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Raw Materials

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable but lacks corrosion resistance

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments

Aluminum

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

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

Garolite

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

Bronze

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

Tungsten

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

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

Ceramic

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

Fiberglass

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

Carbon Fiber

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

Glass

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

Nickel

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

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

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

Cobalt

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

Lead

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

Zinc

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

Molybdenum

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

Mica

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

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

Felt

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

Niobium

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

Tin

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

Leather

Durable and long lasting; often used for belting, lacing, and sealing applications

Fastening and Joining

Dowel Pins

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

Dowel Pin Stock

Dowel Pin Stock

Cut to the length you need for positioning and holding parts in place

Standoffs

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

Thread Adapters

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

Brazing Alloys

Form stronger bonds between metal parts than solder without melting the base material

Magnets

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

Sealing

Backer Rods

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

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar

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

Fabricating and Machining

Magnetic Retrievers

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small magnetic objects

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