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Guide Rail Carriages

Guide Rail Carriages

Carry loads along guide rails on accurate and repeatable paths in automated systems

Conveyor Guides

Conveyor Guides

Direct and position items on conveyors while keeping them from falling off

Track Rollers

Support and carry objects as they move along conveyor systems

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Power Transmission

Guide Rail Carriages

Guide Rail Carriages

Carry loads along guide rails on accurate and repeatable paths in automated systems

Linear Motion Slides

Linear Motion Slides

Move loads on accurate and repeatable paths beyond the mounting surface

Positioning Slides

Positioning Slides

A lead screw drives the carriage for accurate positioning in laboratory and production equipment

Telescoping Rails

Telescoping Rails

Connect multiple rails to create custom positioning tables or telescoping slides

Track Rollers

Support and carry objects as they move along conveyor systems

Idler Rollers

Guide boxes and parts as they pass through conveyor systems

Drive Rollers

Transmit power from motors to systems like conveyors; also known as contact wheels and feed rollers

Idler/Drive Rollers

Idler/Drive Rollers

Spin freely in one direction on conveyor systems and lock to transmit power in the other direction

Linear Bearings

Linear Bearings

Minimize friction as parts move along a shaft

Linear Bearing Housings

Linear Bearing Housings

Hold linear ball or sleeve bearings by sliding them in and securing with retaining rings

Linear Bearing Brakes

Linear Bearing Brakes

Lock bearings in place on a shaft for precise positioning

Chain Guides

Align roller chain to limit friction, reducing noise and prolonging the chain's life

Chain Alignment Tools

Chain Alignment Tools

Align sprockets and roller chain during installation and adjustment

Chain and Belt Pulleys

Chain and Belt Pulleys

Pair with a compatible belt to transfer motion from a rotating shaft

Shaft Supports

Support linear motion shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

Spline Bearings

Spline Bearings

Add to splines to transfer rotary power or move loads along the shaft

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

Lead Screws and Nuts

Lead Screws and Nuts

Components travel along a screw with broad, square threads to clamp and lift heavy loads

Ball Screws and Nuts

Ball Screws and Nuts

Internal ball bearings roll on screws for low friction when moving components at high speeds

Material Handling

Conveyor Guides

Conveyor Guides

Direct and position items on conveyors while keeping them from falling off

Conveyor Lane Dividers

Conveyor Lane Dividers

Keep conveyors organized by separating items into distinct lanes

Conveyor Chain Trolleys

Conveyor Chain Trolleys

Carry loads smoothly along overhead enclosed-track powered conveyors

Conveyor Brackets

Conveyor Brackets

Mount guide clamps, sensors, drip pans, and other attachments to conveyor frames

Cable Rollers

Move bulky cable and hose, even over edges, while keeping it off the ground

Conveyor Tracks

Conveyor Tracks

Create an enclosed runway for trolleys to carry loads along overhead conveyors

Conveyor Track Brackets

Conveyor Track Brackets

Hang and join sections of enclosed conveyor track

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

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

Conveyor Belt Idler Pulleys

Conveyor Belt Idler Pulleys

Keep chain belts moving without sagging

Conveyor Trolley Hangers

Conveyor Trolley Hangers

Attach loads to trolleys on overhead enclosed-track powered conveyors

Conveyor Covers

Conveyor Covers

Protect conveyed material from dust, debris, and other contaminants

Magnetic Conveyor Belt Plates

Magnetic Conveyor Belt Plates

Keep ferrous objects in place as they move along your conveyor belt

Routing Clamp Rails

Routing Clamp Rails

Use with rail-mount routing clamps to route pressurized lines in hydraulic systems

Routing Clamps

Secure routed lines of pipe, tubing, and conduit

Seismic Bracing Brackets

Seismic Bracing Brackets

Bolster threaded-rod hangers and allow pipe systems to sway during earthquakes

U-Bolts

Anchor heavy pipe, tube, and conduit; stronger than routing clamps and hangers

U-Bolt Plates

Reinforce mounted U-bolts for a more secure hold

Loop Clamps

Hold pipe snug against the mounting surface to prevent movement that may cause breakage

Routing Rings

Suspend wire and cable by feeding it through the eyehole

Routing Ring Bases

Routing Ring Bases

Temporarily attach routing rings to steel and iron surfaces with a magnet

Pipe Supports

Brace pipe, tube, and conduit that needs to be routed between studs or elevated off the floor

Pipe Hangers

Suspend pipe, conduit, and tube from threaded rods, hooks, and straps

Threaded Rod Hanger Beams

Threaded Rod Hanger Beams

Mount across roof joists to hang threaded rod and route pipe and duct in areas with no anchor point

Riser Clamps

Wide flanges support vertical pipe passing through floors

Pipe Standoff Clamps

Pipe Standoff Clamps

Secure pipes in sanitation drain applications and keep them from touching the mounting surface

Pipe Routing Saddles

Pipe Routing Saddles

Clip to strut channel to cradle insulated tubing and pipe

Routing J-Hooks

Routing J-Hooks

Hang, adjust, and remove bundles of cable through the wide opening more easily than with routing rings

Rope Guides

Route and protect rope

E-Track Webbing Guides

E-Track Webbing Guides

Secure webbing to E-Tracks and prevent it from twisting

Eyebolts

Route rope through the loop or attach hooks and shackles for lifting

Eye Nuts

Pair with bolts or threaded rod to lift and hang components

S-Hooks

Connect lengths of rope and chain; hang objects like hose, cords, and light fixtures

Hoist Rings

Pivot to resist stress that would bend or break an eyebolt when lifting at an angle

Cable Pulling Clamps

Cable Pulling Clamps

Maintain tension until a line can be permanently anchored

Wheels

Move objects with ease

Pulleys

Mount or suspend to guide wire rope for lifting and pulling loads

Cable and Hose Trolleys

Cable and Hose Trolleys

Move cable and hose along wire rope, channel, or beams; also known as festoon trolleys

Robot Positioning Slides

Robot Positioning Slides

Extend the horizontal reach of your Universal Robots arm

Robot Teach Pendant Cord Reels

Robot Teach Pendant Cord Reels

Keep the cords connecting robot controllers to teach pendants organized and out of the way

Fabricating and Machining

Drill Bushings

Fit in holes to guide drill bits and other cutting tools for precise and repeatable holes and cuts

Spring Stops

Push back against workpieces to hold them in place against stops and rails

Locating Pins

Install in fixturing plates or tables to position and secure workpieces

Locating Pin Retractors

Locating Pin Retractors

Extend and retract locating pins to protect them when fixtures are moving

Locating and Support Buttons

Locating and Support Buttons

Secure and position workpieces and fixtures from the bottom or side

Spring Locating Pins

Spring Locating Pins

Apply side force to workpieces to clamp them in place

Spring Locating Pin Installation Tools

Spring Locating Pin Installation Tools

Hold spring locating pins in place for installation

Slotted Bushings

Slotted Bushings

Pair with a standard bushing to prevent alignment pins from binding in your fixture

Fixture Tables

Add clamps, brackets, and other components to build fixtures for welding and assembly

Fixturing Clamps

Fixturing Clamps

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

Index Plungers

Align parts that have mating bushings for more precision than standard spring plungers

Gibs

Hold components in place and create a surface for them to slide along in molds and dies

Alignment Locks

Alignment Locks

Precisely align your mold halves

Ejector Pins

Push finished parts out of molds

Ejector Sleeves

Ejector Sleeves

Use with mold pins to form holes, bosses, and other features in parts

Core Pins

Add to molds and pour in plastic to form holes in finished parts

Drill Guides

Pair with handheld drills to create precise holes, no drill press required

Drill Bases

Portable and magnetic to grip metal surfaces for on-the-go cutting accuracy similar to a drill press

Drill Bit Guides

Drill Bit Guides

Drill precise holes without building a fixture

Saw Guides

Clamp onto your workpiece to make straight cuts with circular saws, jigsaws, and routers

Band Saw Blade Guides

Band Saw Blade Guides

Support band saw blades for accurate straight and contoured cuts

Push Sticks

Keep hands at a safe distance while cutting with table saw blades and router bits

Rotary Tool Guides

Rotary Tool Guides

Sharpen, grind, and sand with rotary tools at exact 45° and 90° angles

Tap Guides

Place on your workpiece to cut straight threads without building a fixture

Tap Wrenches

Pair with square-shank taps to turn them by hand

Plasma Cutter Guides

Plasma Cutter Guides

Pair with a plasma or oxyacetylene torch for balance and stability as you cut and bevel shapes

Sanding Guide Coats

Sanding Guide Coats

Apply to scratches and other imperfections in the surface you’re sanding to highlight them

Electrical Discharge Machining Electrode Guides

Electrical Discharge Machining Electrode Guides

Hold EDM electrodes in place as they penetrate workpieces

Punch Pins

Use with press dies to punch 1/8" and larger holes; modify to fit your application

Filament Guides for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements

Filament Guides for 3D Printer Extruder Heating Elements

Hold and direct filament toward the nozzle as it melts in the heating block

Router Guides

Make precise circular or intricate cuts with routers

Hole Saw Pilots

Hole Saw Pilots

Center your hole saw when enlarging existing holes

Building and Machinery Hardware

Door Guides

Keep hanging doors aligned by stopping the bottom from swinging

Door Tracks

Hang panels to slide over openings when there’s not space for a swinging door

Overhead Door Rollers

Overhead Door Rollers

Replace the rollers on garage doors and other overhead doors

Drawer Slides

Smoothly guide drawers in and out of cabinets

Drawer Rollers

Open wood cabinet drawers and doors without using drawer slides or roller track

Grommets

Protect wire, cable, and cords from holes with sharp or rough edges

Door Stops

Keep doors from slamming into and damaging walls

Vibration-Damping Mounts

Vibration-Damping Mounts

Attach to machinery to reduce vibration and noise and extend service life

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

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

Bellows

Prevent dust and debris from damaging moving parts

Measuring and Inspecting

Thread Size Identifiers

Thread Size Identifiers

Confirm your fastener's thread size, pitch, or threads per inch

Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures

Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures

Raise workpieces and position them on a fixture plate

Drill Bit Size Gauges

Drill Bit Size Gauges

Match your drill bit to one of the holes to confirm its size

Pipe Size Chart/Rulers

Pipe Size Chart/Rulers

Curl around pipe to gauge its size, measure its diameter, or mark lines

Angle Indicators

Angle Indicators

Align pipe and other equipment by measuring angle, level, or tilt

Gear Tooth Gauges

Gear Tooth Gauges

Identify your gear's pressure angle, pitch, and module

Threaded Hole Location Gauges

Threaded Hole Location Gauges

Pinpoint the true center of threaded holes to precisely align and measure parts

Height Gauges

Measure an object's height and mark workpieces for machining

Squareness Gauges

Squareness Gauges

Check frames and machined parts to see if they are leaning or uneven

Calibration Squares

Calibration Squares

Lay horizontally or vertically on CNC machines to check the position of tools with high precision

Parallel Rules

Draw parallel lines, as well as circles, arcs, and angles

Pipe Flange Aligners

Pipe Flange Aligners

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

Laser Levels

Project level references onto surfaces when installing drop ceilings, pipe, or conveyors

Alignment Pins

Line up holes in sheet metal, I-beams, and angle irons for bolting, riveting, and welding

Contour Gauges

Transfer contours, patterns, and shapes for jobs such as installing floor tile and pipe insulation

Levels

Ensure surfaces are completely horizontal or vertical

Alignment Lasers

Alignment Lasers

Project a line or dot as a reference point to ensure equipment is properly positioned

Contour Markers

Contour Markers

Draw precise lines on pipe and structural steel to guide cuts

Laser Directing Components

Laser Directing Components

Turn or split dot lasers to point them where needed

Level Mounts

Strap to nonmagnetic surfaces to attach a magnetic level

Center Punch/Angle Indicators

Center Punch/Angle Indicators

Find the center of pipe and other parts and determine setup angles on milling machines and grinders

Communication

Reference Books

Reference Books

Keep industrial information, regulations, and processes on hand

Reference Charts

Reference Charts

Check decimal equivalents, drill sizes, or specifications for socket screws

Reference Media

Reference Media

View digital machinery handbooks and video programs on OSHA's lockout/tagout procedures

Calendars

Wall, wet erase, and dry erase calendars to keep track of dates and appointments

Stencils

Paint over or trace to create everything from custom messages to drafting designs

Equipment Markers

Equipment Markers

Mark electrical boxes, fire hydrants, or parking curbs at risk of being hit by vehicles

Electrical

Cable and Hose Carriers

Cable and Hose Carriers

Route, protect, and guide moving cable

Cable and Hose Carrier Accessories

Cable and Hose Carrier Accessories

Brackets, cable holders, retractors, and tools for mounting carriers to robot arms

Fish Tape

Hook to the end of wire and move it through conduit and raceway

Fish Tape Pullers

Fish Tape Pullers

Latch onto fish tape or rope for a secure, two-hand grip when pulling wire

Fish Tape Leaders

Fish Tape Leaders

Join fish tape to wire for guiding it around conduit bends

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

Cord Stops

Control how much cord retracts into a reel to keep the end accessible

Wire Duct

Guide and organize wiring inside electrical boxes and machines

Weatherheads

Bring power into buildings and protect the entry point from rain and snow

Cable Ramps

Protect cable and cords in areas with pedestrian and equipment traffic

Conduit and Conduit Fittings

Conduit and Conduit Fittings

Protect wiring from impact and the environment in runs indoors, outdoors, and underground

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

Robot Cable Carriers

Robot Cable Carriers

Organize and protect cable without obstructing your robot’s movement

Raceway and Raceway Fittings

Raceway and Raceway Fittings

Route and guard wiring along indoor surfaces

Wire Sleeving Installation Tools

Wire Sleeving Installation Tools

Insert wire and hose into corrugated, spiral wrap, or wraparound sleeving

Cable Pulling Grips

Cable Pulling Grips

Tug on the loop to tighten wire mesh around cable and pull it through conduit

Heat-Shrink Tubing

Heat-Shrink Tubing

Apply heat to seal and insulate electrical wiring and connections

Wire and Cable Push-Pull Rods

Wire and Cable Push-Pull Rods

Maneuver cable inside drop ceilings and walls

Electrical Cord Reels

Electrical Cord Reels

Neatly store electrical cords for easy access

Fastening and Joining

Spring Plungers

Spring Plungers

Apply accurate, consistent pressure for positioning, indexing, and ejecting parts

Spring Plunger Catches

Spring Plunger Catches

Act as a stop for positioning ball-nose and long-nose spring plungers

Spring Plunger Mounts

Spring Plunger Mounts

Secure ball-nose and long-nose spring plungers to fixture surfaces

Dowel Pins

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

Taper Pins

Fit snugly into tapered holes to secure, position, and align components

Shear Pins

Use with shear hubs to break at a specific torque and safeguard machinery from overloads

Quick-Release Pins

Quick-Release Pins

Fasten or remove components on equipment with a spring-loaded retaining ball

Weld Pins

Weld in place for greater rigidity and strength than other pins

Dowel Pin Stock

Dowel Pin Stock

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

Hanger Bolts

Suspend pipe and other fixtures with wire or cable ties

Wood Joiners

Connect and repair wood pieces and joints

Spring Button Clips

Spring Button Clips

Snap the button into place to join pieces of telescoping tubing

Spring Plunger Drivers

Spring Plunger Drivers

Install spring plungers from the nose end without depressing the nose

Screwdriver Bits

Screwdriver Bits

Pair with drivers to turn screws

Tape

Bind, seal, and mark surfaces

Fluid Handling

Hose Drainers

No need to bend over and shake out fluid from your hose—let gravity do the work

Hose Bender Springs

Hose Bender Springs

Position hose at any angle up to 90°, preventing kinks and wear when routing it around machinery

Hose Kink Absorbers

Hose Kink Absorbers

Prevent garden hose from kinking to ensure maximum water flow and extend hose life

Safety Equipment

Chain Barrier Magnet Mounts

Chain Barrier Magnet Mounts

Hang chain between metal surfaces instead of between posts

Chain Barriers

Hook chain onto posts to restrict access to areas

Traffic Posts

Taller than cones to divide lanes of traffic and form barriers

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Hose Reels

Store hose neatly to remove tripping hazards and reduce wear

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