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25,053 Products

Power Transmission

Air Cylinders

Extend and retract light duty loads with compressed air

3,760 products

Hydraulic Cylinders

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

294 products

Air Slides

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

449 products

Electric Actuators

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

103 products

Stopper Cylinders

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

8 products

Air Actuators

Turn loads in clockwise and counterclockwise directions with compressed air

47 products

Cylinder Rod Glands

Replace the rod gland on hydraulic cylinders

15 products

Solenoids

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

81 products

Parts Metering Cylinders

Space out parts to control flow on conveyors and feeders

12 products

Cylinder Rod Locks

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

6 products

Hydraulic Actuators

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

16 products

Gas Springs

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

951 products

Rod Ends

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

1,646 products

Rod End Inserts

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

29 products

Shafts

Transmit power, motion, and speed between machine components

109 products

Stepper Motors

The motor shaft turns in small, equal increments for precise positioning

197 products

Servomotors

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

96 products

Air-Powered Gearmotors

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

16 products

Electric Motors

Keep machinery and equipment moving with AC or DC power

361 products

Electric Gearmotors

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

284 products

Air-Powered Motors

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

25 products

Stepper Gearmotors

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

20 products

Compressed Air Dryer/Filters

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

29 products

Compressed Air Dryers

Remove lingering moisture from air lines

31 products

Compressed Air Storage Tanks

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

1 product

Raw Materials

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

2,055 products

Aluminum

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

844 products

Oxygen

Use alongside other fuels to increase flame temperature

1 product

Propane

Fuel heating, thawing, and soldering applications

2 products

Nitrogen Gas

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

2 products

Argon Gas

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

2 products

Propylene

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

1 product

Carbon Dioxide Gas

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

2 products

Helium Gas

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

2 products

Butane

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

2 products

Steel

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

3,079 products

Stainless Steel

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

1,548 products

Rubber

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

546 products

Glass

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

200 products

Foam

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

150 products

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze—all with material certificates for traceability

300 products

Copper

Our most conductive metal for electrical applications—all with material certificates for traceability

266 products

Ceramic

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

355 products

Garolite

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

601 products

Tungsten

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

217 products

Bronze

Better wear resistance than copper and brass—all with material certificates for traceability

466 products

Carbon Fiber

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

130 products

Titanium

The most corrosion-resistant metal we offer—all with material certificates for traceability

81 products

Gold

Form into electronic components that won't corrode—all with material certificates for traceability

4 products

Graphite

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

34 products

Fiberglass

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

76 products

Nickel

An upgrade from stainless steel to withstand harsh chemicals and acids—all with material certificates for traceability

235 products

Lead

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

28 products

Hard Fiber

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

18 products

Tantalum

Conductive with a higher melting point than most metals—all with material certificates for traceability

16 products

Mica

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

6 products

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

5 products

Wood

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

80 products

Cobalt

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

3 products

Felt

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

33 products

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

41 products

Wax

Create seals and prototypes, lubricate tools, and polish equipment

4 products

Platinum

Formable and conductive while resisting extreme heat—all with material certificates for traceability

18 products

Niobium

Conductive and corrosion resistant even at extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

8 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Gas Tanks

Safely transport and store inert gas, acetylene, or oxygen

7 products

Propane Tanks

Safely transport and store propane gas

12 products

Graduated Cylinders

Precisely measure and pour liquids

38 products

Beakers

Glass, plastic, and metal beakers

110 products

Beaker Liners

Protect plastic and glass beakers from harsh chemicals

3 products

Test Tubes

Hold small samples to test, mix, and inspect them

15 products

Centrifuge Tubes

Hold samples for use in a centrifuge

3 products

Food Storage Containers

Store and transport food in processing facilities

2 products

Density Meter Jars

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

6 products

Cylinder Racks

Store gas cylinders in an upright position

45 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Lock Cylinders

Install in doors to lock and unlock them with a key

28 products

Padlocks

Shackle objects together, such as a door and its frame, to prevent theft or unauthorized entry

8 products

Deadbolt Locks

Require a key or combination to unlock from the outside

36 products

Bellows

Prevent dust and debris from damaging moving parts

8 products

Protective Caps

Protect just about anything, including pipe, flanges, screws, and posts

9 products

Fluid Handling

Hose and Hose Fittings

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

21 products

Manifolds

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

1 product

Propane Tank Valves

Start and stop the flow of propane from a tank

7 products

Valve Manifolds

Control flow to multiple points from one source

9 products

Flow-Adjustment Valves

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

2 products

Breather Vents

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

13 products

Gauge Glass

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

114 products

Pressure Gauges

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

2 products

Fastening and Joining

Dowel Pins

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

3,557 products

Solder

Join pieces of metal without melting the base material

8 products

Material Handling

Jack Rams

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

32 products

Jacks

Lift, hold, push, and position heavy objects

23 products

Jack Pumps

Pump hydraulic oil into jack rams to create hydraulic jacks

16 products

Jack Mounts

Thread onto jack rams to secure them to a surface

2 products

Shipping Tubes

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

199 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Calibration Columns

Calibrate the flow rate of metering pumps

14 products

Pipe Flange Aligners

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

1 product

Micrometer Check Gauges

Confirm your outside or depth micrometers are accurate

5 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Refrigerant Storage Cylinders

Store refrigerant recovered from HVAC systems for transport and recycling

2 products

Fan Motors

Replace fan motors or build your own fan

22 products

Desiccants

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

4 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

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

Lighting

Light Pipes

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

16 products

Communication

Signs

Everything from accident prevention to traffic control to exit signs

14 products

Fabricating and Machining

Fixturing Clamps

Secure your workpiece to a fixture table so it won't move during machining

8 products

Safety Equipment

Emergency Oxygen Kits

Provide oxygen in emergency situations until medical help arrives

4 products