WDS Parts for Aerospace Engineering
Check out our highly effective parts manufactured on site, ideal for aerospace, engineering and the aviation industry.
We provide a variety of parts to the aerospace industry on both a small and large-scale basis. Whether you're seeking to engineer a jig for a niche, specific function or simply need a couple of new castors for airline service trollies to get food and drinks out to customers, we've got the parts for you!
Some parts widely used in aviation include spring loaded index bolts, knurled index plungers and push button handle quick release pins. These popular components come in a wide range of sizes and styles to suit your aerospace project. Hundreds of WDS components (perfect for aerospace engineering) have stock guarantees which means they're readily available for same day despatch - great for any tight deadlines.
With an extensive product pedigree of more than 25,000 components, we can offer you a range of shapes, sizes, weights and colours to suit the design of your next model. Many of our parts stem from our Machine & Hardware section such as swing bolts, wing grips and adjusting screws or the Jig & Fixture product category including parts like location pins and lanyards but other helpful items can be found in Industrial Automation. If you need more assistance finding the most effective parts for you, contact our Technical Team using our online form or give them a call on 0333 043 5443 and they'll be happy to assist!
WDS offer a wide range of castors including light, medium & heavy duty. Choose from Stainless Steel, Nylon, Polyurethane plus many more
Castors can be used for a variety of aerospace engineering aspects such as food and beverage trollies to provide customers with refreshments mid-flight. They can also be used when transferring larger parts to construct elements of the plane. WDS Components provide a variety of castors including fixed, swivel, and swivel and brake, helpful for any job!
One of our customers highlighting the uses of ball transfer units
Baggage handling is made simpler with the support of our ball transfer units; perfect for a fast service whether you're in the airport or on the runway. Above, you can see one of our customers showcasing the use of these parts. Our ball transfer units allow the user to securely fasten the unit down onto a flat surface providing items the freedom to move around quickly and freely upon the ball. They are an ideal solution for smooth and precise moving of loads such as luggage to and from the runway.
Zinc Plated, Blackened Steel or Stainless Steel Lifting Eyes & Hoist Rings. Up to a maximum lifting capacity of 22,500KG*. *LOAD CAPACITY CAN VARY. PART DEPENDENT
We all know some aeroplane parts can be heavy which is why our hoist rings have a range of load capacities (some reaching a whopping maximum weight of 22,500kg). These components are manufactured to a very high standard. To ensure safety is guaranteed, all our hoist rings are supplied with a certificate of proof test to help you comply with safety rules and regulations and achieve industry standards.
WDS supply a variety of fasteners to secure plane seat parts in place such as the arm rests and tray tables
Many of the internal components within the smaller parts of planes such as passenger seats and tray tables include components which WDS supply. Fasteners including nuts, bolts and dowel pins, albeit small, are essential to the overall construction of aeroplanes and efficient service provided to customers.
WDS Toggle Clamps & Latches are available in Stainless Steel or Zinc Plated Steel. Choose from Push/Pull, Horizontal or Vertical designs
WDS has an unrivalled range of Toggle Clamps and Toggle Latches. In that range, you'll find all clamps come with a comfortable handle grip, ideal for long-term use. Our clamps are made from high-grade steel for durability as well as some ranges including a stainless steel variation for additional benefits. If you've got a few more questions about stainless steel grades, check out our Tech Spec page where we can tell you all about steel resistance properties and indsutry suitability.
Hinges, clevis forks and pins, fasteners and more are applied to overhead lockers on planes and a number of those parts are supplied by WDS Components
WDS Components offer a variety of cost effective engineering solutions to support customers. We supply a number of kits to exploit new efficiencies and help you save operating time to increasingly tight schedules. Within our locks, latches and catches section, you can see many parts in kit form. Quarter Turn Latches and Toggle Fasteners are ideal storage solutions within aircraft such as the overhead cabins or underfloor elements below the passengers. Within this design element, you'll find our surface mount hinges are particularly useful and available in a polish or matt finish too.
If you would like to place an order, you can do so online using our website or by calling a member of our Sales Team on 0333 043 5443. Our Technical Team are also available to help you should you need more support selecting the right product for you; just fill in our online contact form and let them know what you need a hand with and they'll get back in touch!
