Friday, July 13, 2007

Swell Latch

Innovative Components, Inc. announces the introduction of a unique quick release swell latch designed for use on access panels such as furnace filters and automotive storage compartments, or any application requiring a fast, easy, blind fastener. The latch is attached to the outer panel via a rubber gasket and an acorn nut screwed onto the die cast zinc threaded actuator shaft. The shaft assembly passes through a hole on the mating panel. When the latch is actuated, the rubber gasket is compressed and swells outward to capture the mating panel. The result is a secure and vibration resistant connection. A simple flip of the latch releases the outer panel. Unlike other swell latches that have uni-directional flippers that are pinned in place, Innovative’s design is insert molded to be both fully reversible and extra durable. The latch accepts panel thicknesses from 0.XXX” to 0.XXX” . The standard color is black, but custom colors are offered. Innovative Components, Inc. is a manufacturer of plastic knobs, quick release pins, and wire rope lanyards. For more information, visit http://www.knobsource.com/ or contact us at (800) 566-2774.

Snap Lock Star Knobs

*SNAP LOCK STAT KNOBS ALLOW USERS TO ASSEMBLE THEIR OWN KNOB WITH THE NUT OR BOLT OF THEIR CHOICE*

Innovative Components, Inc. announces the introduction of a line of plastic clamping knobs that allow users to assemble their own knobs with the nut or bolt of their choice. The 2.25” diameter star shaped knobs are molded with a hex hole of the appropriate size to accept standard hex nuts, locknuts, hex bolts, and hex cap screws. Fasteners can be easily pushed into a position and snap into the hex hole for a secure fit. This unique design is perfect for MRO, prototypes, jigs and fixtures, and unusual lengths or materials of fasteners. Snap-In Star Knobs are available from stock in sizes matching ¼”, 5/16”, & 3/8” imperial thread sizes. Metric sizes accepting M6, M8, & M10 nuts and bolts are also stocked. Innovative Components, Inc. is a manufacturer of Quick Release Hardware including plastic knobs, quick release pins, swell latches, and wire lanyards. For more information, visit http://www.knobsource.com/ or contact us at (800) 566-2774.

Universal Ball Knobs


One Knob Fits Multiple Thread Sizes

Innovative Components, Inc. announces the introduction of a revolutionary line of ball knobs and shift knobs that utilize a patent-pending self-tapping & self-locking design. This innovation employs multiple interior holes that allow a single knob to mate with a variety of thread sizes. For instance, one common size will accept 5/16-18, 5/16-24, 3/8-16, 3/8-24, M8, & M10. This flexibility simplifies designs and consolidates part numbers. Its all-plastic design means it will never rust and the self-locking feature eliminates the need for any glue or adhesive. The knobs are available from stock in a wide variety of ball and teardrop styles and are molded from high-impact PP. Innovative Components is a manufacturer of plastic clamping knobs, wire rope lanyards, thread identifiers, swell latches, and quick release pins such as positive locking pins, ring detent pins, magnetic selector pins, pop pins, spring loaded plungers, wire lock pins, lynch pins, and knob detent pins. For more information, go to www.knobsource.com or contact us at 800-566-2774.

Innovative Components Hosts A New & Improved Website

Innovative Components, Inc., a leading manufacturer of Quick Release Hardware such as plastic knobs, detent and positive locking pins, wire lock & lynch pins, spring-loaded pop pins, swell latches, and wire lanyards has announced the release of a completely redesigned and improved website. The site, www.knobsource.com now includes expanded product information, including the ability to compare key engineering characteristics for up to five different products at a time. This allows customers to quickly zero-in on the right choice for their application. The new site also includes a detailed explanation of the features and benefits of Innovative Components' strategy of Blended Supply utilizing the company's factories in Schaumburg, IL and Cartago, Costa Rica. Having both a domestic facility and a factory in a low cost Central American location allows Innovative Components to supply high quality parts at low prices without the risks and long lead times associated with importing from Asia. For more information, contact us at 800-566-2774.