Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Precision Engineering Components in Worcester
Industrial Trading Company Limited has been a trusted supplier of precision engineering components since 1958. Founded by Richard Grabner, a skilled machine tool designer, the business was later led by Ruth Grabner before transitioning to current owner Stuart Atkinson in 2005. Our enduring commitment to quality and customer service has established us as a reliable partner for industries requiring precision-engineered solutions. We specialise in standard and custom components, adhering strictly to ISO, DIN, and BS standards while offering materials and finishes tailored to specific applications. Our expertise spans sectors including aerospace, defence, nuclear, power generation, and marine industries.With over six decades of experience, we combine technical knowledge with rapid problem-solving to meet client needs. Our product range includes lock nuts, clamping sleeves, guide bushes, safety washers, and bespoke components manufactured to customer specifications. We maintain competitive pricing without compromising on engineering excellence, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. Our team's in-depth product knowledge and dedication to fast, friendly service have cemented our reputation as a go-to supplier. As we continue serving diverse industrial markets, our founding principles of quality, reliability, and customer-centric solutions remain unchanged.
Services
Lock Nuts
Hook Spanners
Self Locking Nuts
Spieth Locking Nuts
Clamping Nuts
Guide Bushes
Lock Washers
Taper Pins
Safety Washers
Spherical Washers
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in precision engineering components
- We offer a comprehensive range of standard and custom components
- Our products meet ISO, DIN, and BS standards for quality assurance
- We provide fast and friendly service with expert product knowledge
- We supply specials to customers' own drawings and specifications
Services
Lock Nuts
We supply precision-engineered lock nuts including KM series (DIN 981), 3040 series, and self-locking variants with nylon inserts. Our range includes metric and imperial sizes for diverse industrial applications. Components meet ISO, DIN, and BS standards for reliability in critical machinery and equipment.
Clamping Sleeves
Our Spieth clamping sleeves and sets provide secure shaft-hub connections in mechanical engineering applications. These precision components ensure vibration-resistant torque transmission while maintaining concentricity. Available in multiple sizes and configurations to suit different machinery requirements.
Safety Washers
We offer Schnorr safety washers and Belleville washers (DIN 6796) for secure fastening solutions. These components prevent loosening in bolted connections under dynamic loads. Available in various sizes and materials to meet specific engineering specifications.
Taper and Dowel Pins
Our BS SP taper and dowel pins ensure accurate alignment in mechanical assemblies. Available in metric and imperial sizes, these hardened steel components provide reliable location solutions for machinery and tooling applications across multiple industries.
Hook Spanners
We supply hook spanners for precision adjustment of bearing lock nuts and other components. These specialist tools enable accurate torque application in confined spaces. Available in various sizes to match specific lock nut configurations.
People
Richard Grabner
Founder
Established Industrial Trading in 1958 as a precision engineering components supplier. Leveraged machine tool design expertise to create a business focused on quality and customer service.
Ruth Grabner
Former Owner
Took leadership of the business in 1986, maintaining its commitment to engineering excellence. Guided operations until transitioning ownership to Stuart Atkinson in 2005.
Stuart Atkinson
Current Owner
Acquired Industrial Trading in 2005, continuing its tradition of precision engineering supply. Maintains the original business principles while adapting to modern industrial requirements.
Questions
What engineering components do you specialise in?
We specialise in precision-engineered components including lock nuts, clamping sleeves, safety washers, taper pins, and hook spanners to ISO, DIN, and BS standards.
Can you supply custom-engineered components?
Yes, we manufacture special components to customer drawings and specifications while maintaining our quality standards for materials and finishes.
Which industries do you serve?
We serve aerospace, defence, nuclear, power generation, marine, agricultural, and general engineering industries with precision mechanical components.
How can I request product information?
Use our online enquiry form to request information about specific products or submit custom component requirements for quotation.
What quality standards do you follow?
Our standard components meet ISO, DIN, and BS specifications. We maintain rigorous quality control for both standard and custom-engineered products.
