If I told you that I needed you to pick up a couple of plastic cable glands from the store, would you be able to find them and recognize them? No offense, but most likely not. Little pieces of everyday hardware have a tendency to fly under the radar for most people. People do not recognize or understand the importance of the little things that help them to get by in life. For some potential examples of those little things, read on.

1. Metric Spacers

Unlike their American cousins using the English system, metric spacers are obviously designed to fit on bolts using the metric system. You see, when it comes to mechanics and engineering, Americans cannot make up their mind. A majority of what is manufactured uses the English system,

Whether you work on an industrial job site outdoors or in an office building, it is essential that you have access to durable parts that function well under frequent use. Without these crucial parts, you may not be able to complete your tasks in a quick and efficient manner.

As an example, nylon can be used in a variety of different capacities. In construction, nylon nuts are able to last a long time despite being constantly used to take machinery apart and put it back together again. In the office space, nylon zip ties can be used to bind cables and wires together for computer and electrical equipment. These ties can even be used as handcuffs in the area of law enforcement, and as such these “plasticuffs” are designed to be stronger.

Another item commonly used in the office is the swivel caster. Though it is