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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

Power Transmission

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

Shafts

Transmit power, motion, and speed between machine components

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 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

Gear Stock

Machine your own gears to an exact face width and shaft diameter

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

Lead and Ball Screw End Supports

Lead and Ball Screw End Supports

Brace and secure the ends of lead screws and ball screws

Gas Spring End Fittings

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

Roller Screws and Nuts

Roller Screws and Nuts

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

Shaft Adapters

Increase or reduce your shaft's diameter to fit equipment, or replace damaged shaft ends

Chain and Belt Pulley Stock

Chain and Belt Pulley Stock

Machine your own timing belt pulleys to fit an exact width and shaft diameter

Hydraulic Cylinder Mounts

Hydraulic Cylinder Mounts

Restrain cylinders and secure loads to the end of the rod

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

Dowel Pin Stock

Dowel Pin Stock

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

Coupling Nuts

Connect and extend threaded rods

Single-End Studs

Single-End Studs

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

Standoffs

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

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

Anchors

Secure anything from signs to heavy machinery in concrete, brick, and drywall

TIG Welding Rod Feeders

TIG Welding Rod Feeders

Advance TIG rods for controlled welds

Fabricating and Machining

Setup Studs

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

Magnetic Retrievers

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small magnetic objects

Clamps

Hold workpieces securely in place

Retrievers

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

Picks

Hold, separate, and position small parts such as wire and springs

Magnetic Chip Collectors

Magnetic Chip Collectors

Attract steel chips to remove them from machinery, clothing, and the floor

Lathe Tool Blanks

Lathe Tool Blanks

Machine custom lathe tool bits

Electrical

Grounding Rods

Link an electrical system to a ground

Lightning Rods

Attract lightning strikes to safely redirect them from the tops of buildings to the ground

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar

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

Building and Machinery Hardware

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Suspend drop ceiling grids from the ceiling above

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

Multipoint Latch Conversion Kits

Multipoint Latch Conversion Kits

Turn your single-point lock or latch into a system that fastens doors at multiple points

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Garment Rods

Support clothes hangers

Shelf Brackets

Mount and support shelves

Curtain Hooks

Hang curtains from rods

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

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Position guides or sensors to the exact spot needed for your conveyor

Conveyor Belt Pulleys

Conveyor Belt Pulleys

Replace pulleys on conveyor belts or build new conveyor belts

Lifting Magnets

Lifting Magnets

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

Puller Hooks

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

Lighting

Lamp Pipe

Connect lamp components and conceal wires when building or repairing lamps

Measuring and Inspecting

Variance Indicator Extension Rods

Variance Indicator Extension Rods

Lengthen the reach of your variance indicator

Variance Indicator Holders

Variance Indicator Holders

Position and hold variance indicators in place for accurate readings

Leveling Rods

Use with sight levels to estimate the distance between you and a given object

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