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Raw Materials

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable but lacks corrosion resistance

Aluminum

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

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments

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

Copper

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

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

Nickel

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

Lead

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

Gold

Softer than copper and nearly as conductive, form it into electronic components that won't corrode

Additives and Fillers

Additives and Fillers

Mix into coatings, resins, polymers, and metal to boost strength, conductivity, and lubricity

Zinc

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

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

Molybdenum

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

Pigments and Dyes

Pigments and Dyes

Add color to liquids, mixtures, and materials

Tantalum

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

Niobium

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

Fastening and Joining

Shim Stock

Cut into custom shapes for leveling and aligning fasteners, machinery components, and more

Shims

Level, align, and adjust spacing on fasteners, shafts, and machine components

Threaded Rods

Anchor, connect, or hang components in a wide variety of applications

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

Thread Adapters

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

Standoffs

Threaded to separate or connect parts as well as position components in assemblies

Fluid Handling

Perforated Sheets

Perforated Sheets

Filter, sort, separate, and strain liquid or dry material

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

Sintered Filters

Sintered Filters

Tiny holes let particles such as air, gas, and vapor pass through while trapping contaminants

Tube and Tube Fittings

Tube and Tube Fittings

Typically more flexible than pipe for carrying liquids and gases in short runs around equipment

Power Transmission

Shafts

Transmit power, motion, and speed between machine components

Shaft Supports

Support linear motion shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

Splines and Spline Bearings

Splines and Spline Bearings

Transmit rotary power or move loads along the length of splines

Fabricating and Machining

Drill Bushings

Fit in holes to guide drill bits and other cutting tools for precise and repeatable holes and cuts

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

Dovetail Blanks

Dovetail Blanks

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

3D Printer Powders

3D Printer Powders

Create metal or plastic parts from powder bed fusion (PBF) printing systems

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

Building and Machinery Hardware

Edge Trim

Install on panels, boards, signs, and mirrors to protect edges from impact

Door Kick Plates

Door Kick Plates

Protect door bases from foot traffic and equipment; also known as armor and mop plates

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

Panel Connecting Trim

Panel Connecting Trim

Connect two panels while protecting the edges from damage

Door Edge Plates

Door Edge Plates

Reinforce door edges to guard them against damage from foot traffic and equipment

Wear Plates

Often used on conveyors to reduce friction where parts bump into equipment to extend service life

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

Electrical

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

Thermal Interface Material

Thermal Interface Material

Dissipate heat away from electronic components

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Steel Hat Channel

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

Rebar

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

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