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Raw Materials

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable but lacks corrosion resistance

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments

Aluminum

Lightweight, easy to machine, and corrosion resistant in wet environments

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Copper

The most conductive of our metals, it excels in all types of electrical applications

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze for making nuts, hinges, and locks

Bronze

With better wear resistance than copper and brass, it’s used for bearings, gears, and pump parts

Rubber

Compresses and bounces back to shape; often used for sealing, cushioning, and shock absorbing

Garolite

A strong, machinable alternative to metal and plastic widely used in circuit boards and gears

Titanium

The most corrosion-resistant metal we offer, with very high strength relative to its weight

Tungsten

Our densest metal resists wear and heat to make end mills, heat shields, electrodes, and more

Foam

Pockets of air make it lighter in weight than rubber; good for packing, insulating, and sealing

Nickel

An upgrade from stainless steel that withstands harsh chemicals and acids at high temperatures

Ceramic

Hard and wear resistant, it also withstands corrosion and high temperatures

Carbon Fiber

The strongest composite we offer; comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum but lighter in weight

Wax

Create seals and prototypes, lubricate tools, and polish equipment

Lead

A dense insulator often used to shield against radiation and absorb sound and vibration

Fiberglass

A lightweight alternative to metal and wood widely used in electrical and structural applications

Graphite

Compressible or conductive for making high-temperature seals, furnace parts, and crucibles

Wood

Commonly used to build ramps, crates, and prototypes or to make repairs

Glass

Clear and highly heat and chemical resistant; often used in sights, lighting, and lab equipment

Felt

Thicker and more absorbent than fabric for insulating, polishing, cushioning, and gasketing

Carbon

An electrical conductor that’s often used in electronics and sensors

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures and conducts heat and electricity

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

Zinc

Draws corrosion away from nearby metal; an alternative to lead for sound barriers and vibration dampers

Cobalt

Slides against other materials without wearing and sticking; resists impact and rapid temperature changes

Hard Fiber

Chemically treated to be hard and dense, this is the easiest composite to machine in our offering

Mica

An electrical insulator that resists high temperatures; use in circuit breakers and heating elements

Platinum

Conductive and formable, it resists extreme heat for use in parts such as thermocouple probes

Tin

Soft and malleable for forming gaskets and filters; also mixes with other metals to make solder

Niobium

Conductive, corrosion resistant, and strong, even at extremely high and low temperatures

Tantalum

Conductive with a higher melting point than most metals, it’s often used in heating elements

Power Transmission

Shafts

Transmit power, motion, and speed between machine components

Shaft Supports

Support linear motion shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

Connecting Rods

Connecting Rods

Use with rod ends and swivel joints to link components in push/pull assemblies

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

The most versatile system, attach fittings along the continuous slots to build virtually anything

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

Fasten through equally spaced holes to build and adjust guards, tables, and racks

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

Insert rails into fittings and tighten screws to make guards, railings, and racks

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

Permanently join rails and fittings to assemble heavy duty racks, shelving, and work tables

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

Two-piece fittings let you modify assembly stations, conveyors, and racks without dismantling them

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

Make platforms, bases, and other structures that stand up to more movement than T-slotted framing

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Suspend drop ceiling grids from the ceiling above

Ceiling Grids

Support ceiling tiles in drop ceilings

Ceiling Tile Clips

Ceiling Tile Clips

Secure ceiling tiles or connect ceiling tile frame components

Push Bar Retainers

Push Bar Retainers

Hold down push bars so traffic can pass freely through doorways

Push Bars

Open doors with a push; often found on emergency exits

Push-to-Close Latches

Push-to-Close Latches

Automatically hold doors shut when you push them closed

Cabinet Locking Bars

Cabinet Locking Bars

Block multiple cabinet drawers at once so they can't be opened

Door Frames

Install in walls to support single and double doors

Lockouts

Ensure that machines stay turned off to prevent accidents during maintenance work

Fastening and Joining

Machine Key Stock

Machine Key Stock

Cut a custom length to transfer torque from shafts to components such as gears and sprockets

Machine Keys

Transmit torque from rotating shafts to gears, sprockets, and other machine parts

Dowel Pin Stock

Dowel Pin Stock

Cut to the length you need for positioning and holding parts in place

Set Screws

Exert pressure at the tip to hold parts in place, unlike screws that hold material together with threads

Magnets

Attract or repel metal objects to hang, secure, or position them

Electromagnets

Place on flat metal surfaces and turn on the power to create a magnetic hold

Solder

Join pieces of metal without melting the base material

Ratchet Wrenches

Ratchet Wrenches

Adjust fasteners in tight spaces without removing and repositioning the wrench

Wrench Handles

Generate extra torque to loosen stubborn fasteners; also known as breaker bars

Socket Drivers

Tighten and loosen sockets from above when there isn't room to swing a standard wrench

Speeder Handles

Speeder Handles

Crank the handle to fasten nuts and bolts quickly

Fabricating and Machining

Pry Bars

Slide under heavy objects to pry, lift, and position them

Tire Irons

Establish leverage to change pneumatic vehicle tires

Pallet Busters

Disassemble pallets and skids for recycling

Pry Lever Bars

Lift large loads onto a dolly; also known as Johnson bars

Wedges

Level material, split mated parts, and align machinery

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

Prototyping Foam

Prototyping Foam

Carve, mill, or sand into lightweight parts for testing

Lathe Tools

Shape workpieces as they rotate on a lathe

Lathe Tool Inserts

Lathe Tool Inserts

Pair with lathes to add cuts and grooves to workpieces

Lathe Tool Insert Holder Replacement Parts

Lathe Tool Insert Holder Replacement Parts

Replace clamps, screws, shims, and other parts in lathe tool insert holders

Lathe Tool Blanks

Lathe Tool Blanks

Machine custom lathe tool bits

Lathe Tool Insert Holders

Lathe Tool Insert Holders

Secure inserts within lathes to add cuts and grooves to workpieces

Lathe Tool Holders

Lathe Tool Holders

Secure tools to lathe posts

Lathe Tool Blocks

Lathe Tool Blocks

Mount lathe tool holders to posts and turrets

Dovetail Blanks

Dovetail Blanks

Machine a blank workpiece with precut dovetails and locating slots for easy setup

Magnetic Retrievers

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small magnetic objects

Buffing and Polishing Compounds

Buffing and Polishing Compounds

Apply to your buffing wheel to improve its buildup removal

Buffing Kits

Everything you need to remove scratches and surface imperfections with a buffer or polisher

Scrapers

Remove paint, wallpaper, adhesives, waxes, gaskets, and weld spatter

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

Electrical

Grounding Blocks

Grounding Blocks

In cabinets and other tight spaces, ground multiple wires at one convenient spot

Grounding Bars

Create a convenient central grounding point by connecting multiple ground wires

Static Control Brushes

Static Control Brushes

Mount on conveyor lines, brushing material as it passes, to remove static charge

Static Control Tinsel

Static Control Tinsel

Suspend above conveyors to remove static from products with minimal contact

Static Control Cord

Static Control Cord

Stretch over conveyors, printing rolls, and chutes to remove static from objects; mount with magnets

Ionizers

Create an ionized field to remove static and protect from electrostatic discharge

Distribution Bars

Distribution Bars

Route electricity within switchboards and battery banks; also known as bus bars

Ferrite Cores

Create magnetic hold by wrapping with magnet wire and energizing; use as inductors and transformers

Fluid Handling

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Generally thicker and more rigid than tubing for distributing liquids and gases through your facility

Stirring Bars

Agitate liquid solutions in vials, tubes, flasks, and sealed containers

Stirring Bar Retrievers

Stirring Bar Retrievers

Fish stirring bars out of containers using the magnetic end

Mixer Shafts

Replace the shaft on mixers

Magnetic Filter Rods

Magnetic Filter Rods

Replace individual rods in an existing filter or create a new one

Magnetic Filters

Magnetic Filters

Pull metal and other magnetic contaminants out of lines

Material Handling

Steps

Mount where you need them instead of dragging over a step stool every time

E-Track Beam Brackets

E-Track Beam Brackets

Use with wood 2×4 beams between two E-Tracks to brace loads or add new levels to maximize space

E-Tracks

Add straps and other parts to keep cargo from moving inside vans and trucks; stronger than L-Tracks

E-Track Beams

Snap into place between two E-Tracks to brace loads or add new levels, maximizing vertical space

E-Track Straps

Add to E-Tracks to keep cargo from shifting inside vans and trailers; also known as logistic straps

Cargo Bars

Expand to brace large loads in vans, trucks, and trailers

Railway Track Aligners

Railway Track Aligners

Push or pull rails to correct spacing after a derailment and when installing gauge tie rods

Winches

Wind up and let out rope, chain, and webbing for lifting and towing

Lifting Magnets

Lifting Magnets

Lift, pull, and move metal sheets, plates, and parts with magnetic force

Magnetic Conveyor Belt Plates

Magnetic Conveyor Belt Plates

Keep ferrous objects in place as they move along your conveyor belt

Conveyor Belt Pulleys

Conveyor Belt Pulleys

Replace pulleys on conveyor belts or build new conveyor belts

Tire Changers

Safely pry worn pneumatic tires from rims for replacement

Safety Equipment

Handrails

Grab while using stairs to reduce risk of falls

Lighting

Machine and Task Lights

Machine and Task Lights

Shine light on work areas, within enclosures, and inside machines

Facility Lights

Facility Lights

Illuminate both indoor and outdoor areas with a permanent light source

Light Pipes

Concentrate and direct light from the bulb on a circuit board to a display

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Digging Bars

Scoop dirt and rocks from holes and tamp down the soil around them

Grab Bars

Steady and support people with limited mobility in bathrooms

Towel Bars

Hang damp towels to air-dry

Rebar

Reinforces concrete to reduce the chance it will crack from expansion and contraction

Steel Hat Channel

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

Sealing

Backer Rods

Insert into gaps before caulking to reduce how much sealant you need and improve adhesion

Edge Seals

Block dust, water, and wind from entering the gaps around doors and windows

Communication

Indicator Lights

Indicator Lights

Call attention to hazards and changes in status with flashing, strobe, and other lights

Bulletin Boards

Bulletin Boards

Pin up messages and announcements

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Magnetic Tool Holders

Magnetic Tool Holders

Hold and organize metal tools such as knives

Measuring and Inspecting

Stroboscopes

Shine a bright flashing light at moving belts and pulleys to measure speed and detect wear

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