Component Hardware
Component Hardware Group is a global market leader in the design and manufacture of specialized components for the foodservice, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Established in 1981 and based in Matawan, New Jersey, they act as a "one-stop shop" for the critical internal hardware that equipment manufacturers and kitchen operators need to keep facilities running.
What Makes Them Stand Out
While many brands on your list manufacture the "box" (the oven or the fridge), Component Hardware manufactures the critical anatomy of those boxes.
- Material & Casting Expertise: They are masters of diverse manufacturing processes, including high-precision casting, forging, stamping, and injection molding.
- Global Supply Chain & Customization: They maintain an inventory of over 5,000 catalog products but also specialize in "Custom Assemblies," helping manufacturers design and build sub-units like complete drawer assemblies or pre-wired harness systems.
- Safety & Sanitation Standards: Nearly all their products are engineered to meet strict NSF, UL, and NFPA 96 standards, ensuring that even the smallest hinge or leg contributes to the overall safety of a kitchen.
Featured Equipment
Component Hardware (Flagship Fabrication)
Equipment Legs & Casters: A massive range of adjustable stainless steel legs, flange feet, and heavy-duty casters designed to support everything from prep tables to heavy ovens.
Drawer Assemblies & Slides: Complete, pre-assembled stainless steel drawer units and heavy-duty ball-bearing slides for kitchen cabinetry.
Cabinet & Refrigeration Hardware: Includes specialty items like cap strips, divider bars, and magnetic gaskets that are essential for the structural integrity of refrigerated cabinets.
Encore & TopLine (Plumbing)
PowerPulse™ Pre-Rinse Valves: A standout technology in the Encore line; these valves use a pulsing action to clean 42% faster while using significantly less water.
Intelli-Flo™ Touchless Faucets: High-tech electronic faucets designed to improve hygiene and reduce water waste in hand-washing stations.
Foot & Knee Operated Valves: Essential for "hands-free" sanitation in high-risk food prep or healthcare environments.
Keil (Refrigeration Hardware)
High-Efficiency LED Lighting: Specialized vapor-proof light fixtures and LED bulbs designed to operate in extreme cold without flickering or losing efficiency.
Hinges & Latches: Includes the famous "Edgemount" hinges and magnetic latches that ensure a perfect, airtight seal on walk-in doors to prevent energy loss.
Pressure Relief Ports: Essential safety vents that balance the air pressure between the inside and outside of a walk-in freezer, preventing the door from "locking" due to pressure differentials.
Flamegard (Grease Management & Ventilation)
Baffle Grease Filters: Available in stainless steel, galvanized, and aluminum. These are engineered to extract grease from the air with high efficiency to prevent duct fires.
Grease Duct Access Doors: UL-listed doors that allow for the cleaning and inspection of exhaust ducts. They are designed to be "leak-proof" to keep grease contained.
Hood Accessories: Including vapor-proof hood lights and specialized grease cups that collect runoff from the filters, preventing it from dripping back onto cooking surfaces.