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Raw Materials

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Garolite

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

Carbon Fiber

The strongest composite we offer; comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum but lighter in weight

Fiberglass

A lightweight alternative to metal and wood widely used in electrical and structural applications

Rubber

Compresses and bounces back to shape; often used for sealing, cushioning, and shock absorbing

Foam

Pockets of air make it lighter in weight than rubber; good for packing, insulating, and sealing

Hard Fiber

Chemically treated to be hard and dense, this is the easiest composite to machine in our offering

Lead

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

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

Fastening and Joining

Threaded Rods

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

Dowel Pins

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

Standoffs

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

Coupling Nuts

Connect and extend threaded rods

Hot Air Welding Rods

Hot Air Welding Rods

Melt with heat from a welder to create joints between pieces of plastic

Magnets

Attract or repel metal objects to hang, secure, or position them

Power Transmission

Lead Screws and Nuts

Lead Screws and Nuts

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

Rod Ends

Use with connecting rods to support loads and control steering, tensioning, or pivoting motion

Swivel Joints

Handle shaft misalignment where ball joint rod ends won’t fit; also known as spherical bearings

Gas Spring End Fittings

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

Sealing

Backer Rods

Insert into gaps before caulking to reduce how much sealant you need and improve adhesion

Fluid Handling

Stirring Bars

Agitate liquid solutions in vials, tubes, flasks, and sealed containers

Stirring Bar Retrievers

Stirring Bar Retrievers

Fish stirring bars out of containers using the magnetic end

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Generally thicker and more rigid than tubing for distributing liquids and gases through your facility

Building and Machinery Hardware

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

Fabricating and Machining

Magnetic Retrievers

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small magnetic objects

Retrievers

Grab and pull objects out of hard-to-reach spots

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Welding Rod Carriers

Welding Rod Carriers

Store, protect, and organize TIG welding rods

Curtain Hooks

Hang curtains from rods

Lighting

Light Pipes

Concentrate and direct light from the bulb on a circuit board to a display

Measuring and Inspecting

Leveling Rods

Use with sight levels to estimate the distance between you and a given object

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