Essentra Components

Industrial Plastic Components, Caps, Plugs, Fasteners & Cable Management - Essentra Components South Africa

As a global market leader in the manufacture and distribution of injection moulded plastic products, dip moulded vinyl parts and metal components, Essentra Components distributes over 45,000 precision-engineered parts across South Africa and internationally.

Uniquely combining the expertise and flexibility of a manufacturer with the service and range of a distributor, Essentra Components has been producing essential components for over 65 years across a huge range of industries and applications. Industrial clients can quickly source foundational protection and finishing components, including plastic caps and plugs, panel fasteners, heavy-duty wire and cable management, and high-security locks and latches.

Backed by 65 years of global manufacturing expertise and a robust international supply chain spanning 28 countries, Essentra Components specialises in high-demand, high-volume hardware solutions for South African industry.

With over 45,000 precision-engineered products in stock — from plastic caps and plugs to automation components and access hardware — Essentra Components supports businesses across automotive, mining, renewable energy, and medical device sectors with fast local delivery. Free samples are available on most product lines, and CAD downloads are provided on all standard products.

Plastic Components Supplied Across South Africa

45,000+ Products In Stock

Essentra Components plastic protection range – fasteners, access hardware and electronic components South Africa

Plastic Fasteners & Fixings

Essentra Components supplies a comprehensive range of plastic and nylon fasteners for industrial, automotive, and electronic assembly applications across South Africa. The selection covers nuts, washers, rods, screws, rivets, and panel fasteners in nylon, polypropylene, and stainless steel — from Hex Nuts, Dome Nuts, Wing Nuts, and Thumb Nuts to Nylon Flat Washers and Metal Washers. All products meet international quality and durability standards, with free samples available before volume ordering.

Plastic Fasteners, Nuts, Bolts, Rivets and Spacers
  • Plastic Nuts and Bolts
  • Plastic Rods and Screws
  • Plastic Rivets
  • Plastic Panel Fasteners
  • Plastic Pin Fasteners / Hardware Pins
  • Plastic Spacers and Standoffs

Access Hardware Components - Locks, Latches, Knobs

A complete range of access hardware for industrial enclosures, electrical cabinets, machinery, and commercial furniture across South Africa includes: compression locks, cam locks, swing handles, pull handles, concealed and spring hinges, and electronic access solutions — with IP65 to IP69K ingress protection ratings available for demanding environments. Custom solutions include colour matching, bespoke sizing, and fully custom-manufactured parts designed to exact specifications.

Plastic Latches, Locks Knobs, Handles Components
  • Plastic Locks and Latches
  • Plastic Knobs
  • Plastic Handles
  • Plastic Grips
  • Plastic Levers
  • Plastic Hinges

Protector Components - Plastic Caps, Plugs, Inserts

Our comprehensive range of protection caps and plugs designed to safeguard from damage and contamination throughout manufacturing, transit, and storage processes, includes plastic caps and plugs in various materials to meet industry demands, with options for end caps, screw caps, threaded plugs, and high-temperature masking solutions. Widely used across automotive, manufacturing, and construction industries, we have the right solution to protect your components and maintain quality.

Plastic Caps and Plugs
  • Plastic Caps
  • Plastic Plugs
  • Plastic Pipe and Flange Protectors
  • Plastic Hose Protectors
  • High Temperature Masking Caps, Plugs, Tapes & Tubing
  • Plastic Edge Protectors
  • Plastic Inserts & Adjusters

Cable Management Components - Conduit, Clamps, Cable Wraps & Sleeves

Essentra Components supplies a full range of plastic cable management components for industrial, automotive, and data infrastructure applications across South Africa. Products include cable bushings, conduit, cable glands, grommets, clamps, cleats, and cable wraps and sleeves — engineered for consumer appliances, data cabinets, outdoor enclosures, and harsh industrial environments. UL94 flame-rated options are available for applications requiring fire safety compliance.

Plastic Components for Cable Management
  • Cable Bushings
  • Cable Chains
  • Cable Conduit
  • Cable Wraps & Sleeves
  • Cable Clamps
  • Cable Cleats
  • Cable Glands
  • Cable Grommets
  • Plastic Insulators

Automation Components - Lead & Ball Nuts & Screws, Linear Rails

The range of automation components for machinery, robotics, and automated production systems across South Africa, includes motion control hardware, lead and ball screws, linear rails, ball transfer units, and precision screws available in 303 and 316 stainless steel and G2 and G5 titanium grades — making Essentra one of the few suppliers in South Africa stocking titanium-grade precision fasteners. Over 20,000 automation products are available from stock.

Plastic Components for Automation Systems
  • Motion Control
  • Lead & Ball Nuts
  • Lead & Ball Screws
  • Ball Joints
  • Linear Rails
  • Precision Screws
  • Ball Transfer Units
  • Linear Carriages

Plastic Castor Wheels, Feet & Adjustable Glides

Essentra Components supplies plastic castor wheels, adjustable feet, and furniture glides for industrial equipment, medical devices, and commercial furniture applications across South Africa. The range covers light-duty furniture castors, heavy-duty industrial castors, precision levelling adjusters, anti-vibration mounts, and pallet and scaffolding feet — all available in rubber, plastic, and metal construction. Heavy-duty castors are stocked for high-load industrial applications in manufacturing, warehousing, and healthcare environments.

Plastic Castor Wheels
  • Castor Wheels
  • Heavy Duty Castors
  • Plastic Adjustable Feet
  • Plastic Furniture Glides
  • Industrial Castors
  • Bumper Feet
  • Anti-vibration Mounts & Buffers
  • Precision Levelling Adjusters
  • Pallet & Scaffolding Feet

Furniture and Shopfitting Components - Feet, Glides, Corner Protectors

The range of plastic furniture and shopfitting components includes corner and edge protectors, furniture feet and glides, protective netting, tube fittings, cabinet hardware, hook and loop fasteners, cinch straps, and point-of-sale display components — provide practical, durable solutions for both high-volume retail shopfitting and custom furniture manufacturing.

Plastic Furniture Components
  • Display
  • Furniture Protectors
  • Plastic Protective Netting
  • Corner Edge Protectors
  • Hook & Loop
  • Tube Fittings
  • Cabinet and Furniture Components

Plastic Cable Ties & Clips

Over 2,400 plastic cable ties and clips are stocked for automotive wiring, panel building, data centre cabling, and outdoor electrical installations across South Africa. The range includes standard and heavy-duty cable ties, heat-stabilised and UV-resistant options, hook and loop cable ties, cable tie mounts, screw-in cable clips, wire saddles, and adjustable clips. Free samples are available on most product lines — order samples before committing to volume to confirm the correct specification.

Plastic Cable Ties
  • Plastic Cable Ties
  • Cable Tie Mounts
  • Hook and Loop Cable Ties
  • Screw-in Cable Clips
  • Heavy Duty Cable Ties
  • Heat Stabilised Cable Ties
  • Cable Straps
  • Cable Clamps
  • Adjustable Clips
  • Wire Saddles

Plastic Locks, Compression Latches & Security Hinges

Explore our product range of compression locks, cam locks, swing handles, slide latches, push-to-close latches, and concealed, corner, and spring hinges for secure industrial enclosures and commercial cabinetry across South Africa. Products are available in steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and engineering plastic — with IP65 to IP69K ingress protection ratings for wash-down, outdoor, and chemically exposed environments. Trusted by manufacturers in the railway, food processing, electronics, and mining sectors throughout southern Africa.

Plastic Locks and Latches
  • Compression Locks and Latches
  • Swing Handles
  • Slide and Swell Latches
  • Cam Locks and Latches
  • Furniture Locks and Latches
  • Push to Close Latches
  • Concealed hinges
  • Corner hinges
  • Spring hinges

Plastic Pipe and Flange Protector Caps, Plugs, Pipe Chocks

The range of plastic pipe and flange protectors for the oil and gas, petrochemical, construction, and water treatment industries, includes LDPE and polyethylene pipe protection caps and plugs, full-face and raised-face flange protectors, adhesive flange covers, bevel edge protectors, and pipe chocks for securing heavy pipe bundles during storage and international transit. Vent-hole options prevent pressure build-up in sealed pipe ends during temperature-change environments.

Plastic pipe and flange protectors
  • Plastic Pipe Chocks
  • Plastic Flange Covers
  • Plastic Pipe Protection Caps & Plugs
  • Adhesive Flange Protectors
  • Full Face Flange Protectors
  • Bevel Edge Protectors
  • Raised Face Flange Protectors

Why Choose Essentra Components?

45,000+ Products In Stock

Essentra Components maintains one of the largest plastic components inventories available in South Africa — ensuring the right solution is available for every project without lengthy lead times.

Fast, Reliable Delivery Across South Africa

Backed by a robust international supply chain spanning 28 countries and a large local inventory, Essentra Components delivers high-volume orders quickly to customers across South Africa.

Custom Manufacturing & Bespoke Solutions

Beyond the standard catalogue, Essentra Components offers bespoke solutions including custom colour matching, prototyping, 3D printing, and fully custom manufacturing. CAD downloads are available on all standard products, and free samples are provided on most product lines.

65 Years of Industry Expertise

Components are trusted across equipment manufacturing, mining, renewable energy, medical devices, automotive, and railway industries. With over six decades of global manufacturing experience, Essentra Components has the technical knowledge to solve complex component challenges.

Technical Support & Free Samples

Free samples are available on most product lines — order before you commit to volume. Technical support, expert component advice, and CAD downloads are all available at no charge, reducing prototyping time and procurement risk.

Discover the Essentra Difference

Whether you’re designing a prototype, scaling up production, or seeking innovative solutions to complex challenges, we are here to help. Explore our extensive product range & take advantage of our custom manufacturing capabilities.

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