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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

Brass

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

Glass

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

Garolite

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

Tungsten

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

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Copper

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

Rubber

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

Power Transmission

Shafts

Transmit power, motion, and speed between machine components

Lead Screws

Pair with lead screw nuts to move components in a straight line

Lead Screw Nuts

Lead Screw Nuts

Mate with lead screws to move components in a straight line

Lead Screw Collars

Lead Screw Collars

Position components and limit travel along a lead screw

Connecting Rods

Connecting Rods

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

Rod Ends

Use with connecting rods to support loads and control steering, tensioning, or pivoting motion

Rod End Nuts

Attach to rods, pipe, and tubing to make pivot and hinge points

Rod End Seals

Keep dirt out and lubrication in to extend the life of rod ends

Rod End Inserts

Rod End Inserts

Attach to rod ends to increase the amount of misalignment they can handle

Swivel Joints

Handle shaft misalignment where ball joint rod ends won’t fit; also known as spherical bearings

Ball Screws and Nuts

Ball Screws and Nuts

Internal ball bearings roll on screws for low friction when moving components at high speeds

Gas Spring End Fittings

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

Ball Screw/Splines

Ball Screw/Splines

Transmit rotary power, move loads along the shaft, or do both at once

Splines and Spline Bearings

Splines and Spline Bearings

Transmit rotary power or move loads along the length of splines

Roller Screws and Nuts

Roller Screws and Nuts

More contact points to move heavier loads than ball and lead screw assemblies

Lead and Ball Screw End Supports

Lead and Ball Screw End Supports

Brace and secure the ends of lead screws and ball screws

Fastening and Joining

Threaded Rods

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

Dowel Pins

Align parts before assembly or use as a pivot, shaft, or hinge to join moving components

Coupling Nuts

Connect and extend threaded rods

Standoffs

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

Single-End Studs

Single-End Studs

Use the unthreaded end as a pivot point, hinge, shaft, or locator pin

Thread Adapters

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

Studs

Press, weld, or screw in place to add a threaded fastening point

Magnets

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

Fabricating and Machining

Setup Studs

Secure setup clamps and fixtures to your machine table or assemble heavy machines

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

Material Handling

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rods

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rods

Secure guides and other attachments to conveyors

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