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Stainless Steel Knobs

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Stainless steel knobs are ideal in applications in which hygiene or durability matter most, as these knobs have corrosion-resistant and bacteria-resistant properties, as well as being easy to sanitize. Our industrial stainless steel knobs come in a few varieties, including knobs manufactured by companies like Elesa knobs, Rogan knobs, and Kipp knobs.

Types of Stainless Steel Knobs

As a national distributor of industrial stainless steel knobs, we provide the following types of threaded and non-threaded knobs:

Browse our online catalog of knobs, including steel and stainless steel, to find the specific product dimensions and features you’re looking for. If we don’t carry the part you’re looking for, contact our sales team to see if we can stock it for you.

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3 Arm Prong Knobs

3-arm prong knobs are among the most common type of lobed knob, allowing easy access even with thick gloves on for small adjustments to equipment and workpieces across industries.

Find inch and metric 3-lobed knobs at Reid Supply in both female and male thread inserts of a variety of materials, including plastic, stainless steel, and brass insert threading in Reid Supply’s online catalog.

4 Arm Prong Knobs

Lobed knobs, also called clamping knobs, have a scalloped edge with four grip points to allow for maximum grip and comfort, even while wearing gloves.

These durable lobed knobs are impact- and chemical-resistant and provide a neat appearance for finished applications that require precision adjustments.

Reid Supply has a wide range of 4-lobed knobs, from plastic knobs to stainless steel and iron in a variety of thread sizes and mounting types.

Learn more about what solutions exist for your application in our article on selecting the right knobs and handles.

7 Arm Prong Knobs

Utilizing shallow lobes, 7-arm prong knobs provide grip with both male and female threaded inserts made from high-durability brass or steel.

We carry both inch and metric sizes for hand-turn knobs with 7 lobes with plastic, steel, and other grip materials for compliance with the demands of your unique application.

Learn more about knob and handle materials in our knowledge center, or download our Knobs, Handles and Handwheels Engineer Guide.

Ball Knobs

Ball knobs can be used to simply grip an appliance or provide ergonomic clamping pressure in a variety of ways. Ball knobs are commonly found on machine tools, jigs, fixtures, and control levers, or used as replacement parts to have on hand.

Our ball knobs come in a variety of shapes and materials from leading suppliers of industrial knobs, including DimcoGray, Elesa, and Kipp.

Shop for ball knobs online or in our digital catalog to ensure you get the exact part you’re after.

Clamping Knobs

Control Knobs with Markings are ideal on applications that require fine, precise position adjustments. These knobs are designed with an ergonomically shaped knurled rim and indicator mark for accurate setting and adjustment.Control Knobs with Arrows are ideal on applications that require fine, precise position adjustments. These knobs are designed with an ergonomically shaped knurled rim and easily legible laser engraved arrow for accurate setting and adjustment.

Knurled Knobs

Knurling comes in a variety of patterns depending on the application of the knobs you need to help clamp or adjust tools across a variety of workspaces.

Knurled knobs in vertical or diamond patterns increase grip ability, which makes it ideal for scenarios where grip may not be guaranteed due to contact with water or lubricants.

There are many types of knobs that use knurling. Explore all your options for materials and types of knobs by downloading our Guide to Knobs and Handles e-book.

Shop industry-leading DimcoGray knurled knobs of all shapes and patterns at Reid Supply.

You can learn more about the types of knurling available across knobs and handles by reading our article on common knurling types.

Lobed Knobs

Sometimes referred to as fluted knobs, lobed knobs with 10 lobes bridge a valuable gap between lobed knobs and knurled knobs by bringing wider grips than a typical knurled knob, while increasing the number of lobes over much wider gaps in knobs with fewer lobes.

They are ideal in setups where a "soft" grip is desired for hand cranking on equipment or workpieces.

Not sure whether a knob or handle is appropriate for your setup?

Check out our Engineer Guide to Knobs, Handles, and Handwheels to find the material and style of knob or handle that works best for your project’s specifications.

Push Pull Knobs

Concave push-pull knobs feature tapered shanks and an enlarged head to provide good finger clearance and an excellent grasp for pulling or lifting across a variety of specific shapes.

The concave top is more comfortable in applications that use a thumb push operation. The convex top has a smooth shape and fits comfortably into the operator’s palm for an easy grip.

We carry a large supply of push-pull knobs by manufacturers like Kipp and DimcoGray for use in all types of industrial and manufacturing applications in both inch and metric dimensions.

Shop our entire catalog of push-pull knobs online or learn more about which type of knob is right for you by reading our article on Selecting the Right Knobs and Handles.

Wing Knobs

Wing knobs are designed to give good leverage with minimal grip strength, making them ideal for applications that require frequent tightening and loosening, or in more precision applications.

These knobs do not require tools and can be easily adjusted using only a thumb and forefinger, similar to thumb screw knobs, but with an added arm.

We carry wing knobs in a wide variety of thread sizes from 1-inch wing knobs to 3-inch wing knobs, ensuring you'll find exactly what you need by the manufacturer you trust.