01 / FAST
Fasteners create mechanical joints between components and structures. Selection depends on thread form, strength, material, grade, head style, dimensions, loading, installation method, and operating environment.
REF / 01 — COMPONENT INDEX
Industrial Components Reference
Industrial equipment is assembled from components that must meet specific mechanical, electrical, dimensional, and environmental requirements. This reference organizes major component families by function and highlights the specifications that affect selection, replacement, and interchangeability.
INDEX / 01
Primary Component Families
The OpenType component library begins with six broad categories that appear throughout industrial machines, automation systems, process equipment, electrical assemblies, and material-handling systems.
02 / BEAR
Bearings and bushings support moving assemblies, control friction, guide shafts, and accommodate rotary or linear movement. Load direction, speed, lubrication, fit, material, and alignment affect performance.
03 / MOTR
Motors and drive components convert electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical energy into controlled movement. Power, torque, speed, gearing, duty cycle, mounting, and control requirements influence system configuration.
04 / VALV
Pumps move liquids and gases while valves regulate, isolate, redirect, or meter flow. Fluid properties, pressure, temperature, flow rate, sealing materials, port geometry, and actuation methods must be evaluated.
05 / CONN
Electrical connectors establish removable or permanent electrical interfaces between equipment, conductors, sensors, motors, controllers, and power sources. Ratings and geometry determine compatibility.
06 / SNSR
Sensors convert physical conditions into usable signals while controls use those signals to manage machinery and processes. Measurement range, output format, accuracy, mounting, and environmental ratings are key specifications.
SYSTEM / MAP
Industrial components rarely operate alone. A single machine may combine structural connections, rotating elements, powered motion, fluid control, electrical connections, and measurement hardware.
SYS / 01
Mechanical Structure
Fasteners connect frames, covers, machinery components, tooling, brackets, and structural assemblies.
SYS / 02
Guided Motion
Bearings, bushings, shafts, slides, and related components support controlled movement while reducing friction.
SYS / 03
Powered Motion
Motors, actuators, drives, and gearing produce and control rotary or linear movement.
SYS / 04
Fluid Movement
Pumps, valves, fittings, and flow-control devices manage liquids, gases, hydraulic fluids, and process media.
SYS / 05
Electrical Interface
Connectors, cords, switches, transformers, and power supplies distribute electrical power and signals.
SYS / 06
Measurement + Feedback
Sensors and control devices measure system conditions and provide information for automated decision-making.
SPECIFICATION / FRAMEWORK
What actually defines a component?
Product names provide only a starting point. Industrial component selection usually requires comparing several groups of specifications at the same time.
A replacement component may look similar and perform the same general function but still fail to meet dimensional, environmental, or performance requirements.
OT / GENERAL COMPONENT SPECIFICATION CHECK
Function
What operation must the component perform within the system?
Dimensions
Length, diameter, spacing, envelope size, mounting dimensions,
threads, shafts, and connection geometry.
Performance
Load, speed, torque, pressure, flow, voltage, current,
temperature, accuracy, and duty cycle.
Materials
Metals, polymers, ceramics, seals, coatings, insulation,
and material compatibility.
Environment
Moisture, corrosion, chemicals, contamination, vibration,
temperature, and exposure conditions.
Interface
Threads, ports, mounting patterns, electrical contacts,
shafts, flanges, connectors, and communication signals.
Standards
Applicable dimensional, electrical, mechanical, safety,
or industry-specific specifications.
METHOD / 01
Component selection becomes easier when requirements are defined before individual products or manufacturers are compared.
STEP / 01
Define Function
Determine what the component must accomplish and how it interacts with surrounding equipment.
STEP / 02
Record Requirements
Document dimensions, loads, ratings, connections, materials, operating conditions, and constraints.
STEP / 03
Compare Options
Compare candidate components against the required specifications rather than relying on category names alone.
STEP / 04
Verify Compatibility
Confirm that physical interfaces, ratings, materials, and operating limits are appropriate before substitution.
REFERENCE / LINKS
These supporting references connect major component families with broader industrial equipment and technology categories.
Mechanical + Motion
Supporting reference categories for mechanical movement and machine assemblies.
Fluid + Process
Resources related to industrial flow, fluid movement, pressure, and process control.
Electrical + Control
Supporting resources for electrical power, connection, sensing, and machine-control systems.