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23,661 Products

Raw Materials

Aluminum

Lightweight, easy to machine, and corrosion resistant—all with material certificates for traceability

995 products

Fiberglass

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

99 products

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable—all with material certificates for traceability

2,915 products

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments—all with material certificates for traceability

1,244 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

1,983 products

Carbon Fiber

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

140 products

Wood

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

153 products

Garolite

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

583 products

Foam

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

109 products

Tungsten

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

201 products

Rubber

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

546 products

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

5 products

Ceramic

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

375 products

Cobalt

Resists impact and rapid temperature changes—all with material certificates for traceability

3 products

Glass

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

228 products

Hard Fiber

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

18 products

Mica

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

6 products

Graphite

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

34 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Pole Handles

Replace handles or extend the reach on tools like brooms, paint rollers, and window washers

43 products

Chain Link Fencing

Everything you need to build or repair a chain link fence, from posts to gates

62 products

Fence Posts

Secure and hold up fencing

7 products

Flagpoles

Fly flags outside your building

9 products

Toilet Tank Replacement Parts

Replace parts such as flappers, fill valves, and floats in your toilet tank

3 products

Rebar

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

9 products

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

4 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

433 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

270 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

125 products

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

2,347 products

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

Secure fittings in the U-shaped channel to route conduit and pipe or build other structures

1,150 products

Flush-Fit Framing and Fittings

Create smooth stair and platform railings by sliding fittings into rails and tightening the screws

11 products

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

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

40 products

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

12 products

Press-Fit Framing and Fittings

Set up temporary partitions, guards, and displays using only a hammer

90 products

Push-to-Close Latches

Automatically hold doors shut when you push them closed

9 products

Electrical

Electrical Cords

Connect equipment and devices to a power supply

777 products

Electrical Plugs

Pair with sockets or receptacles to transmit power or data

563 products

Electrical Receptacles

Install in a wall or panel to transmit power or data to plugs or sockets

299 products

Electrical Sockets

Pair with plugs or receptacles to transmit power or data

244 products

Electrical Adapters

Change electrical connectors to another type, size, or gender

23 products

Outlet Strips

Plug in multiple devices to power them from a single outlet

2 products

Electrical Connector Caps

Protect data connectors when not in use

31 products

Distribution Blocks

Distribute electricity from a single power source to several devices in a circuit

8 products

Electrical Connector Thread Adapters

Join two connectors that both have internal threads

6 products

Electrical Connector Contacts

Crimp wire into pins and sleeves to create custom Molex or Amphenol connectors

12 products

Electrical Connector Seals

Add to the front or back of connectors to block out dust, debris, and weather

5 products

Hot Sticks

Operate high-voltage switches from a safe distance

14 products

Manual Switches

Everything from toggle, push-button, and rocker switches to foot switches

10 products

Fabricating and Machining

Retrievers

Grab and pull objects out of hard-to-reach spots

55 products

Jam Removers

Clear objects that are blocking conveyors, chutes, and hoppers

13 products

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small magnetic objects

25 products

Window Poles

Open and close windows

2 products

Sanders

Smooth the surfaces of workpieces and remove layers of paint and rust

1 product

Communication

Equipment Markers

Mark electrical boxes, fire hydrants, or parking curbs at risk of being hit by vehicles

6 products

Reflectors

Mark roads and sign posts so they're easier to see in low-light conditions

6 products

Sign Posts

Drive into the ground or mount to a base to display signs

17 products

Sign Holders

Display signs on walls, floors, tables, and other surfaces

9 products

Signs

Everything from accident prevention to traffic control to exit signs

4 products

Safety Equipment

Bollards

Anchor to the ground or floor to block vehicle access

24 products

Chain Barrier Magnet Mounts

Hang chain between metal surfaces instead of between posts

1 product

Chain Barriers

Hook chain onto posts to restrict access to areas

9 products

Retractable Belt Receptacles

Create an end point for retractable belts with posts or wall receptacles

14 products

Retractable Belt Barriers

Stretch belts between walls, racks, posts, and cones to restrict access to areas

44 products

Guardrails

Protect pedestrian walkways from vehicles

83 products

Traffic Posts

Taller than cones to divide lanes of traffic and form barriers

7 products

Safety Rails

Protect people on platforms, loading docks, and elevated walkways

70 products

Machine Guards

Surround equipment to prevent injury to workers and damage to machines

59 products

Umbrellas

Compact, in-ground, vehicle-mount, and welding umbrellas

7 products

Power Transmission

Connecting Rods

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

808 products

Shafts

Transmit power, motion, and speed between machine components

109 products

Fastening and Joining

Threaded Rods

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

5,336 products

Standoffs

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

3 products

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

27 products

Set Screws

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

2 products

Material Handling

Jack Posts

Prop up beams and joists to keep them from drooping

6 products

Vacuum Lifters

Grip and move objects with air- or electric-powered suction

13 products

Puller Hooks

Pull crates, bales, and other objects or lift off covers

4 products

Forklift Roll-Lifting Poles

Keep rolled and coiled items from slipping off as your forklift moves

2 products

Ladder Support Posts

Extend a hand-hold from the top of ladders used for tanks and roof access

4 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Temporary Partition Poles

Support tarps, drop cloths, and plastic sheeting to create temporary walls that block dust

1 product

Wire Partitions

Create secure storage and work rooms that you can see into

59 products

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

254 products

Fluid Handling

Float Rods

Connect valve bodies and floats to build or repair a float valve

18 products

Lighting

Light Bulb Changers

Install and remove light bulbs, even if bulbs are broken or in tight spaces

4 products