Knobs.

What are Knobs?

Knobs are essential finishing components widely used within product prototyping and manufacture to provide a secure grip for adjusting, tightening, or controlling machinery and equipment. Their ergonomic designs allow for ease of adjustment in situ, ensuring precision and convenience in applications where ready access and fine tuning is required. 

Types of Knobs

Fastening Knobs are available in numerous designs and types to suit specific applications and designer preferences. The most widely utilised are outlined here:

• Threaded Knobs: Featuring internal threads, these knobs are ideal for applications requiring frequent adjustments and secure fastening.
• Grip Knobs: Designed with enhanced gripping surfaces, Grip Knobs provide superior control in both fine and coarse adjustments.
• Press-On Knobs: Easily installed by pressing onto a shaft, Press-On Knobs are suitable for applications where quick assembly is essential.
• Mushroom Knobs: Featuring a large, rounded top, these knobs are commonly used in applications requiring a broad contact area for palm engagement.
• Lobe Knobs: Characterized by their star-like shape, lobed knobs provide a firm grip for applications necessitating higher torque.
• Clamping Knobs: Utilized to hold components securely in place, clamping knobs are essential in fixtures and assemblies where stability is crucial.

Materials Used in Knob Manufacturing

The choice of material in knob manufacturing significantly impacts durability, aesthetics and suitability for specific environments and applications. Our Accu Knobs feature the following materials: :

• Stainless Steel: Known for its strength and corrosion resistance, stainless steel is ideal for demanding environments and is utilised in many of our knob components.
• Phenolic: A type of thermoset plastic, phenolic offers high heat resistance and a glossy finish, making it suitable for both functional and decorative applications.
• Polypropylene: This thermoplastic polymer is lightweight and resistant to chemicals, making it ideal for general industrial applications..
• Polyoxymethylene (POM): Also known as acetal, POM provides high stiffness and low friction, suitable for precision components where fine tolerances are required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the different types of knobs?

A: Common types of knobs include push-pull knobs, ball knobs, prong knobs, T-handle knobs and knurled rim knobs.

Q: What materials are commonly used to make knobs?

A: Our Knobs are made from high quality materials such as Stainless Steel, Phenolic Plastics, Polypropylene and Polyoxymethylene (POM). 

Q: What are control knobs used for?

A: Control knobs are used for the control or adjustment of electronic or electrical devices, providing machines or instruments with precise position adjustments and controlled levels of circular motion.

Q: What is a push-pull knob?

A: A push-pull knob is a type of knob that requires pushing or pulling to use, typically made of high-quality plastic with a glossy finish or stainless steel.

Q: What is a ball knob?

A: A ball knob consists of a circular ball that can be gripped to open or move the object to which it is connected, offering a comfortable grip and allowing for vertical or horizontal movement.

Bespoke Knobs Manufacture.

High precision, bespoke manufacture of Knobs to customer specification. State of the art facilities specialising in both small batch prototyping and large scale manufacture.