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Raw Materials

Aluminum

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

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable but lacks corrosion resistance

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Copper

The most conductive of our metals, it excels in all types of electrical applications

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze for making nuts, hinges, and locks

Glass

Clear and highly heat and chemical resistant; often used in sights, lighting, and lab equipment

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

Ceramic

Hard and wear resistant, it also withstands corrosion and high temperatures

Bronze

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

Nickel

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

Titanium

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

Rubber

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

Tungsten

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

Fiberglass

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

Foam

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

Lead

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

Graphite

Compressible or conductive for making high-temperature seals, furnace parts, and crucibles

Wood

Commonly used to build ramps, crates, and prototypes or to make repairs

Zinc

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

Aramid

Strong, lightweight, and an excellent thermal insulator; also known as Nomex

Mica

An electrical insulator that resists high temperatures; use in circuit breakers and heating elements

Carbon

An electrical conductor that’s often used in electronics and sensors

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

Molybdenum

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

Hard Fiber

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

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

Building and Machinery Hardware

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 Treads

Replace stair treads in a stairway

Stair Tread Covers

Stair Tread Covers

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

Stair Nosing

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

Floor Mats

Set down in work areas to provide traction and comfort, trap dirt, absorb moisture, and drain water

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

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

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

Panel Hanging Brackets

Panel Hanging Brackets

Mount and remove panels

Wear Plates

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

Door Kick Plates

Door Kick Plates

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

Door Edge Plates

Door Edge Plates

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

Turntables

Rotate to reposition machinery and equipment

Magnetic Latches

Magnetic Latches

Stop storage cabinets from swinging open when shut

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 Latch Guards

Door Latch Guards

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

Electric Door Strike Plates

Electric Door Strike Plates

Release the latch when activated by a switch, keypad, or card reader

Electromagnetic Locks

Electromagnetic Locks

Control who enters through doors using a switch or keypad without replacing internal hardware

Door Hole Covers

Door Hole Covers

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

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

Communication

Message Plates

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

Tags

Hang throughout facilities to convey information

Legend Plates

Mark switches and lights on control panels for easy identification

Pipe Markers

Identify pipe contents and flow in a range of environments

Signs

Everything from accident prevention to traffic control to exit signs

Fastening and Joining

Shim Stock

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

Shims

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

Weld Nuts

Weld to metal surfaces to add permanent threads

Welding Plates

Create a custom dam or mold to control metal flow while welding

Adhesives

Bond surfaces together

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

Vacuum Lifter Accessory and Replacement Parts

Vacuum Lifter Accessory and Replacement Parts

Add accessories such as sensors or replace cups and other parts on your vacuum lifter

Screw Jack Mounts

Screw Jack Mounts

Stabilize screw jacks to support loads

Lift Tables

Lift material to a comfortable working height and adjust as needed

Robot Base Mounts

Robot Base Mounts

Secure your robot arm to benches, frames, or other surfaces

Robot Workstations

Robot Workstations

Create a portable working home for your robot arm

Teach Pendant Mounts

Teach Pendant Mounts

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

Ball Transfer Plate Covers

Ball Transfer Plate Covers

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

Ball Transfer Plates

Ball Transfer Plates

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

Conveyor Roller Gap Covers

Conveyor Roller Gap Covers

Cover the gap between conveyor rollers so items don't fall through or get stuck

Magnetic Conveyor Belt Plates

Magnetic Conveyor Belt Plates

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

Steps

Mount where you need them instead of dragging over a step stool every time

Webbing Guides

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

Dock Plates

Temporarily position between docks and trucks to bridge gaps

Caster Sockets

Mount on the inside corners of channel and other framing to attach stem casters

Fabricating and Machining

Angle Plates

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

T-Slot Fixture Plates

T-Slot Fixture Plates

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

T-Slot Covers

Snap into T-slots to block chips, debris, and small parts from falling in

Grid Fixture Plates

Grid Fixture Plates

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

Fixture Tables

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

Fixturing Squares

Fixturing Squares

Build different fixtures on multiple sides of the same block

Rotary Tables

Rotate your work 360° for easy access to different angles

Sine Plates

Use with gauge blocks to measure angles on your workpiece or set up a part for precision grinding

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

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

Vacuum Workholding Plates

Vacuum Workholding Plates

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

Clamps

Hold workpieces securely in place

Welding Positioners

Welding Positioners

Mount workpieces for circular welds

Hot Plates

Heat glass or metal containers with precise temperature control

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

Cable and Hose Carrier Accessories

Cable and Hose Carrier Accessories

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

Wall Plates

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

Electrical Cord Reel Bases

Electrical Cord Reel Bases

Swivel cord reels to access cords from different angles

Electrical Connectors and Cords

Electrical Connectors and Cords

Supply power to equipment by combining plugs, sockets, receptacles, and cords

Circuit Boards

Create your own circuit board designs by adding components

Electrical Component Heat Sinks

Electrical Component Heat Sinks

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

Circuit Breaker Box Filler Plates

Circuit Breaker Box Filler Plates

Conceal live electrical components in circuit breaker boxes to prevent injury and damage

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

Well Plates

Collect, mix, and store up to 96 individual samples within a single container

Fluid Handling

Perforated Sheets

Perforated Sheets

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

Cold Plates

Cool equipment through direct contact by connecting to cold liquid lines

Drum Base Heaters

Drum Base Heaters

Quickly heat a drum’s contents without having to wrap or stick other heaters on them

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

Calibration Squares

Calibration Squares

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

Surface Plate Stands

Surface Plate Stands

Hold up surface plates at precise support points to maintain accuracy

Color Calibrators

Color Calibrators

Calibrate your color meter to identify colors with precision

Inspection Mirrors

Inspection Mirrors

Reach around corners and obstructions to inspect hard-to-see areas

Sealing

Gasket Material

Gasket Material

Cut custom shapes and sizes to fill gaps between flat surfaces

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Floor Drain Covers

Floor Drain Covers

Put a lid on open drains to prevent accidents and injuries

Drain Cleanout Hole Covers

Drain Cleanout Hole Covers

Conceal drain cleanout plugs in walls and floors while keeping them accessible

Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Plates

Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Plates

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

Manhole Covers

Made of cast iron to handle high-volume foot and vehicle traffic

Drain Cleanouts

Drain Cleanouts

Create an access point to inspect and clean floor drain pipelines

Food Service Plates

Food Service Plates

Disposable or reusable plates

Surface Plate Cleaners

Surface Plate Cleaners

Remove dirt and grease from granite surface plates without leaving a residue

Power Transmission

Turntable Bearings

Turntable Bearings

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

Bearing Heaters

Bearing Heaters

For correct installation on shafts, heat bearings to expand them

Timing Belt End Plates

Timing Belt End Plates

Fasten timing belt ends together or to flat surfaces in conveyor and other linear motion systems

Safety Equipment

Welding Lenses

Replace the lens in your welding helmet or goggles

Welding Lens Magnifiers

Welding Lens Magnifiers

Attach to welding lenses to enhance details

Lens Covers

Protect filter lenses from scratches and weld spatter

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