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Raw Materials

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable but lacks corrosion resistance

Aluminum

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

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments

Titanium

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

Bronze

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

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

Tungsten

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

Nickel

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

Zinc

Draws corrosion away from nearby metal; an alternative to lead for sound barriers and vibration dampers

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Lead

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

Molybdenum

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

Cobalt

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

Platinum

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

Tantalum

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

Niobium

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

Fastening and Joining

Shims

Level, align, and adjust spacing on fasteners, shafts, and machine components

Shim Stock

Cut into custom shapes for leveling and aligning fasteners, machinery components, and more

Washers

Nearly every size and shape imaginable, from flat washers to clipped to curved

Weld Nuts

Weld to metal surfaces to add permanent threads

Solder

Join pieces of metal without melting the base material

Communication

Message Plates

Fasten to doors, walls, and plate holders to identify locations and objects

Tags

Hang throughout facilities to convey information

Wire Markers

Label individual wires in circuits, junction boxes, and other complex wiring systems

Pipe Markers

Identify pipe contents and flow in a range of environments

Signs

Everything from accident prevention to traffic control to exit signs

Building and Machinery Hardware

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

Panel Hanging Brackets

Panel Hanging Brackets

Mount and remove panels

Floor Plates

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

Bar Grating

Create a raised surface for safe travel over trenches, walkways, and stairs

Bar Grating Clips

Bar Grating Clips

Secure grating to your support structure

Stair Nosing

Cover step edges to protect them from damage and create a slip-resistant surface

Stair Treads

Replace stair treads in a stairway

Stair Tread Covers

Stair Tread Covers

Cover the tops of steps with a protective, slip-resistant surface

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

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

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

Make platforms, bases, and other structures that stand up to more movement than T-slotted framing

Door Edge Plates

Door Edge Plates

Reinforce door edges to guard them against damage from foot traffic and equipment

Door Kick Plates

Door Kick Plates

Protect door bases from foot traffic and equipment; also known as armor and mop plates

Turntables

Rotate to reposition machinery and equipment

Door Handle and Knob Guards

Door Handle and Knob Guards

Prevent unauthorized entry by blocking access to the knob

Door Handle and Knob Mounts

Door Handle and Knob Mounts

Reinforce your door handle assembly to guard against forced entry

Door Push and Pull Plates

Door Push and Pull Plates

Protect doors from wear while adding an easy-to-open handle

Door Latch Guards

Door Latch Guards

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

Door Strike Plates

Door Strike Plates

Reinforce the area where the latch meets the frame to protect it from friction

Door Lock Plates

Door Lock Plates

Temporarily secure doors with a padlock when repairing or replacing their handle

Door Hole Covers

Door Hole Covers

Eliminate gaps around handles and deadbolts, or conceal holes after removing handles

Electrical

Outlet Box Covers

Outlet Box Covers

Enclose wiring for outlets and switches or block off unused components

Outlet Boxes

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

Outlet Box Extenders

Outlet Box Extenders

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

Electrical Enclosure Panels

Electrical Enclosure Panels

Mount and connect components inside enclosures

Wall Plates

Cover switches and outlets for a finished look or to close them off when not in use

Electrical Component Heat Sinks

Electrical Component Heat Sinks

Remove excess heat to protect circuit boards, semiconductors, and other electrical components

Material Handling

U-Bolt Plates

Reinforce mounted U-bolts for a more secure hold

U-Bolts

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

Threaded Rod Mounts

Threaded Rod Mounts

Hang threaded rod from ceilings, walls, beams, and joists

Tie-Down Hooks

Hook on straps to secure objects

Tie-Down Rings

Use as fixed anchor points

Webbing Guides

Prevent webbing from twisting and use as anchor points; also known as footman's loops

E-Track D-Rings

E-Track D-Rings

Add flexible connection points to E-Tracks for securing loads in different directions

L-Track Tie-Down Rings

L-Track Tie-Down Rings

Add pivoting connection points to L-Tracks to secure loads in different directions

Ball Transfer Plates

Ball Transfer Plates

Rest on flat surfaces to create platforms for conveying, rotating, and positioning heavy objects

Ball Transfer Plate Covers

Ball Transfer Plate Covers

Place a smooth surface over ball transfer plates so small items won't get caught between

Conveyors

Roller, skate wheel, ball transfer, belt, and vacuum conveyors

Dock Plates

Temporarily position between docks and trucks to bridge gaps

Robot Workstations

Robot Workstations

Create a portable working home for your robot arm

Fluid Handling

Perforated Sheets

Perforated Sheets

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

Heat Pipes

Protect equipment from damage by routing heat away, toward a heat sink

Cold Plates

Cool equipment through direct contact by connecting to cold liquid lines

Heat Exchangers

Heat Exchangers

Transfer heat from one liquid to another in refrigeration, engine cooling, and other systems

Heat Sinks

Prevent damage to equipment by dissipating excess heat

Fabricating and Machining

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

Gibs

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

Babbitt Paste

Apply to bearing housings before casting to prevent separation

Alignment Locks

Alignment Locks

Precisely align your mold halves

Angle Plates

Ensure accurate right angles and hold workpieces and fixtures perpendicular to your machine table

Fixture Tables

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

T-Slot Fixture Plates

T-Slot Fixture Plates

Position workpieces with T-slot nuts, bolts, and setup studs for precise machining

Grid Fixture Plates

Grid Fixture Plates

Use threaded and unthreaded holes to position workpieces for precise and repeatable machining

Fixturing Squares

Fixturing Squares

Build different fixtures on multiple sides of the same block

Setup Blocks

Use as mounting bases and supports to ensure accurate angles and spacing

Lapping Plates

Pair with lapping compounds to create extremely flat surfaces on workpieces

Press Plates

Lay on the crossbeams of presses to make a sturdy base for removing bearings, bushings, and arbors

Dovetail Blanks

Dovetail Blanks

Machine a blank workpiece with precut dovetails and locating slots for easy setup

Clamps

Hold workpieces securely in place

Vacuum Workholding Plates

Vacuum Workholding Plates

Secure parts too thin to be held in clamps and vises for milling, drilling, routing, and finishing

Hot Plates

Heat glass or metal containers with precise temperature control

Measuring and Inspecting

Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures

Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures

Raise workpieces and position them on a fixture plate

Surface Plates

Extremely flat to give an accurate reference plane for layout and inspection work

Scales

Bench-top, hanging, floor, and conveyor scales

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

Power Transmission

Turntable Bearings

Turntable Bearings

Support machinery that slowly turns or oscillates, such as a rotating hoist

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Plates

Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Plates

Add a finishing touch around protruding pipes; also known as escutcheons

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