Building Hardware
Architectural and builder’s hardware machined in brass and stainless steel. Glass standoffs, knobs, rings, escutcheons, inserts and decorative components, produced to your drawing with the finish the specification calls for.
The actual parts
Hardware made at Jay Ashapura.
Architectural and builder's hardware machined in brass and stainless steel, finished to the specification the project calls for.
Threads & finishes
- ISO Metric threads
- Natural brass
- Electro tin
- Nickel
- Chrome
- Silver
- Gold
- Zinc blue
- PVD coated
- Brushed / satin
Where it is used
- Residential construction
- Commercial fit-out
- Industrial buildings
- Glass balustrades
- Door & window hardware
- Furniture & fixtures
Send a sample if you need an existing finish matched, since finish names vary between suppliers. Send your drawing →
Types we supply
Hardware that gets specified, not substituted.
Architectural work is judged on finish as much as on fit, so the plating and polish are held to the same discipline as the geometry.
Architectural
- Glass Standoffs
- Handrail Fittings
- Balustrade Components
- Escutcheons & Rings
- Cover Caps
Door & Window
- Knobs & Pulls
- Hinge Components
- Lock Components
- Latch Parts
- Window Hardware
Fixing & Decorative
- Threaded Inserts
- Screws & Anchors
- Decorative Rings
- Bushes & Sleeves
- Custom Hardware
Where they’re used
Applications & industries served.
Applications
- Glass balustrades & railings
- Door and window assemblies
- Furniture hardware
- Signage mounting
- Sanitary ware
- Interior fit-out
Industries served
- Construction & architecture
- Furniture
- Glass & glazing
- Interior fit-out
- Sanitary ware
- Retail fixtures
See all the sectors we serve on our Industries page.
Grades for hardware
Chosen for finish and for weather.
Interior hardware and exterior hardware are not the same specification, and the difference shows up in about two winters. See full quality & traceability →
Free-Cutting Brass
C36000, the standard hardware brass
Stainless Steel
304 / 316, exterior and marine exposure
High-Tensile Brass
Load-bearing and structural hardware
Aluminium
On request, lightweight fittings
How they’re made
Manufacturing process.
Bar or forging stock
Certified brass or stainless bar selected for the finish and the load the part carries.
CNC turning & milling
Bodies turned and milled to drawing, with visible faces machined for finish quality.
Polishing & plating
Polished, brushed, plated or PVD coated to the architectural finish specified.
Assembly & inspection
Multi-part hardware assembled, then finish and dimensional inspection before packing.
Finishes, inspection & packaging
Delivered ready to use.
Surface finishes
- Polished brass
- Brushed / satin
- Chrome plated
- Nickel / black nickel
- PVD coated
Inspection
- Dimensional (FAI)
- Finish & colour match
- Thread gauge
- Visual (cosmetic)
Testing
- Salt spray
- Plating thickness
- Load / pull test
- Material verification
Packaging
- Individually bagged
- Foam-lined boxes
- Kit packs
- Retail-ready labeling
Documentation ships with the order. See our full quality standards →
Custom hardware
Built to your specification.
Send the drawing, or a sample of the piece you are replacing, along with the finish you need matched. We will produce it to print in brass or stainless, from a small architectural run through to volume production.
- Reverse engineering from sample
- Finish matching
- Brass, stainless & aluminium
- Small runs to high-volume
Building Hardware FAQ
Questions, answered.
What finishes can you supply on building hardware?
Natural and polished brass, electro tin, nickel, chrome, silver, gold and zinc blue, plus brushed and satin finishes and PVD coating. Finish matching from a physical sample is available.
Do you supply hardware for residential and commercial projects?
Both, along with industrial construction. Hardware is machined to your drawing, so a specified piece can be produced rather than substituted with the nearest catalogue item.
What finishes can you supply on architectural hardware?
Polished brass, brushed and satin, chrome, nickel and black nickel plating, and PVD coating. Send a physical sample if you need an existing finish matched, since finish names vary between suppliers.
Do you make glass standoffs and balustrade fittings?
Yes. Glass standoffs, handrail fittings and balustrade components are machined in brass and stainless steel to your drawing, including the load-bearing versions.
Should exterior hardware be brass or stainless?
Stainless 316 for coastal and marine exposure, stainless 304 for general exterior use, and brass where appearance matters more than exposure. Tell us the location and we will say which we would specify.
Can you match a discontinued piece of hardware?
Yes. Send the physical sample. We will reverse-engineer the dimensions, confirm the material and finish, and quote it to match.
What is the minimum order for building hardware?
Architectural work often runs in small quantities and we handle it. Minimums depend on the part and any tooling required, so send the drawing and we will advise the most economical quantity.
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Need building hardware?
Send the drawing, or the sample you need matched, along with the finish. We will come back with a clear quote.
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