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Metal Spacers UK: Custom Spacers & Standoffs

We are a custom metal spacers manufacturer from India, exporting to UK buyers under the agreed Incoterms. We make custom OEM aluminium, copper, stainless steel, brass, and steel spacers according to customer-specific requirements and drawings.

We manufacture round and hex spacers, including hollow, threaded, unthreaded, sleeve, stud, and standoff types. We supply OEM buyers, engineering teams, and procurement teams. We support both metric (mm) and imperial (inch) sizes. Spacers are commonly used in the electronics, automotive, aerospace, machinery, and industrial sectors.

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Spacer Capabilities & Specifications

Item Details
Material Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper, Carbon Steel, and customer-specified material grades
Manufacturing Process CNC turning and CNC milling according to part requirements. Drilling, tapping, threading, chamfering, and deburring performed as required.
Dimensions Custom OD, ID, length, wall thickness, and overall dimensions according to customer drawings
Finish Natural, black anodised (aluminium), nickel plating, bead blasting, powder coating, and customer-specified finish, depending on the material
Thread Type Metric (ISO), UNC, UNF, BSP, and customer-specified threads
Thread Size Metric: M2, M2.5, M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, etc. Imperial: #2-56, #4-40, #6-32, #8-32, #10-24, 1/4-20, and other UNC/UNF sizes
Tolerance Typical tolerance ±0.1 mm; tighter tolerances available according to customer drawings and critical dimension requirements
Inspection Dimensional inspection of critical dimensions according to customer drawings and specifications
Material Certification Available on request
Packaging Bag, carton, pallet, and custom packaging
Typical Lead Time Approximately 3-4 weeks depending on quantity, part complexity, and surface finish
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) Depends on part complexity, material, manufacturing process, and order quantity

Recent OEM Metal Spacer Production

aluminum round spacer sleeve

Custom Aluminium Unthreaded Sleeve Spacer

Material : Aluminium Alloy T66
Spacer Type : Unthreaded sleeve spacer
Outer Diameter (OD) : Ø0.55"
Inner Diameter (ID) : Ø0.39"
Overall Length : 0.79"
Chamfer : 0.02" × 45° on both ends

Custom CNC-turned aluminium unthreaded sleeve spacer manufactured from Aluminium Alloy T66. The spacer features a Ø0.55" outside diameter, Ø0.39" inside diameter, a 0.79" overall length, and 0.02" × 45° chamfers on both ends according to the engineering drawing.

aluminum round spacer

Custom Aluminium Round Spacer

Material : Aluminium 6061
Spacer Type : Round spacer
Outer Diameter (OD) : 1.25"
Inner Diameter (ID) : 0.25"
Thickness : 0.1875"

Custom aluminium round spacer manufactured with a 1.25" outside diameter, 0.25" centre hole, and 0.1875" thickness. The spacer is designed to provide accurate spacing and alignment in mechanical assemblies.

copper threaded spacer

Copper Threaded Spacer

Material: Copper
Spacer Type : Threaded spacer
Outer Diameter (OD) : Ø1.000"
Overall Length : 1.160"
Internal Thread : 3/8-16 UNC – 2B
Manufacturing Process : CNC turning followed by internal threading

Custom CNC-turned copper threaded spacer manufactured with a Ø1.000" outside diameter, 1.160" overall length, and a 3/8-16 UNC-2B internal thread according to the engineering drawing. The spacer provides accurate spacing with an internally threaded mounting feature for mechanical assemblies.

stainless steel male threaded standoff

Stainless Steel Male Threaded Standoff

Material: SS316 Stainless Steel
Type : Male threaded standoff
Outer Diameter (OD) : Ø0.375"
Overall Length : 1.000"
Male Thread : 10-32
Thread Length : 0.500"
Pilot Diameter : Ø0.193"
End Feature : Chamfered body end
Pilot Length : 0.040"
Chamfer Length : 0.100"

Custom CNC-turned SS316 male threaded standoff manufactured with a Ø0.375" body diameter, 1.000" body length, and a 10-32 external thread. The component features a 0.500" threaded stud, a Ø0.193" pilot, and a chamfered end according to the drawing.

steel flat spacer zinc plated

Custom Zinc-Plated Mild Steel Flat Spacer

Material: Mild Steel (MS)
Spacer Type : Unthreaded Flat Spacer
Outer Diameter (OD) : Ø1.2500"
Inner Diameter : Ø0.5630"
Thickness : 0.2500"
Surface Finish : Zinc Plated

Custom zinc-plated mild steel flat spacer manufactured with a Ø1.2500" outside diameter, Ø0.5630" inside diameter, and 0.2500" thickness. The spacer is manufactured to the specified dimensional tolerances for accurate spacing and alignment in mechanical assemblies.

stainless-steel male-female threaded standoff

Custom SS304 Male-Female Hex Standoff

Material : SS304 Stainless Steel
Body Shape : Hexagonal
Across Flats (AF): 1/2"
Body Length : 1.000"
Male Thread : 1/4-20
Male Thread Length : 0.500"
Female Thread : 1/4-20
Female Thread Depth : 0.625"
Thread Projection : 0.25"
Manufacturing Process : CNC turning, hex machining, drilling, internal threading, and external threading

Custom SS304 male-female hex standoff manufactured with a 1/2" AF hex body, 1.000" body length, 1/4-20 male thread, and 1/4-20 female thread. The standoff features a 0.500" male thread length and 0.625" female thread depth, manufactured according to the engineering drawing for precision fastening and spacing applications.

Types of Custom Metal Spacers

Metal spacers are available in different designs to suit various assembly and fastening requirements.

Threaded Metal Spacers (Threaded Standoffs)

Internally or externally threaded spacers used where a screw fastens directly into the spacer. Common configurations include female-female, male-female, and male-male. Frequently used in electronics, control panels, instrumentation, and equipment assemblies requiring secure spacing and repeated assembly.

Metal Spacers for Bolts (Unthreaded Sleeve Spacers)

Plain hollow sleeves without internal threads. Installed over a bolt or screw shank to maintain a fixed gap between components. Commonly used in machinery, automotive, fabricated assemblies, and structural applications where compression control and spacing are required.

Flat Metal Spacers

Thin washer-shaped spacers used to create small, accurate gaps. Used for alignment, levelling, height adjustment, and reducing clearance variations. Suitable where only a small spacing adjustment is required.

Small Metal Spacers

Miniature spacers manufactured for compact assemblies. Commonly used in PCB assemblies, electronic devices, medical equipment, sensors, and precision instruments. Available in small diameters and short lengths for compact assemblies while maintaining accurate spacing.

Custom Metal Spacers

Manufactured according to customer drawings, and specifications.Customisable material, OD, ID, length, wall thickness, threads, tolerances, and surface finish. Suitable for OEMs where standard catalogue spacers do not meet design requirements.

Spacer Materials

Different materials are available for different applications. Material selection depends on the required strength, weight, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, machinability, and application requirements.

Steel

Steel spacers provide high strength and durable threads. Common materials include carbon steel and mild steel (e.g. EN1A). However, carbon and mild steel do not provide good corrosion resistance and may require a protective surface coating.

Aluminium

Aluminium spacers are lightweight and commonly manufactured from 6061-T6. Aluminium naturally provides good corrosion resistance, while anodising can be applied to improve corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and appearance. Aluminium generally offers lower strength than steel, making it suitable for lightweight applications where high strength is not the primary requirement.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel spacers provide excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and durable threads. Common grades include 304 stainless steel and 316 stainless steel. Stainless steel offers an excellent balance of corrosion resistance, strength, thread durability, and long service life, making it suitable for marine, food processing, chemical, and outdoor applications.

Brass

Brass spacer provide good corrosion resistance and durable threads. C36000 is one of the most common free-machining brass grades. Brass provides an excellent balance of machinability, corrosion resistance, thread durability, strength, and cost.

Copper

Copper spacers are mainly used where high electrical conductivity is required. Copper is a relatively expensive material, and machining copper is more costly due to its high ductility which reduces machining efficiency.

Metal Spacer Partner for UK OEM Supply

We manufacture custom metal spacers for UK OEM companies needing a consistent supply of custom spacer. We carry out production in India based on customer drawings and technical requirements.

Buyers typically use us for repeat components where consistent quality, repeatability, and clear communication are important. Orders are planned around batch production and long-term supply programmes instead of one-time catalogue sales.

We handle export shipments to the UK under the agreed Incoterms and provide the commercial and inspection documents required for the order.

From Prototype to Production

We support projects that start with prototype samples and move into repeat production when the design is approved.

Prototype quantities are typically small, ranging from a single part to small batches, used to confirm fit, function, dimensions, tolerances, and machining feasibility. After approval, production is planned for medium to higher volume requirements rather than very small one-time orders.

Production quantity depends on part geometry, material, machining complexity, machining time, and production cost.

Once the process is validated, we maintain documented and controlled manufacturing processes to support repeat OEM supply with consistent quality and output.

Request a Custom Metal Spacers Quote

To request a Metal Spacer parts quotation, send your STEP (3D) file along with a PDF drawing and RFQ details.

Please include:

  • Material specification
  • Quantity requirement (one-time, repeat, or blanket order)
  • Surface finish requirement
  • Required delivery timeline
  • Shipping terms (EXW, DAP, DDP)

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