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Raw Materials

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

Felt

Thicker and more absorbent than fabric for insulating, polishing, cushioning, and gasketing

Carbon

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

Building and Machinery Hardware

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect equipment and surfaces from dents and scuffs

Edge Trim

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

Surface Guards

Protect walls and other flat surfaces from impact

Tubing Guards

Safeguard pipe, tubing, and other round equipment from impact

Panel Connecting Trim

Panel Connecting Trim

Connect two panels while protecting the edges from damage

Crane Bumpers

Resist heavy hits on cranes to protect walls or beams and extend crane life

Door Kick Plates

Door Kick Plates

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

Lockset Bumpers

Lockset Bumpers

Protect knobs and hardware on doors from carts, dollies, and other equipment

Grommets

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

Protective Film

Protective Film

Temporarily adhere to surfaces to protect them from scratches, nicks, and dirt

Door Silencers

Close doors quietly and keep them from rattling in their frames

Door Edge Plates

Door Edge Plates

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

Wear Plates

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

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

Door Stops

Keep doors from slamming into and damaging walls

Protective Feet

Protective Feet

Add to furniture and light equipment to protect floors from scratches and wear

Door Holders

Mount to doors, walls, or floors to keep doors open

Door Bumpers

Protect large swinging doors from impact where carts and vehicles often push them open

Leveling Mounts

Leveling Mounts

Level machines and workbenches on uneven surfaces, reduce vibration, and protect floors

Vibration-Damping Mounts

Vibration-Damping Mounts

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

Vibration-Damping Pads

Vibration-Damping Pads

Place under machinery to reduce vibration and noise, extending service life and protecting floors

Power Transmission

Springs

Apply and absorb force with compression, die, extension, torsion, and disc springs

Air Springs

Absorb vibration in moving equipment such as conveyors and transfer stations; lift and level loads

Shock Absorbers

Shock Absorbers

Slow and stop loads to reduce impact that can damage equipment like conveyors, lifters, and presses

Safety Equipment

Welding Pads

Smaller than blankets to prevent heat and flame damage in localized areas

Electrical Protection Blankets

Electrical Protection Blankets

Wrap around power lines and electrical equipment to shield workers from high voltage

Palm Protectors

Palm Protectors

Cover your palms to minimize muscle fatigue or prevent blisters and cuts

Knee Pads

Protect knees from impact or electrical arc flashes

Arm Pads

Prevent burns while welding

Finger Cots

Guard fingers from heat and abrasion, or protect items from contamination

Elbow Pads

Cushion elbows from bumps and scratches

Backhand Pads

Slip over gloves for additional protection against sparks and spatter

Bandages

Cover wounds to keep them clean and protected

Parking Curbs

Designate parking spaces and block drivers from pulling too far into a space

Sealing

Edge Seals

Block dust, water, and wind from entering the gaps around doors and windows

Fabricating and Machining

Prototyping Foam

Prototyping Foam

Carve, mill, or sand into lightweight parts for testing

Fastening and Joining

Spacers

Unthreaded to create space between two surfaces or objects, often to align them

Electrical

Thermal Interface Material

Thermal Interface Material

Dissipate heat away from electronic components

Heat-Shrink Tubing

Heat-Shrink Tubing

Apply heat to seal and insulate electrical wiring and connections

Material Handling

Pipe Routing Saddles

Pipe Routing Saddles

Clip to strut channel to cradle insulated tubing and pipe

Dock Door Seals

Dock Door Seals

Close the gap between dock doors and trailers to keep heated or cooled air in and dust out

Loop Clamps

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

Pipe Hangers

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

Routing Clamps

Secure routed lines of pipe, tubing, and conduit

Dock Door Shelters

Dock Door Shelters

Wrap around trailers where they meet dock doors to shield out the elements better than seals

Dock Bumpers

Prevent damage to docks and vehicles by absorbing impacts

Ladder Feet

Replace ladder feet or add a nonslip surface to the legs of rolling ladders

Forklift Bumpers

Forklift Bumpers

Protect loads from dents without reducing load capacity

Robot Safety Padding

Robot Safety Padding

Trigger an emergency stop when robot arms contact a worker or object

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rod Caps

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rod Caps

Cover the ends of conveyor guide mounting rods for a finished look

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Kneeling Pads

Protect your knees or back when working on the ground

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Sink Pipe Covers

Sink Pipe Covers

Prevent burns from hot water pipes

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Pipe Insulation Repair Strips

Pipe Insulation Repair Strips

Patch and protect damaged pipe insulation

Pipe Insulation Banding

Pipe Insulation Banding

Strap around pipe insulation to keep it in place

Pipe Insulation

Pipe Insulation

Fit around pipe, tubing, and tanks to reduce heat loss or condensation

Thermal Insulation Sheets

Thermal Insulation Sheets

Line the walls of furnaces, freezers, ductwork, and buildings to keep heat in or out

Pipe Insulation Jacketing

Pipe Insulation Jacketing

Guard pipe insulation from impact, moisture, and corrosion

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