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Hardware Consumables Guide: RC Screw Kits, Plasma Consumables, and a Thermo Fisher Tube

A practical guide to four hardware consumables, comparing RC screw assortments, a Hypertherm plasma consumables kit, and a Thermo Fisher ion transfer tube by use case and listed price.

Last updated Jul 18

Choosing hardware consumables is less about picking the "best" item overall and more about matching the consumable to the equipment on your bench. In this group, the choices span RC screw assortments, a plasma cutter consumables kit, and a specialized Thermo Fisher ion transfer tube, so the first decision is the application: RC vehicle repair, Powermax45 XP handheld plasma cutting, or Thermo TSQ Quantum Access Max spectrometer service.

Quick take

  • Choose the 520Pcs Universal RC Screw Kit Screws Assortment Set Hardware Fasteners for Traxx if you want the lowest listed price in this group and a compact RC-focused assortment.
  • Choose the 1000Pcs Universal RC Screw Kit Screws Assortment Set, Hardware Fasteners for Tra if you want a larger RC hardware assortment with M3 and M4 screws, washers, lock nuts, clips, pins, and O-circle parts.
  • Choose the Hypertherm Consumable Starter Kit Powermax45 XP Handheld Starter Hardware if the need is specifically a Powermax45 XP handheld plasma cutter consumables kit.
  • Choose the NEW Thermo Fisher 70111-20972 Ion Transfer Tube 500-Micron Capillary TSQ Quantum only when the application calls for that Thermo Fisher 70111-20972 ion transfer tube for TSQ Quantum use.

Listed price comparison

The listed prices run from USD 13.90 to USD 495.00, with the lowest item 97% below the highest. That wide spread is expected here because the group mixes general RC fastener assortments with equipment-specific consumables.

ProductListed pricePrice bar
520Pcs Universal RC Screw Kit Screws Assortment Set Hardware Fasteners for TraxxUSD 13.90
1000Pcs Universal RC Screw Kit Screws Assortment Set, Hardware Fasteners for TraUSD 27.18
Hypertherm Consumable Starter Kit Powermax45 XP Handheld Starter HardwareUSD 144.99
NEW Thermo Fisher 70111-20972 Ion Transfer Tube 500-Micron Capillary TSQ QuantumUSD 495.00

Decision matrix

If your main need is...Start with...Why it fits
RC crawler, truck, buggy, or car fastener replacement520Pcs Universal RC Screw Kit Screws Assortment Set Hardware Fasteners for TraxxIt is an RC screws set with M3 and M4 round and flat head screws, washers, lock nuts, O-circle, pins, R clips, and E-clips.
A larger RC assortment with more hardware types in one case1000Pcs Universal RC Screw Kit Screws Assortment Set, Hardware Fasteners for TraIt includes M3 and M4 flat and round head screws, bolt washers, lock nuts, shell clips, E-clips, pins, and O-circle parts.
Powermax45 XP handheld plasma cutting consumablesHypertherm Consumable Starter Kit Powermax45 XP Handheld Starter HardwareIt is named as a Hypertherm consumable starter kit for Powermax45 XP handheld starter hardware and listed as a plasma cutter consumables kit.
Thermo TSQ Quantum Access Max spectrometer part replacementNEW Thermo Fisher 70111-20972 Ion Transfer Tube 500-Micron Capillary TSQ QuantumIt is identified as a Thermo Fisher 70111-20972 ion transfer tube, 500-micron capillary, for TSQ Quantum use.

Concise product notes

520Pcs Universal RC Screw Kit Screws Assortment Set Hardware Fasteners for Traxx

This is the most straightforward pick for an RC-focused fastener refresh when the job calls for M3 and M4 hardware in black. The set is described with round and flat head screws plus washers, lock nuts, O-circle, pins, R clips, and E-clips, so it is more than a single screw size refill. Its compact 520-piece count can be a plus if you want a smaller assortment rather than a bulkier case. The limitation is also in that scope: it is not the largest RC kit here, and its 3 millimeter compatible groove diameter differs from the other RC set's 4 millimeter highlight.

1000Pcs Universal RC Screw Kit Screws Assortment Set, Hardware Fasteners for Tra

This RC kit makes sense when you want a broader assortment organized in a plastic case, especially if your work involves a mix of flat head and round head M3 and M4 screws. The included hardware list covers bolt washers, lock nuts, shell clips, E-clips, pins, and anti-shedding rings, which can help with general RC maintenance and small-part replacement. The silver or metallic color and plain finish also distinguish it from the black lubricated RC kit. One limitation is wording consistency: the title says 1000Pcs, while the package description also contains a "600pcs in total" line, so choose it for the stated assortment types rather than count alone.

Hypertherm Consumable Starter Kit Powermax45 XP Handheld Starter Hardware

The Hypertherm kit is the practical match when the consumable need is tied to Powermax45 XP handheld starter hardware. It is listed as a plasma cutter consumables kit, which puts it in a very different lane from the RC fastener assortments and the Thermo Fisher capillary. The concrete reason to choose it is the direct Powermax45 XP handheld wording in the title and the Hypertherm brand name attached to the item. The limitation is that the product title and item type are specific to plasma cutter consumables; it is not a general fastener assortment, lab capillary, or broad shop hardware kit.

NEW Thermo Fisher 70111-20972 Ion Transfer Tube 500-Micron Capillary TSQ Quantum

This is the specialized option in the group. It is identified as a Thermo Scientific ion transfer tube, also referred to as a 500-micron capillary, with model wording for Thermo Fisher 70111-20972. The intended use names the Thermo TSQ Quantum Access Max Triple Quadrupole Spectrometer, making it the only choice here aimed at that instrument context. The reason to choose it is precision of fit by part number and stated application rather than assortment breadth. Its limitation is equally clear: it serves a narrow equipment-specific role and carries the highest listed price in the comparison at USD 495.00.

Final recommendation

For most RC maintenance shoppers, start with the 520Pcs Universal RC Screw Kit Screws Assortment Set Hardware Fasteners for Traxx if the smaller black M3/M4 assortment fits the job; it has the lowest listed price at USD 13.90 and includes multiple RC fastener accessory types. Move to the 1000Pcs Universal RC Screw Kit Screws Assortment Set, Hardware Fasteners for Tra if you prefer the larger RC assortment with M3 and M4 screws, washers, lock nuts, clips, pins, and O-circle parts.

For equipment-specific consumables, do not cross-shop too broadly. The Hypertherm Consumable Starter Kit Powermax45 XP Handheld Starter Hardware is the relevant pick for Powermax45 XP handheld plasma cutter consumables. The NEW Thermo Fisher 70111-20972 Ion Transfer Tube 500-Micron Capillary TSQ Quantum is the correct direction only for the named Thermo Fisher 70111-20972, 500-micron capillary, TSQ Quantum application.

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