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Power Transmission

Air Cylinders

Extend and retract light duty loads with compressed air

Air Slides

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

Stopper Cylinders

Stopper Cylinders

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

Parts Metering Cylinders

Parts Metering Cylinders

Space out parts to control flow on conveyors and feeders

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

Gas Spring Mounts

Gas Spring Mounts

Attach gas springs to panels, lids, and doors using a bracket or stud

Stepper Motors

Motor shaft turns in small, equal increments for precise positioning

Raw Materials

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable but lacks corrosion resistance

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Glass

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

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

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

Tungsten

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

Garolite

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

Fastening and Joining

Dowel Pins

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

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Centrifuge Tubes

Centrifuge Tubes

Hold samples for use in a centrifuge

Test Tubes

Hold small samples to test, mix, and inspect them

Measuring and Inspecting

Micrometer Check Gauges

Micrometer Check Gauges

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

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