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Power Transmission

Air Cylinders

Extend and retract light duty loads with compressed air

Hydraulic Cylinders

Hydraulic Cylinders

Push and pull heavy loads to operate forklifts, compactors, and other machinery

Air Slides

Convey grippers, printing heads, and other loads back and forth on a carriage

Electric Actuators

Electric Actuators

Push and pull loads with more precise positioning than air and hydraulic cylinders

Stopper Cylinders

Stopper Cylinders

Extend to stop loads on a conveyor and retract to let them pass

Air Actuators

Turn loads in clockwise and counterclockwise directions with compressed air

Cylinder Rod Glands

Cylinder Rod Glands

Replace the rod gland on hydraulic cylinders

Solenoids

Extend, retract, or rotate to actuate switches, valves, locks, and other components

Parts Metering Cylinders

Parts Metering Cylinders

Space out parts to control flow on conveyors and feeders

Cylinder Rod Locks

Cylinder Rod Locks

Hold the piston's position during an emergency stop or power loss to keep the load safely in place

Hydraulic Actuators

Hydraulic Actuators

Turn heavy loads to do everything from opening tank doors to pivoting conveyors

Gas Springs

Support the weight of doors, hatches, and lids to assist opening and closing

Rod Ends

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

Rod End Inserts

Rod End Inserts

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

Shafts

Transmit power, motion, and speed between machine components

Electric Motors

Electric Motors

Keep machinery and equipment moving with AC or DC power

Stepper Motors

Air-Powered Gearmotors

Air-Powered Gearmotors

A motor and speed reducer in one to slow speed and increase torque in air-powered applications

Electric Gearmotors

Electric Gearmotors

A motor and speed reducer in one to slow speed and increase torque in AC- or DC- power applications

Servomotors

Create rotary motion with accurate positioning and fine control over speed and torque

Air-Powered Motors

Air-Powered Motors

A safe alternative to electric motors for harsh areas since they won’t spark or overheat

Stepper Gearmotors

Stepper Gearmotors

Stepper motor and gearbox in one for high torque in areas large motors won’t fit

Compressed Air Dryer/Filters

Compressed Air Dryer/Filters

Remove moisture, oil, and other contaminants from air lines to prevent damaging equipment

Compressed Air Dryers

Compressed Air Dryers

Remove lingering moisture from air lines

Compressed Air Storage Tanks

Compressed Air Storage Tanks

Store compressed air to power multiple tools at once without straining your compressor

Raw Materials

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Aluminum

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

Oxygen

Use alongside other fuels to increase flame temperature

Propane

Fuel heating, thawing, and soldering applications

Propylene

Produce a hotter flame than propane for better performance in brazing applications

Nitrogen Gas

Often used to purge impurities from pipelines and other systems as well as test oxygen detectors

Argon Gas

Often used to alter the conductivity of a semiconductor and calibrate gas detectors

Carbon Dioxide Gas

Carbon Dioxide Gas

Typically used as a propellant in aerosol cans and to calibrate gas detectors

Helium Gas

Often used to detect leaks in vacuum systems without creating a reaction and calibrate gas detectors

Butane

Burns cleaner than propane at similar temperatures; use for heating, thawing, and soldering

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable but lacks corrosion resistance

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments

Glass

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

Rubber

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

Foam

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

Brass

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

Copper

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

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

Bronze

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

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

Titanium

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

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

Nickel

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

Hard Fiber

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

Gold

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

Tantalum

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

Mica

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

Cobalt

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

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

Lead

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

Platinum

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

Wax

Create seals and prototypes, lubricate tools, and polish equipment

Felt

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

Molybdenum

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

Wood

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

Niobium

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

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Gas Tanks

Safely transport and store inert gas, acetylene, or oxygen

Propane Tanks

Safely transport and store propane gas

Graduated Cylinders

Graduated Cylinders

Precisely measure and pour liquids

Beakers

Glass, plastic, and metal beakers

Beaker Liners

Protect plastic and glass beakers from harsh chemicals

Centrifuge Tubes

Centrifuge Tubes

Hold samples for use in a centrifuge

Test Tubes

Hold small samples to test, mix, and inspect them

Food Storage Containers

Food Storage Containers

Store and transport food in processing facilities

Density Meter Jars

Density Meter Jars

Add liquid and immerse a density meter until it floats for precise readings

Cylinder Racks

Store gas cylinders in an upright position

Building and Machinery Hardware

Lock Cylinders

Install in doors to lock and unlock them with a key

Deadbolt Locks

Require a key or combination to unlock from the outside

Protective Caps

Protective Caps

Cover holes at the end of pipe, conduit, and fittings to keep out debris

Bellows

Prevent dust and debris from damaging moving parts

Fluid Handling

Hose and Hose Fittings

Hose and Hose Fittings

Flexible and stronger than tubing; often used to convey liquids and gases under pressure

Manifolds

Distribute air or fluid to multiple places from a single source; also called headers

Propane Tank Valves

Propane Tank Valves

Start and stop the flow of propane from a tank

Valve Manifolds

Valve Manifolds

Control flow to multiple points from one source

Flow-Adjustment Valves

Flow-Adjustment Valves

Gradually open and close to control the volume of air and liquids though a line

Gauge Glass

Create or repair liquid-level gauges to monitor fluid levels in containers

Breather Vents

Maintain even pressure and vacuum as temperatures change by allowing airflow in tanks and enclosures

Pressure Gauges

Pressure Gauges

Measure pressure in pumps, filters, regulators, and process lines

Material Handling

Jack Rams

Attach to jack pumps to lift, push, or pry apart objects with hydraulic power

Jack Pumps

Pump hydraulic oil into jack rams to create hydraulic jacks

Jacks

Lift, hold, push, and position heavy objects

Jack Mounts

Thread onto jack rams to secure them to a surface

Shipping Tubes

Protect rods, rolled-up blueprints, and other long, thin objects during shipping

Fastening and Joining

Dowel Pins

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

Solder

Join pieces of metal without melting the base material

Measuring and Inspecting

Calibration Columns

Calibration Columns

Calibrate the flow rate of metering pumps

Pipe Flange Aligners

Pipe Flange Aligners

Line up flange holes so they bolt securely and connections won’t leak

Micrometer Check Gauges

Micrometer Check Gauges

Confirm the anvil is parallel and measure the amount of wear on your micrometer

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Refrigerant Storage Cylinders

Refrigerant Storage Cylinders

Store refrigerant recovered from HVAC systems for transport and recycling

Fan Motors

Replace fan motors or build your own fan

Desiccants

Remove moisture from the air to protect items during shipping and storage

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar

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

Communication

Signs

Everything from accident prevention to traffic control to exit signs

Lighting

Light Pipes

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

Fabricating and Machining

Clamps

Hold workpieces securely in place

Safety Equipment

Emergency Oxygen Kits

Emergency Oxygen Kits

Provide oxygen in emergency situations until medical help arrives

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