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Power Transmission

Positioning Slides

Positioning Slides

A lead screw drives the carriage for accurate positioning in laboratory and production equipment

Linear Motion Slides

Linear Motion Slides

Move loads on accurate and repeatable paths beyond the mounting surface

Turntable Bearings

Turntable Bearings

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

Electric Actuators

Electric Actuators

Push and pull loads with more precise positioning than air and hydraulic cylinders

Fabricating and Machining

Workholding and Positioning Bases

Workholding and Positioning Bases

Position objects on workbenches and assembly stations

Clamps

Hold workpieces securely in place

Spring Clamp Workholders

Spring Clamp Workholders

Secure small parts in spring clamps to keep hands free for soldering, gluing, and assembling

Vises

Secure workpieces in place

Ring Stands

Hold lightweight objects such as beakers and other lab equipment

Welding Positioners

Welding Positioners

Mount workpieces for circular welds

Swivel Pads

Attach to the ends of screws, threaded studs, or C-clamps to apply even pressure on uneven surfaces

Electronic-Component Positioning Stands

Electronic-Component Positioning Stands

Pin components against a circuit board to free up your hands for soldering

Dovetail Blanks

Dovetail Blanks

Machine a blank workpiece with precut dovetails and locating slots for easy setup

Clothespins

Hold light items, secure covers, and seal bags

Vacuum Workholding Plates

Vacuum Workholding Plates

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

Magnetic Workholding Plates

Magnetic Workholding Plates

Keep metal workpieces firmly in place for grinding, drilling, and electrical discharge machining

Milling Tables

Turn the handles to position work on X- and Y-axes

Locating Pins

Install in fixturing plates or tables to position and secure workpieces

Locating Pin Retractors

Locating Pin Retractors

Extend and retract locating pins to protect them when fixtures are moving

Locating Pin Lock Screws

Locating Pin Lock Screws

Secure removable locating pins

Pin Removal Blocks

Pin Removal Blocks

Remove a range of pin sizes from workpieces by tapping them into holes with a punch and hammer

T-Slot Fixture Plates

T-Slot Fixture Plates

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

Setup Studs

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

T-Slot Fastener and Setup Stud Kits

T-Slot Fastener and Setup Stud Kits

Mount fixtures of different sizes to your machine table

T-Slot Bolts

Secure clamps and workpieces to machine tables with quicker setup than a T-slot nut and stud

T-Slot Nuts

Combine with setup studs or bolts to mount fixtures to machine tables

T-Slot Cleaners

T-Slot Cleaners

Scrape debris out of machine table T-slots

T-Slot Covers

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

Fixture Keys

Locate fixtures and vises on your machine table

T-Slot Clamp Supports

T-Slot Clamp Supports

Hold up clamps to keep them in place when they're unclamped

Fixture Tables

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

Sine Plates

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

Slotted Bushings

Slotted Bushings

Pair with a standard bushing to prevent alignment pins from binding in your fixture

Spring Locating Pin Installation Tools

Spring Locating Pin Installation Tools

Hold spring locating pins in place for installation

Grid Fixture Plates

Grid Fixture Plates

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

Step Blocks

Support setup clamps for quick height adjustments

Locating Rails

Locate the side of a workpiece in your fixture without milling a permanent slot

Collet Fixtures

Collet Fixtures

Mount on milling machines and other surfaces to grip and release parts with 5C collets

T-Tracks

Add fixturing to flat surfaces on machines such as table saws, CNC routers, and drill presses

V-Blocks

Hold round workpieces

Tooling Balls

Create a physical reference point for aligning workpieces in fixturing

Grippers

Clamp against uneven or irregularly shaped parts such as castings for a secure hold

Spring Locating Pins

Spring Locating Pins

Apply side force to workpieces to clamp them in place

Angle Plates

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

Parallel Keepers

Parallel Keepers

Keep parallels in place against vise jaws

Sine Bars

Measure, mark, and inspect exact angles on dies and other precision parts

Tooling Ball Covers

Tooling Ball Covers

Protect tooling balls when not in use

Tooling Ball Mounts

Tooling Ball Mounts

Create a raised mounting point for tooling balls

Index Plungers

Align parts that have mating bushings for more precision than standard spring plungers

Fixturing Squares

Fixturing Squares

Build different fixtures on multiple sides of the same block

Work Supports

Reduce vibration and deformation by adjusting to secure your workpiece

Rotary Tables

Rotate your work 360° for easy access to different angles

Spring Stops

Push back against workpieces to hold them in place against stops and rails

Parallels

Raise workpieces above your vise to create clearance for cutting tools

Locating and Support Pads

Locating and Support Pads

Position larger workpieces and fixtures than locating and support buttons; also known as rest pads

Locating and Support Buttons

Locating and Support Buttons

Secure and position workpieces and fixtures from the bottom or side

Setup Blocks

Use as mounting bases and supports to ensure accurate angles and spacing

T-Slot Fastener and Fixturing Clamp Kits

T-Slot Fastener and Fixturing Clamp Kits

Everything you need to secure a workpiece to a fixture table

Fixturing Clamps

Fixturing Clamps

Secure your workpiece to a fixture table so it won't move during machining

Press Plates

Lay on the crossbeams of presses to make a sturdy base for removing bearings, bushings, and arbors

Cutting Mats

Place under material you're cutting or punching to protect work surfaces

Gibs

Hold components in place and create a surface for them to slide along in molds and dies

Building and Machinery Hardware

Positioning Arms

Positioning Arms

Mount and position tools, small electronics, and displays

Turntables

Rotate to reposition machinery and equipment

Tripod Head Adapters

Tripod Head Adapters

Mount ball-grip components such as arms and device grips to the top of tripods

Tool Support Arms

Tool Support Arms

Suspend tools to keep them out of the way but still within reach

Laboratory Jacks

Laboratory Jacks

Position small shop and lab equipment on an adjustable-height surface

Tripods

Stabilize cameras and other equipment

Positioning Arm Mounts

Positioning Arm Mounts

Add a mounting surface to positioning arms

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

Cam Handles

For fast clamping, push down on the handle to draw two parts together

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

Material Handling

Pallet Stands

Hold pallets above the floor at a useful working height

Pallet Trucks

Raise and transport pallets; easier to store than lift trucks

Lift Tables

Lift material to a comfortable working height and adjust as needed

Cranes

Raise and move heavy or bulky objects overhead

Lift Trucks

Raise and lower heavy loads to stack, pack and unpack, and store them

Measuring and Inspecting

Squares

Check 90° angles during layout work with combination, angle, or pipefitters' squares

Surface Plate Stands

Surface Plate Stands

Hold up surface plates at precise support points to maintain accuracy

Surface Plates

Extremely flat to give an accurate reference plane for layout and inspection work

Surface Plate Covers

Surface Plate Covers

Protect the flatness and finish of surface plates in storage

Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures

Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures

Raise workpieces and position them on a fixture plate

Bench Centers

Inspect cylindrical parts for irregularities that could cause wobbles or vibrations

Micrometer Head Mounting Brackets

Micrometer Head Mounting Brackets

Mount a micrometer head to your jig or fixture to accurately position workpieces

Alignment Pins

Line up holes in sheet metal, I-beams, and angle irons for bolting, riveting, and welding

Pipe Flange Aligners

Pipe Flange Aligners

Line up flange holes so they bolt securely and connections won’t leak

Fastening and Joining

Studs

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

Document Clips

Hold loose papers together without creating a permanent mark

Electrical

Wire and Cable Push-Pull Rods

Wire and Cable Push-Pull Rods

Maneuver cable inside drop ceilings and walls

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