical equipment and enclosures, they combine ease of operation with resistance to vibration, tampering, and wear. Confidence you can lock in, every time.
Quarter turn. All parts polished stainless steel, AISI 304. Single key supplied.
Simple. Die cast zinc housing and strike. Stainless steel bracket. Two keys supplied per lock. Not supplied with fixing screws.
All parts from stainless steel, AISI 3034, satin finish. Fixing screws not included.
Flexible T-handle in black rubber, 65/70 shore hardness. ZInc plated steel anchor plate and strike plate. Supplied with cotter pin. Order anchor plate and strike plate separately.
Shoulder Screws
Precision-engineered shoulder screws designed to meet the uncompromising demands of the defence sector. Built for reliability under extreme conditions, our components deliver consistent performance where it matters most.
Hex drive. Stainless steel (AISI 303, 1.4305), black oxide coating. Tensile strength 550 N/mm2. Proof stress min. 190 N/mm2, austenitic stainless steel. Good resistance to corrosion. Mildly magnetic.
Stainless steel (AISI 316, 1.440).
Tensile strength 480 N/mm2.
Proof stress min. 200 N/mm2, austenitic stainless steel.
Provides excellent corrosion resistance for use in highly caustic or marine environments. Non magnetic.
Stainless steel (AISI 416, 1.4005). Tensile strength 650 N/mm2. Proof stress min. 450 N/mm2, martensitic stainless steel. Stainless steel 416 is a harder, stronger grade of stainless steel. Magnetic and slightly less resistant to corrosion.
Slot drive. Austenitic stainless steel (AISI 303, 1.4305).
Good resistance to corrosion.
Mildly magnetic.
Captive Screws
Our captive screws ensure components remain securely attached, even during transport, vibration, or rapid deployment. Manufactured to exacting tolerances and available in high-strength stainless steels and corrosion-resistant alloys, they provide long-term durability and exceptional reliability.
Slot and hex drive. Imperial. Stainless steel (AISI 303, 1.4305)
Tensile strength 550 N/mm2.
Also available in steel, stainless (AISI 316, 1.440), brass, aluminium etc.
Hex drive. Stainless steel (AISI 303, 1.4305).
Tensile strength 550 N/mm2. Proof stress min. 190 N/mm2, austenitic stainless steel.
Also available on request in steel, Stainless AISI 316, brass, aluminium etc.
Hex drive. Stainless steel (AISI 303, 1.4305). Tensile strength 550 N/mm2. Proof stress min. 190 N/mm2, austenitic stainless steel. Also available on request in steel, stainless steel (AISI 316, 1.440), brass, aluminium etc. Anu-Lok 180 locking patch. Other locking patches available on request.
Stainless steel (AISI 303, 1.4305), black oxide coating. Tensile strength 550 N/mm2. Proof stress min. 190 N/mm2, austenitic stainless steel. Also available on request in steel (anodised, black oxide or zinc plated) stainless steel (AISI 316, 1.440), brass, aluminium etc.
For Captive Screws. Stainless steel (AISI 303, 1.4305 and AISI 316, 1.440), steel (zinc-plated or black-oxide) and titanium (grade 2 and grade 5). Captive washers have a very shallow thread on the i/d. This enables them to be screwed on, and once past the threads they do not separate from the captive screw or bolt.
Thumb Screws
Our thumb screws deliver quick, tool-free fastening ideal for adjustable components and frequently accessed panels in defence equipment. Manufactured for durability and ease of use, they provide strong grip surfaces—even with gloves—and maintain dependable clamping force under vibration and heavy handling. Perfect for field adjustments, optical equipment, mounting systems, and portable military gear.
Stainless steel 1.4305 (AISI 303).
Matte, shot-blasted.
One piece manufactured.
Blackened steel, quality 5.8.
Turned. Visible face.
One piece manufactured with thread up to the head.
Blackened steel, quality 5.
Turned. Visible face.
Size M 12 not contained in DIN standard.
Blackened steel, quality 5. DIN 466.
Turned. Visible face.
SIze M 12 not contained in DIN standard.
Anti Vibration
Our anti-vibration cylinders, feet, and mounts provide effective shock absorption and vibration damping for sensitive defence hardware. Manufactured from robust elastomers and high-strength metals, these components reduce noise, extend equipment life, and safeguard electronics and mechanical systems in harsh environments. Ideal for vehicle platforms, radar units, enclosures, generators, and communication systems.
Male:male.
Rubber on silver zinc plated steel.
Rubber hardness - 55 Shore A.
Male:male.
Rubber on silver zinc plated steel.
Rubber hardness - 55 Shore A.
Female:female.
Rubber on silver zinc plated steel.
Rubber hardness - 55 Shore A.
Male.
Rubber on silver zinc plated steel.
Rubber hardness - 55 Shore A.
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