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33,541 Products

Raw Materials

Steel

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

2,877 products

Stainless Steel

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

1,305 products

Aluminum

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

69 products

Brass

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

40 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

10 products

Copper

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

6 products

Power Transmission

Lead Screws

Pair with lead screw nuts to move components in a straight line

1,049 products

Lead Screw Nuts

Mate with lead screws to move components in a straight line

202 products

Lead Screw Collars

Position components and limit travel along a lead screw

55 products

Shafts

Transmit power, motion, and speed between machine components

3,051 products

Connecting Rods

Use with rod ends and swivel joints to link components in push/pull assemblies

657 products

Rod Ends

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

1,524 products

Rod End Nuts

Attach to rods, pipe, and tubing to make pivot and hinge points

8 products

Rod End Inserts

Attach to rod ends to increase the amount of misalignment they can handle

29 products

Swivel Joints

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

125 products

Ball Screws and Nuts

Internal ball bearings roll on screws for low friction when moving components at high speeds

207 products

Gear Stock

Machine your own gears to an exact face width and shaft diameter

18 products

Ball Screw/Splines

Transmit rotary power, move loads along the shaft, or do both at once

3 products

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

47 products

Splines and Spline Bearings

Transmit rotary power or move loads along the length of splines

35 products

Lead and Ball Screw End Supports

Brace and secure the ends of lead screws and ball screws

16 products

Shaft Adapters

Increase or reduce your shaft's diameter to fit equipment, or replace damaged shaft ends

8 products

Roller Screws and Nuts

More contact points to move heavier loads than ball and lead screw assemblies

8 products

Hydraulic Cylinder Mounts

Restrain cylinders and secure loads to the end of the rod

4 products

Fastening and Joining

Threaded Rods

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

4,820 products

Coupling Nuts

Connect and extend threaded rods

620 products

Dowel Pins

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

3,321 products

Dowel Pin Stock

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

53 products

Single-End Studs

Use the unthreaded end as a pivot point, hinge, shaft, or locator pin

184 products

Standoffs

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

4,728 products

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

1,173 products

Studs

Press, weld, or screw in place to add a threaded fastening point

674 products

TIG Welding Rods

Add extra metal while TIG welding to help flatten welds and hold workpieces together

206 products

Stick Electrodes

Flux coated for stability and speed when welding most metals

92 products

Gas Welding Rods

Melt in extra metal while gas welding to help workpieces hold together

7 products

Spot Welding Electrodes

Press onto the tips of spot welders to change the size and shape of the weld

19 products

Brazing Alloys

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

113 products

Fabricating and Machining

Setup Studs

Secure setup clamps and fixtures to your machine table or assemble heavy machines

619 products

Clamps

Hold workpieces securely in place

14 products

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small magnetic objects

23 products

Magnetic Chip Collectors

Attract steel chips to remove them from machinery, clothing, and the floor

3 products

Retrievers

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

15 products

Picks

Hold, separate, and position small parts such as wire and springs

2 products

Lathe Tool Blanks

Machine custom lathe tool bits

50 products

Fluid Handling

Corrosion-Inhibiting Rods and Pads

Protect tanks, water heaters, and heat exchangers from rust; also known as sacrificial anodes

27 products

Strainers

Install next to valves and pumps to catch debris in your line

4 products

Mixer Shafts

Replace the shaft on mixers

44 products

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

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

4,821 products

Float Rods

Connect valve bodies and floats to build or repair a float valve

12 products

Material Handling

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rods

Secure guides and other attachments to conveyors

121 products

Conveyor Belt Pulleys

Replace pulleys on conveyor belts or build new conveyor belts

232 products

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Position guides or sensors to the exact spot needed for your conveyor

1 product

Lifting Magnets

Lift, pull, and move metal sheets, plates, and parts with magnetic force

2 products

Puller Hooks

Pull crates, bales, and other objects or lift off covers

4 products

Electrical

Grounding Rods

Link an electrical system to a ground

12 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Suspend drop ceiling grids from the ceiling above

1 product

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

Permanently join rails and fittings to assemble heavy duty racks, shelving, and work tables

18 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

8 products

Multipoint Latch Conversion Kits

Turn your single-point lock or latch into a system that fastens doors at multiple points

6 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Garment Rods

Support clothes hangers

2 products

Shelf Brackets

Mount and support shelves

1 product

Curtain Hooks

Hang curtains from rods

4 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Variance Indicator Extension Rods

Lengthen the reach of your variance indicator

19 products

Variance Indicator Holders

Position and hold variance indicators in place for accurate readings

4 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar

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

9 products

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

Shower Curtain Rod Flanges

Secure shower curtain rods to walls

1 product

Faucet Shut-Off Rods

Nudge the rod to turn water on and release to turn off without touching handles

2 products

Lighting

Lamp Pipe

Connect lamp components and conceal wires when building or repairing lamps

3 products