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Safety Equipment

Machine Guards

Surround equipment to prevent injury to workers and damage to machines

Guardrails

Protect pedestrian walkways from vehicles

Safety Rails

Protect people on platforms, loading docks, and elevated walkways

Mezzanine Gates

Mezzanine Gates

Protect workers from falls when transferring pallets to elevated work areas

Bollards

Anchor to the ground or floor to block vehicle access

Roof Hatch Railings

Roof Hatch Railings

Attach handrails to a roof hatch

Safety Gates

Swing closed behind you for easy entrance and exit

Retractable Gates

Retractable Gates

Prevent access to an area and then collapse for easy transport and storage

Fold-Up Railings

Fold-Up Railings

Create a temporary barrier around hazards such as open manholes

Handrails

Grab while using stairs to reduce risk of falls

Retractable Belt Ends

Retractable Belt Ends

Replace belt ends in retractable belt barriers

Barricades

Panel, rail, cone-mount, barrel, and water-fill barricades

Barrier Tape Dispensers

Barrier Tape Dispensers

Hold and dispense barrier tape

Smoke Detector Guards

Smoke Detector Guards

Protect smoke detectors from damage and tampering

Fire Sprinkler Head Guards

Fire Sprinkler Head Guards

Protect fire sprinkler heads from damage and tampering

Glove Boxes and Bags

Glove Boxes and Bags

Safely handle hazardous or sensitive materials in an enclosed space

Communication

Sign Guards

Protect backlit exit signs from damage

Audible Alarm Guards

Audible Alarm Guards

Protect alarm bells from damage

Labels

Stick onto items to identify or convey information about them

Building and Machinery Hardware

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

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

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

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

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

Press-Fit Framing and Fittings

Press-Fit Framing and Fittings

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

Rack Guards

Prevent damage to rack posts caused by bumps from vehicles and equipment

Door Stops

Keep doors from slamming into and damaging walls

Security Gates

Barricade areas without sacrificing visibility and airflow

Insect Screening

Insect Screening

Keep bugs out without blocking airflow

Door-Track Guards

Door-Track Guards

Protect overhead-door track and dock doors from forklifts and other vehicles

Door Wedges

Simply slide under doors to keep them open

Door Chains

Keep free-swinging doors from opening too far and prevent damage to hinges, doors, and walls

Door Barricades

Door Barricades

Stop intruders from opening doors in your facility during emergency lockdowns

Door Holders

Mount to doors, walls, or floors to keep doors open

Protective Caps

Protective Caps

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

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

Bellows

Prevent dust and debris from damaging moving parts

Protective Plugs

Protective Plugs

Insert into holes in pipe, containers, panels, and parts to keep out debris

Panel Hanging Brackets

Panel Hanging Brackets

Mount and remove panels

Door Handle and Knob Guards

Door Handle and Knob Guards

Prevent unauthorized entry by blocking access to the knob

Positioning Arms

Positioning Arms

Mount and position tools, small electronics, and displays

Lockouts

Ensure that machines stay turned off to prevent accidents during maintenance work

Door Latch Guards

Door Latch Guards

Cover the gap between your door and frame to prevent the latch from being pried open

Floor Plates

Add permanent slip resistance to floors, ramps, stairs, and docks

Door Locking Bars

Door Locking Bars

Mount across doorways to protect against forced entry

Power Transmission

Chain and Belt Drive Guards

Chain and Belt Drive Guards

Hold chains and belts in place while shielding your drive from interference

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

Wire Partitions

Wire Partitions

Create secure storage and work rooms that you can see into

Stacking Caps and Targets

Stacking Caps and Targets

Turn the ends of posts into stackable shelving and rack systems

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Chain Link Fencing

Chain Link Fencing

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

Fencing

Metal chicken wire, plastic fencing, fabric erosion-control fencing, and wood drift fencing

Fence Posts

Secure and hold up fencing

Barbed Wire

Deter people from entering a fenced-off area

Catch Basin Scoops

Catch Basin Scoops

Remove leaves, sludge, and trash from basins and sewers

Faucet Hole Covers

Faucet Hole Covers

Close off unused faucet holes intended for soap dispensers and side sprayers

Electrical

Electrical Enclosures

Electrical Enclosures

House and protect power supplies, control panels, and other electrical equipment

Cable Trays and Cable Tray Fittings

Cable Trays and Cable Tray Fittings

Organize and route bundles of cable while keeping them accessible anywhere along the run

HMI Covers

Access HMI devices and other controls mounted to an enclosure while keeping out liquids and dust

Cable and Hose Carriers

Cable and Hose Carriers

Route, protect, and guide moving cable

Outlet Box Extenders

Outlet Box Extenders

Add depth to an outlet box when there’s not enough space for components

Outlet Boxes

House electrical components such as on-off switches, receptacles, and dimmer knobs

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

Outlet Box Covers

Outlet Box Covers

Enclose wiring for outlets and switches or block off unused components

Cord Grips

Securely connect cords to enclosures while sealing out dirt and moisture

Electronics Racks

Electronics Racks

Mount servers, automation controls, and computers in less space than electronics cabinets

Electronics Cabinets

Electronics Cabinets

Store and organize servers, computers, and automation controls

Raceway and Raceway Fittings

Raceway and Raceway Fittings

Route and guard wiring along indoor surfaces

Console Enclosures

Console Enclosures

Build out interfaces with buttons, gauges, and other components to monitor and control machinery

Light Switch Sensor Guards

Light Switch Sensor Guards

Protect light switch sensors from damage and vandalism

Fluid Handling

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

Perforated Sheets

Perforated Sheets

Filter, sort, separate, and strain liquid or dry material

Hose and Hose Fittings

Hose and Hose Fittings

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

Fabricating and Machining

Fixture Plate Plugs

Fixture Plate Plugs

Keep chips and shavings from clogging or damaging unused holes on fixture plates in milling machines

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Exhaust Fan Guards

Exhaust Fan Guards

Protect exhaust fans from debris

Thermostat Guards

Thermostat Guards

Restrict access to thermostats and protect them from damage

Measuring and Inspecting

Protect clocks from damage

Material Handling

Conveyor Stops

Control product flow and let items accumulate

Ladders

Wall-mount, rolling platform, and step ladders

Ladder Feet

Replace ladder feet or add a nonslip surface to the legs of rolling ladders

Ladder Cages

Enclose tall ladders to protect workers as they climb

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rods

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rods

Secure guides and other attachments to conveyors

Scaffolds

Take on elevated projects that most work platforms aren’t tall and large enough to reach

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

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

Beam Clamps

Secure lines of pipe and duct, overhead equipment, and lighting fixtures to beam flanges

Routing Clamps

Secure routed lines of pipe, tubing, and conduit

Edge Protectors

Edge Protectors

Guard box edges and corners from strapping gouges and bumps during shipping

Teach Pendant Mounts

Teach Pendant Mounts

Store teach pendants conveniently near robots but out of harm’s way

Box Clips

Keep cardboard box flaps folded down and out of the way while packing

Lighting

Light Guards

Shield light bulbs to prevent them from breaking

Fastening and Joining

Weld Nuts

Weld to metal surfaces to add permanent threads

Press-Fit Nuts

Push into drilled or punched holes to add threads to thin panels

Standoff Caps

Create a finished look on standoffs and protect them from dirt and debris

Retaining Rings

Retaining Rings

Hold components on a shaft

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