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Retained hand knobs come in three lanyard styles and are made from stainless steel, enabling use across a variety of heavy duty applications.

We are proud to announce that WDS Components has been named Regional Winner for the “Small Medium Enterprise (SME) of the Year” in the Northeast, Yorkshire and Humberside category at the prestigious MAKE UK Manufacturing Awards 2023.

WDS Components Ltd continues to strengthen its commitment to customers, including optimised stock availability and delivery, as well as ensuring quality throughout the entire customer journey. 

As a key part to its ongoing commitment to grow its production capabilities and continue providing its customers with unmatched service, WDS Components has integrated a new 4-axis milling machine into its workshop. This isn’t just a step; it’s a leap towards ensuring the faster, more precise production of standard and bespoke components.

In a strategic move to bolster its production capabilities and continue delivering unparalleled service to its customers, WDS Components has integrated a new bandsaw machine into its workshop, marking a significant enhancement in its manufacturing processes. This addition is not merely a step but a leap towards ensuring faster, more efficient production of its components.

UK manufacturer and supplier of standard parts and components, WDS Components, has launched a range of environmentally friendly hand knobs. Ideal for machinery and OEM use, the new hand knobs are made from a sustainable, biological source and are 100% recyclable. The range is also highly durable, making them an environmentally friendly substitute for standard polymer designs in the majority of use cases.

WDS Components Ltd (WDS) responds adeptly to the needs of machinery manufacturers by offering a diverse range of material choices, notably stainless steel, cast iron and aluminium handwheels, each tailored to meet specific industry requirements. Each type of handwheel serves the same fundamental purpose – manual operation of machinery – but come with distinct features and advantages that make them suitable for different applications.

Leeds manufacturer and supplier of standard parts and components, WDS Components Ltd, has released a range of aluminium clevis forks. The fork attachments create a strong linkage for applications that need a lightweight design. The black anodised forks are easily installed to any rod connection and are available in diameters ranging between M4 and M12. The new aluminium range extends WDS’ existing line of heavy-duty steel clevis forks. 

WDS has expanded its range of gas strut mounting brackets and end fittings, giving greater installation flexibility for machine and equipment builders as well as end users. Gas struts can be utilized to actuate and support a variety of loads, from cabinet doors to machine covers and vehicle hatches.