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News, insights and product resources from Essentra

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How to size conduit for cable

A guide to calculating conduit fill.

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How to measure bolt size

A step-by-step guide to bolt sizing.

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Low, medium, and high-carbon steel: everything you need to know

Find out what makes them different

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What are screw thread sizes?

A guide to measuring your screws correctly.

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What is the difference between metric and standard fasteners?

Your guide to metric and U.S. standards.

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What is plastic injection molding and how does it work?

Find out how your plastic components parts are made.

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The differences between nylon 6 and nylon 6/6

Learn what you’re getting with each nylon.

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Types of hinges and where to use them

How to choose the right hinge for your project.

Customer Case Studies

Case Studies

Parker Case Study

How our Threaded Protection Plugs supported hassle-free procurement.

Case Studies

Iracroft Case Study

How Essentra helped Iracroft support their customer's sustainability goals

Case Studies

Conceptole Case Study

The Essentra Components kits reduced assembly time during production by 10%

Case Studies

EAE Case Study

EAE Elektroteknik improve productivity and efficiency with Essentra

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How to choose caps and plugs

Find the right cap or plug with our application guide

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Pros and Cons of Glass-Filled Nylon

Is glass-filled nylon right for your application? Find out now.

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A guide to knobs: types, materials and applications

Help in making sense of your knob choices.

Product Resources

The advantages of heavy-duty hinges

Why choose heavy-duty hinges for your application

Knowledge Centre

News, insights and product resources from Essentra

How to size conduit for cable

How to measure bolt size

Low, medium, and high-carbon steel: everything you need to know

What are screw thread sizes?

What is the difference between metric and standard fasteners?

What is plastic injection molding and how does it work?

The differences between nylon 6 and nylon 6/6

Types of hinges and where to use them

Parker Case Study

Iracroft Case Study

Conceptole Case Study

EAE Case Study

How to choose caps and plugs

Pros and Cons of Glass-Filled Nylon

A guide to knobs: types, materials and applications

The advantages of heavy-duty hinges

Types of Access Hardware for Enclosure Security and How to Choose the Right Ones

Handle design: T, L and pull handles

A guide to PCB spacers

Hydraulic hose protection to ensure safe designs

Knowledge Centre

News, insights and product resources from Essentra

How to size conduit for cable

How to measure bolt size

Low, medium, and high-carbon steel: everything you need to know

What are screw thread sizes?

What is the difference between metric and standard fasteners?

What is plastic injection molding and how does it work?

The differences between nylon 6 and nylon 6/6

Types of hinges and where to use them

The appliance of science: Our journey towards net-zero

Climate change and sustainable manufacturing

Achieving net zero: challenges and best practices

How can Industry 4.0 support the circular economy?

How does recycling plastic help the environment?

How components manufacturers can reduce their carbon footprint

How technology can help manufacturing to become sustainable

Can plastics manufacturing be environmentally friendly?

Is component manufacturing going green?

What are the key sustainability challenges facing the plastic components industry?

How Essentra Components is making manufacturing more sustainable

The circular economy: A beginner’s guide for industrial plastics buyers

Plastic components face new legislation issues

Sustainable Manufacturing: What bioplastics means for your business

Sustainable Manufacturing: the terms you need to know

Sustainable Manufacturing: a beginner’s guide

Parker Case Study

Iracroft Case Study

Conceptole Case Study

EAE Case Study

How to choose caps and plugs

Pros and Cons of Glass-Filled Nylon

A guide to knobs: types, materials and applications

The advantages of heavy-duty hinges

Types of Access Hardware for Enclosure Security and How to Choose the Right Ones

Handle design: T, L and pull handles

A guide to PCB spacers

Hydraulic hose protection to ensure safe designs