A poly-cap is a small
bushing
Bushing may refer to:
*Bushing (bearing), a type of plain bearing
*Bushing (electrical), an insulated device that allows a conductor to pass through a grounded conducting barrier
*Bushing (isolator), a mechanical device used to reduce vibrational ...
used to create smooth joints, or to keep something in place without glue in scale-models. They are usually found on well-engineered kits such as those by
Tamiya and
Bandai
is a Japanese multinational toy manufacturer and distributor headquartered in TaitÅ, Tokyo. Its international branches, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectables America and Bandai UK, are respectively headquartered in Irvine, California and Richmond ...
who have employed them for a long time.
A typical "cap" is just a small cylinder but many other shapes exists. Bandai for example have a wide range of designs used in their robot-kits (
Gundam
is a Japanese military fiction media franchise. Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise (now Bandai Namco Filmworks), the franchise features giant robots, or mecha, with the name "Gundam". The franchise began on April 7, 1979, with ''Mobile ...
, etc.).
Typical uses include
* Wheel or sprocket-hubs
* Pivot-points for guns
* Joints in robotic limbs
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Hardware (mechanical)