Round Metal Spacers
Round Metal Spacers are cylindrical, unthreaded components used to create a controlled distance between two surfaces or assembled parts. Designed with a central clearance hole, they can be fitted over a screw, bolt, stud or other fastening component to maintain accurate spacing and support a secure assembly.
Commonly used within machinery, electronics, automotive equipment, enclosures and general engineering applications, metal spacers provide a durable alternative to plastic or nylon spacing components. Their simple cylindrical design makes them suitable for applications requiring reliable alignment, increased rigidity and resistance to compressive loads.
What Are Round Metal Spacers?
Round Metal Spacers, also known as cylindrical spacers, distance spacers or unthreaded standoffs, are hollow metal tubes manufactured to a defined inside diameter, outside diameter and length. Unlike threaded standoffs, these components do not contain an internal thread and are normally secured as part of an assembly using a separate fastener.
The spacer is positioned between two components, with the fixing passing through its central hole. Once tightened, the spacer maintains the required separation and helps prevent the surrounding components from being pulled together, distorted or damaged.
How Are Round Metal Spacers Measured?
Round Metal Spacers are generally selected using three main dimensions:
- Inside Diameter: The diameter of the central clearance hole and the size of fastener that can pass through the spacer.
- Outside Diameter: The overall external diameter of the cylindrical body.
- Length: The distance created between the two assembled surfaces.
The inside diameter should provide sufficient clearance for the intended screw, bolt or stud, while the outside diameter and material should be suitable for the required load and available installation space.
Common Applications for Metal Spacers
Round Metal Spacers are suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial assemblies, including:
- Creating separation between panels, plates and brackets
- Mounting printed circuit boards and electrical components
- Spacing guards, covers and machine enclosures
- Supporting automotive and mechanical assemblies
- Maintaining alignment between assembled components
- Preventing panels or housings from deforming when fasteners are tightened
- Positioning displays, signage and architectural fittings
- Separating bearings, rollers and other moving components
Benefits of Round Metal Spacers
- Creates a consistent and repeatable distance between components
- Provides greater strength and rigidity than many plastic alternatives
- Helps distribute compressive forces through the assembly
- Reduces the risk of panels, housings or brackets being overtightened
- Supports accurate component positioning and alignment
- Simple unthreaded design allows use with a wide range of fasteners
- Suitable for permanent, semi-permanent and removable assemblies
- Available in a range of diameters and lengths to suit different applications
Why Buy From Vital Parts?
Our Round Metal Spacers are available in a selection of sizes and material options for use across industrial, engineering and manufacturing applications. Product dimensions can be filtered using the required inside diameter, outside diameter and spacer length, helping you identify a suitable component for your assembly.
- Extensive range of industrial components and fastening products
- Technical support available for product selection
- Competitive pricing for both small and bulk quantities
- Fast UK and worldwide delivery options
- Free samples available on selected products
- Custom and non-standard component sourcing available
For assistance selecting the correct spacer size or discussing requirements for non-standard quantities, materials or dimensions, contact our Technical Team on 01233 713581.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need your parts tomorrow? Our rapid same day dispatch has got you covered! Simply place your order before 4pm Mon-Thurs or 2pm Friday and select our Next Day Delivery service in the shopping cart. We also offer Guaranteed AM delivery when required, in addition to a Saturday delivery option.
If you don't mind waiting, we have a Free delivery method for orders over £30, and an economic £4.85 2nd Class delivery for orders between £20-£30.
Free Samples can be requested through our product pages, displayed in the sizing table beside the product you require. Please note you can always give us a call on 01233 713 581 or contact us on Live Chat to discuss samples.
You do not need to sign up to place an order, but it is recommended if you'd like to gain loyalty points, giving discount off future orders. To learn more about loyalty points, please view our rewards scheme page.
If you're unsure which part you need then please do not hesitate to give one of our friendly Sales Team a call on 01233 713 581 and they can assist you. Alternatively, we're active on Live Chat during office hours. You can open this using the button in the bottom right corner of the website. Alternatively, you can write to us using our contact form.
We offer a return period on all of our products to give you peace of mind, to view our policies and learn more about this process should it be required, please see our returns policy page.
In most cases we have the facilities to offer you different colours of a product, specific to your requirements. Minimum order quantities may apply depending on the manufacturing technique in question, but please get in touch with any queries you may have.
Please note that there is a minimum order value of £10 through our website (inclusive of VAT).
If you're new to our website you may want to check out our frequently asked questions section for answers to common customer queries.
While browsing the website you may come across abbreviations used for material names that you are unfamiliar with. You can find an explanation for these in our material abbreviations guide.