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Lead-Base Coppered Babbitt

Lead-Free Pewter Alloy

System of Measurement

Length

Thickness

Width

Diameter

Tolerance Rating

Wall Thickness

Specifications Met

Federal Specification

IEC 60404-8-8

ISO Standard

NACE MR0175/ISO 15156

SAE Standard

U.S. Congressional Act

Fabrication

Appearance

Hardness Rating

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

REACH

Outside Width

DFARS Specialty Metals

Hardness

Certificate Type

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report

Outside Height

Yield Strength

10,000 psi to 19,999 psi

20,000 psi to 99,999 psi

100,000 psi to 199,999 psi

200,000 psi or greater

Thread Size

Mechanical Finish

45,773 Products

Raw Materials

Steel

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

7,048 products

Aluminum

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

4,775 products

Stainless Steel

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

4,571 products

Brass

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

885 products

Bronze

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

676 products

Copper

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

990 products

Titanium

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

216 products

Tungsten

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

325 products

Nickel

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

340 products

Lead

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

107 products

Gold

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

4 products

Additives and Fillers

Mix into coatings, resins, polymers, and metal to boost strength, conductivity, and lubricity

9 products

Zinc

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

41 products

Molybdenum

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

50 products

Platinum

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

22 products

Tantalum

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

22 products

Niobium

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

14 products

Tin

Soft and malleable for forming gaskets and filters; also mixes with other metals to make solder

10 products

Pigments and Dyes

Add color to liquids, mixtures, and materials

5 products

Fastening and Joining

Shim Stock

Cut into custom shapes to align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery

1,066 products

Shims

Align and space components on shafts, or level machinery, cabinets, and doors

3,570 products

Machine Key Stock

Cut a custom length to transfer torque from shafts to components such as gears and sprockets

818 products

Machine Keys

Transmit torque from rotating shafts to gears, sprockets, and other machine parts

1,014 products

Threaded Rods

Anchor, connect, or hang components in a wide variety of applications

5,196 products

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

27 products

Standoffs

Threaded to separate or connect parts as well as position components in assemblies

3 products

Fluid Handling

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

4,180 products

Perforated Sheets

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

216 products

Sintered Filters

Tiny holes let particles such as air, gas, and vapor pass through while trapping contaminants

8 products

Tube and Tube Fittings

Typically more flexible than pipe for carrying liquids and gases in short runs around equipment

1,613 products

Fabricating and Machining

Drill Bushings

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

3,782 products

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

19 products

Dovetail Blanks

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

5 products

3D Printer Powders

Create metal or plastic parts from powder bed fusion (PBF) printing systems

2 products

Power Transmission

Shafts

Transmit power, motion, and speed between machine components

3,139 products

Shaft Supports

Support linear motion shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

164 products

Splines and Spline Bearings

Transmit rotary power or move loads along the length of splines

35 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Edge Trim

Install on panels, boards, signs, and mirrors to protect edges from impact

133 products

Door Kick Plates

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

50 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

26 products

Wear Plates

Often used on conveyors to reduce friction where parts bump into equipment to extend service life

3 products

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

2 products

Panel Connecting Trim

Connect two panels while protecting the edges from damage

33 products

Door Edge Plates

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

18 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

49 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

33 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

254 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

2 products

Rebar

Reinforces concrete to reduce the chance it will crack from expansion and contraction

9 products

Electrical

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

81 products

Thermal Interface Material

Dissipate heat away from electronic components

4 products