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Multipurpose Aluminum

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
6061 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

These sheets and bars are precision ground either on all six sides or just on the top and bottom.

Oversized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Sheets

The thickness is oversized to allow for finishing to exact requirements.

Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

An anodized coating bonds to the aluminum surface to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

Architectural 6063 Aluminum Bars

More corrosion resistant and easier to form than multipurpose 6061 aluminum, 6063 is primarily used for exterior railings, decorative trim, and door frames.

Architectural 6063 Aluminum Bars with Rounded Edges

More corrosion resistant and easier to form than multipurpose 6061 aluminum, 6063 is primarily used for exterior railings, decorative trim, and door frames.

High-Strength 6013 Aluminum Sheets

As the strongest multipurpose aluminum we offer, 6013 aluminum has the same good corrosion resistance, weldability, and machinability as 6061 with increased strength. 6013 is often fabricated into high-stress machine parts.

Highly Conductive 6101 Aluminum

6101 aluminum is chiefly used as a lightweight and economical alternative to copper in electrical applications, such as bus bars in switchboards and battery banks.

High-Strength Aluminum

High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

While 2024 aluminum was initially designed for structural components in aircraft, it's now widely used when a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed, such as for gears, shafts, and fasteners. It offers similar performance to 7075 aluminum, but it’s not as strong.

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength
2024 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Also known as flat stock, these sheets and bars are precision ground on the top and bottom.

High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Originally developed for aircraft frames, uses for 7075 aluminum now include keys, gears, and other high-stress parts. It is often used as a replacement for 2024 aluminum because it’s stronger and provides similar performance in all other aspects.

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength
7075 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Choose between sheets and bars that are precision ground on all six sides or just on the top and bottom.

Easy-to-Machine 2011 Aluminum Bars

2011 has the best machinability of all the aluminum alloys. It is the most selected aluminum for screws, tube fittings, hose parts, and other items that require extensive machining.

Fatigue-Resistant 7050 Aluminum

Substitute 7050 aluminum for 7075 in structural applications when high stress-corrosion resistance is required. It is the same material that's used for bulkheads and fuselage frames.

Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum

Corrosion-Resistant 3000 Series
Aluminum Honeycomb Panels

A honeycomb core is bonded between two aluminum sheets for rigidity.

Corrosion-Resistant 3000 Series
Aluminum Honeycomb Cores

The honeycomb design provides a higher strength-to-weight ratio than solid sheets.

Easy-to-Weld 5052 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Known for being one of the easiest types of aluminum to weld, 5052 is also recognized for its ability to resist salt water. It's widely used for the bodies of boats, buses, trucks, and trailers, as well as for chemical drums.

Easy-to-Form Marine-Grade
5086 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

5086 aluminum is used on ships, oil rigs, tanks, and pressure vessels because of its excellent saltwater resistance and formability.

Impact-Resistant Marine-Grade 5083 Aluminum Sheets

Also known as armor plate, these 5083 aluminum sheets are hardened to an H131 temper for increased strength and impact resistance over standard 5083 sheets.

High-Strength Marine-Grade 5456 Aluminum

Stronger than other marine-grade aluminum, 5456 is often used for pressure vessels and storage tanks in saltwater environments.

Easy-to-Machine Cast Aluminum for Tool and Jig Plates

Easy-to-Machine MIC6 Cast Aluminum Sheets and Bars

MIC6 is cast from a high-strength 7000-series aluminum, then stress relieved to maintain dimensional stability during high-speed machining.

Easy-to-Machine Cast Aluminum for Tool and Jig Plates

Made of 5083 aluminum, these cast tool and jig plates are more corrosion resistant and respond better to anodizing than MIC6. This material is comparable to Alca 5 and ATP 5.

Lightweight Aluminum Foam

Air is injected into the casting of this aluminum to reduce weight and create a crater-like appearance. This foam is often used for sound insulation and architectural facades.

Multipurpose Stainless Steel

Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.

Polished Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

Polished to either a brushed or mirror-like finish, this material is often used to fabricate decorative enclosures and industrial workstations.

Easy-to-Machine Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

When compared to standard 304 stainless steel, this material can be machined faster with less wear on cutting tools. It's also called Prodec and Project 70+.

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

This material has tighter tolerances than standard 304 stainless steel.

Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel

Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools.

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel

This material has tighter tolerances than standard 303 stainless steel.

Highly Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel

Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel

The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications.

Tight-Tolerance Corrosion-Resistant
316 Stainless Steel

This material is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 316 stainless steel.

Easy-to-Machine Corrosion-Resistant
316 Stainless Steel

This material machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than standard 316 stainless steel. It's also called Prodec and Project 70+.

Stress-Corrosion-Resistant 2205 Stainless Steel

2205 stainless steel resists cracking even when faced with a combination of tensile stress, corrosive chemicals, and heat. Also known as duplex stainless steel, it has twice the strength of 316 stainless steel. Use it for high-pressure applications in caustic environments.

High-Strength Stainless Steel

High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

With a higher chromium content than 15-5 PH stainless steel, this high-strength 17-4 PH offers better corrosion resistance. It is also known as 630 stainless steel.

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

Each piece is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 17-4 PH stainless steel.

Hardened High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

This material is hardened for improved strength and wear resistance.

Easy-to-Harden 13-8 PH Stainless Steel

13-8 PH stainless steel can be hardened at lower temperatures than other heat-treatable types of stainless steel. It is widely used for fittings, pins, and lock washers.

Wear-Resistant Stainless Steel

Oversized Bearing-Quality 440C Stainless Steel

The width and thickness are oversized for finishing to your exact requirements.

Bearing-Quality 440C Stainless Steel

One of the hardest types of stainless steel after heat treating, 440C offers excellent wear and abrasion resistance. It's often used for bearings, valves, and knife blades.

Tight-Tolerance Wear-Resistant 410 Stainless Steel

Precision ground on the top and bottom to a tight tolerance.

Wear-Resistant 410 Stainless Steel

Often used for fasteners and valves, 410 stainless steel withstands wear caused by abrasion.

Easy-to-Machine 416 Stainless Steel

One of the most machinable types of stainless steel available, 416 contains sulfur for fast machining without clogging cutting tools. It's used for gears, screws, and shafts.

Tight-Tolerance Very-Wear-Resistant
420 Stainless Steel

Also called flat stock, these precision-ground bars are held to tight thickness and width tolerances.

High-Temperature 309/310 Stainless Steel

309/310 stainless steel has high levels of chromium and nickel to provide good corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures. It's often used in heat exchangers and furnaces.

Carbon Steel

Low-Carbon Steel Sheets and Bars

Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength.

Tight-Tolerance Low-Carbon Steel Bars

With a thickness that's precision ground to a tight tolerance, these bars are sometimes called flat stock.

Zinc-Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel Sheets and Bars

These sheets and bars are zinc galvanized for good corrosion resistance.

Nickel-Coated Low-Carbon Steel Bars

In addition to good corrosion resistance, the nickel coating provides better wear resistance than the zinc-galvanized coating.

Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Bars

The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. It's used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts.

Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Bars

A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.

High-Strength 1045 Carbon Steel Sheets and Bars

Stronger than low-carbon steel with equally good machinability, 1045 carbon steel is widely used for bolts, studs, and shafts.

Wear-Resistant AR400 Carbon Steel

The nickel and molybdenum content gives AR400 carbon steel the ability to resist wear better than all other carbon steel. It's often used as wear strips, liners, and deflector plates.

Ultra-Wear-Resistant AR500 Carbon Steel

Exceptional hardness makes AR500 carbon steel more resistant to wear and impact than other carbon steel.

Impact-Resistant A516 Carbon Steel

Even in low temperatures, A516 carbon steel resists breaking upon impact. Also known as pressure-vessel-quality (PVQ) steel, it is mostly used for boilers, storage tanks, and pressure vessels.

Alloy Steel

Tight-Tolerance Hardened Multipurpose
4140 Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

Also known as flat stock, the thickness on these sheets and bars is held to a tight tolerance.

Oversized Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

Because the thickness is oversized, you can finish these bars to your exact requirements.

Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

These sheets and bars are hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. Also known as chrome-moly steel, 4140 alloy steel resists fracturing from repeated stress.

Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile 4140 alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.

Oversized Multipurpose 4140
Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

The thickness is oversized for finishing to your exact requirements.

Easy-to-Weld A572 Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

Combining strength with weldability and formability, A572 alloy steel is an economical choice for structural components, such as channels, beams, and framing. It has a low carbon content, making it easy to weld with a variety of welding methods.

Hardened High-Strength A514 Alloy Steel

Heat treated for enhanced hardness and strength, A514 alloy steel is suitable for structural applications and supporting heavy loads.

Corrosion-Resistant A588 Alloy Steel

Also known as weathering steel, this high-strength steel develops a thin layer of rust over time in outdoor environments that protects the inner steel from corrosion.

Easy-to-Machine Gray Cast Iron Sheets and Bars

Gray cast iron machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than most types of steel. It's often fabricated into gears, pulleys, and bushings.

Copper

Multipurpose 110 Copper Sheets and Bars

Offering high electrical conductivity and formability, 110 copper is 99.9% pure. Also known as ETP copper, it's often used in electrical applications, such as for bus bars and wire connectors, as well as for flashing, gaskets, and rivets.

Super-Conductive 101 Copper Sheets and Bars

With 99.99% copper content, 101 copper has higher purity than 110 copper, resulting in superior electrical conductivity. It's commonly called OFE and OFHC copper. Use it in electrical applications, such as for coaxial cables and terminal lugs.

High-Strength 182 Copper Bars

182 copper is stronger, harder, and more wear resistant than 110 copper. Also known as RWMA Class 2 chromium copper, it's commonly used in resistance welding, for circuit-breaker parts, and for molds to make plastic parts.

Easy-to-Machine 145 Copper Bars

Also called tellurium copper, 145 copper contains tellurium, which makes it more machinable than all other copper while maintaining good corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity. It’s often used for transformer and circuit-breaker terminals, welding torch tips, and fasteners.

Extra High-Strength Beryllium-Free 180 Copper Bars

These copper bars have similar performance properties to beryllium copper, but do not require special machining techniques.

Super-Conductive Extra High-Strength
17510 Beryllium Copper Bars

In addition to being conductive, these 17510 beryllium copper bars are non-sparking and non-magnetic, so they’re used in mines and oil rigs, as well as for navigational tools.

Marine-Grade Copper Nickel Sheets

Make plates for offshore drilling platforms, water boxes, valves, and other marine equipment that withstands salt water. Also known as cupro nickel, these copper nickel sheets resist rusting better than stainless steel.

Brass

Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Bars

With the highest lead content of all the brass alloys, 360 offers the best machinability. Often called free-machining and free-cutting brass, it stands up to high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping operations with minimal wear on your tools. It’s commonly used for gears, pinions, and lock components.

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Sheets and Strips

The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. Sometimes called cartridge brass, it's commonly used for ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware.

Easy-to-Machine Architectural 385 Brass Bars

Often called architectural bronze, 385 brass is easy to machine and has excellent formability when heated. It is typically used for handrails, ornamental trim, and hardware, such as hinges and lock bodies.

Formable Easy-to-Machine 353 Brass Sheets and Bars

353 brass is more formable than 385 brass while maintaining good machinability. Commonly called engraver’s brass, it’s well suited for fabrication processes such as knurling and threading. Use it to make nuts, gears, drawer pulls, and hinges.

Weldable Marine-Grade 464 Brass Sheets and Bars

A lead-free alternative to 485 brass, 464 brass offers good weldability, strength, and wear resistance. It’s widely used for marine hardware, pump and propeller shafts, and rivets.

Bearing Bronze

Oversized 932 Bearing Bronze Bars

The thickness and width are oversized to allow for finishing.

Tight-Tolerance 932 Bearing Bronze Bars

Precision ground on the top and bottom, these bars have a tight thickness tolerance of ±0.002".

Oversized Weldable 954 Bearing Bronze Bars

Thickness and width are oversized to allow for finishing.

Tight-Tolerance Weldable 954 Bearing Bronze Bars

These bars are precision ground on the top and bottom for a tight thickness tolerance of ±0.002".

Oil-Filled 840 and 841 Bearing Bronze Sheets

Powdered bronze is pressed and then impregnated with SAE 30 oil to make this material self-lubricating.

Easy-to-Machine 936 Bearing Bronze Bars

An easier-to-machine alternative to 932 bronze, 936 also has better corrosion resistance. It's also called modified SAE 64.

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 863 Bearing Bronze Bars

Frequently called manganese brass, 863 bronze can handle heavy loads and high speeds when properly lubricated. These bars are a higher-strength alternative to tight-tolerance 954 bearing bronze bars.

Tool Steel

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Air-Hardening
A2 Tool Steel Sheets and Bars

These sheets and bars are precision ground to a tight thickness tolerance.

Oversized Multipurpose Air-Hardening
A2 Tool Steel Sheets and Bars

The thickness, length, and width are oversized for finishing to your exact requirements.

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Oil-Hardening
O1 Tool Steel Sheets and Bars

These precision-ground sheets and bars are held to a tight thickness tolerance.

Oversized Multipurpose
Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Bars

With an oversized thickness, length, and width, these bars can be finished to your exact requirements.

Oversized Wear-Resistant D2 Tool Steel Bars

The thickness, length, and width are oversized for finishing to your exact requirements.

Tight-Tolerance Wear-Resistant D2 Tool Steel Bars

The thickness on these bars is precision ground to a tight tolerance.

Easy-to-Machine W1 Tool Steel Bars

These W1 bars have lower amounts of alloy elements than other tool steels for excellent machinability.

Oversized Shock-Resistant S7 Tool Steel Bars

Also known as flat stock, these bars have an oversized thickness, length, and width for finishing to your exact requirements.

Tight-Tolerance Shock-Resistant S7 Tool Steel Bars

The thickness on these bars is precision ground to a tight tolerance.

Oversized High-Temperature H13 Tool Steel Bars

Oversized for finishing to your exact requirements.

Titanium

High-Strength Grade 5 Titanium Sheets and Bars

Grade 5 is the strongest of all the titanium alloys thanks to its higher aluminum and vanadium content. It offers a versatile mix of good corrosion resistance, weldability, and formability. It's often used for turbine blades, fasteners, and spacer rings.

Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Grade
2 Titanium Sheets and Bars

Because Grade 2 titanium is 99% pure, it is more corrosion resistant than Grades 5 and 9 but not as strong. It has good formability and weldability. Common uses include chemical processing equipment, heat exchangers, and marine hardware.

Tungsten

Ultra-Hard C2 Tungsten Carbide Bars

These bars are also known as flat stock.

High-Temperature Ultra-Dense Tungsten Sheets

Able to withstand greater heat than molybdenum and other high-temperature metal, this chemically pure tungsten is ultra dense for use in high-heat parts in vacuum furnaces, heat shields, and radiation shields.

Electrically Conductive Tungsten Copper Bars

Made of 75% tungsten for wear and arc-erosion resistance and 25% copper for electrical and thermal conductivity, these bars work well for electrodes in the electrical-discharge machining of tungsten carbide and other dense material. They’re commonly known as Elkonite bars.

Lead, Tin, and Zinc

Lead Sheets and Bars

This material has a minimum of 99.5% pure lead content. Applications for lead include radiation shields, sound barriers, and vibration dampers.

Lead Discs

Use these cast-lead discs as spacers, washers, and counterbalances.

Zinc Sheets

Considered commercially pure, this material is 99% zinc.

Fasteners

Slotted Shims

The slot lets you insert, remove, and adjust the shims without disassembling your machinery.

Large-Adjustment Slotted Shims

Use these thick shims to align cabinets, doors, and windows, or for other rough leveling.

Breakaway Shim Plates

These thick shims are scored to make size adjustments easy—break off the excess shim for a custom fit around fasteners or corners. Use them to align cabinets, doors, and windows, or for other rough leveling.

Notched Washers for Wood

Also called No. 10 Western Timber and Victor washers, these have large ODs to prevent screws from sinking into wood. The notches allow you to temporarily secure them with nails to keep them from rotating during installation.

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing Mounting Brackets

Attach sensors, tubes, and other components to T-slotted framing rails and structures.

Food Industry Plastic Trim

This trim is suitable for use in food preparation and processing environments. It's also chemical resistant. Use it to protect the edges of panels, boards, signs, and mirrors from impact in food processing applications.

Vibration-Damping Washers

Use these in place of normal washers to damp vibration and cushion your joint.

Multipurpose Plastic

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets, Bars, and Strips

In addition to a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough material is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.

Recycled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets and Bars

More sustainable than standard UHMW, these sheets and bars are made from partially recycled material, so they have a lower carbon footprint.

Antistatic Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets and Bars

This material suppresses static charges to prevent dust from building up.

Recycled Antistatic Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets

Made with carbon black, these recycled UHMW sheets are a sustainable alternative to standard UHMW sheets in applications where static electricity is a concern, such as in conveying equipment and chute liners.

Electrically Conductive Carbon-Filled
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets

The addition of carbon gives this material the ability to divert static electricity faster than antistatic UHMW.

High-Temperature Slippery UHMW Polyethylene

Also known as Tivar H.O.T., this material lasts up to 10 times longer in high-temperature applications than standard UHMW.

High-Strength Slippery UHMW
Polyethylene Sheets and Bars

Compared to our standard UHMW polyethylene, these sheets and bars hold up better to scuffs and scrapes in high-speed, high-precision, and high-impact applications—such as conveyor equipment, chute liners, and machine guards. Also known as Tivar HPV.

Weather-Resistant VHMW Polyethylene

Prolonged outdoor exposure won’t discolor or degrade VHMW.

Oil-Filled Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets

This oil-filled material is self-lubricating for an extra-slippery surface.

Abrasion-Resistant Glass-Filled
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene

The addition of glass fibers makes this material more abrasion resistant than standard UHMW. It’s also known as Tivar 88.

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene
(HDPE) Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Practically nonabsorbent, HDPE won't swell when exposed to moisture. It is denser and more rigid than LDPE, plus it's more chemical resistant.

Marine-Grade Moisture-Resistant
Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheets and Bars

Also known as starboard, these sheets and bars won’t degrade when exposed to salt water, humidity, and UV light.

Impact- and Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene (HDPE)

Also known as pipe-grade HDPE, these sheets are about four times more impact resistant than standard HDPE and hold up outdoors, and in wet environments.

Recycled Marine-Grade Moisture-Resistant
Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheets

Made of recycled HDPE plastic, these sheets are more sustainable and economical than standard marine-grade moisture-resistant HDPE sheets.

Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine Delrin®
Acetal Resin Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Delrin® acetal resin, also known as acetal homopolymer, is stronger and stiffer than acetal copolymer.

Slippery Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine
Delrin® Acetal AF Resin Sheets and Strips

The addition of PTFE provides a more slippery, wear-resistant surface than standard Delrin® acetal resin. It’s commonly fabricated into pump components, gears, and bearings.

Rigid Glass-Filled Wear-Resistant
Easy-to-Machine Delrin® Acetal Resin Sheets

A glass-fiber filler gives this material increased rigidity over standard Delrin® acetal resin. Use it to machine manifolds, impellers, and other parts that require rigidity.

Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine
Acetal Sheets and Bars

An economical alternative to Delrin® acetal resin, this acetal copolymer offers similar wear resistance.

Antistatic Wear-Resistant
Easy-to-Machine Acetal Sheets

This material prevents the buildup of static charges.

Chemical-Resistant PVC Sheets and Bars

Because PVC resists many acids and alkalies, it’s widely used for tanks and in chemical-processing applications. Also known as PVC Type 1.

High-Temperature CPVC Sheets and Bars

CPVC is just as chemical resistant as standard PVC Type 1 and can handle hotter temperatures up to 200° F.

Impact- and Chemical-Resistant PVC Sheets

Offering greater impact resistance than standard PVC Type 1 with similar chemical resistance, this PVC Type 2 is widely used for parts that are subject to shock.

Lightweight PVC Foam

Create signs and partitions with this easy to cut PVC foam.

Stiff PVC Foam Cores

Add stiffness to composite sandwiches without adding a lot of weight.

Wear-Resistant Nylon Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Also known as nylon 6/6, this general purpose material is often used for bearings, gears, valve seats, and other high-wear parts.

Slippery MDS-Filled Wear-Resistant
Nylon Sheets and Strips

This nylon 6/6 material is modified with MDS for a self-lubricating surface that’s more slippery than standard nylon. It's often used in high-friction applications, such as gears and bearings.

Moisture- and Wear-Resistant Nylon Sheets

Because this 6/12 material absorbs less water than standard nylon 6/6, it holds its shape better. It’s often machined into hose fittings and valve components.

Kevlar-Filled Wear-Resistant Nylon Sheets

Designed for extreme wear resistance, this Kevlar-filled nylon 6/6 material lasts up to 20 times longer than unfilled nylon. Also known as Hydlar Z, it is often used for parts that are continuously exposed to wear and abrasion, such as wear strips and bushings.

Rigid Glass-Filled Wear-Resistant Nylon Sheets

With glass reinforcement, this nylon 6/6 material is stronger than standard nylon, plus it can withstand higher temperatures. It’s widely used in high-stress applications, such as caster wheels and automotive parts.

Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant
Cast Nylon Sheets and Bars

This cast nylon 6 material is easier to machine than other types of nylon. It’s comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.

MDS-Filled Easy-to-Machine
Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Sheets and Bars

The addition of MDS results in a nylon with exceptional wear resistance as well as self-lubricating properties.

Oil-Filled Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant
Cast Nylon Sheets and Bars

This nylon stays lubricated over time because it’s filled with oil. Use it to fabricate parts for hard-to-reach places where adding lubricants would be difficult.

Heat-Stabilized Easy-to-Machine
Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Sheets and Bars

Often used to make gears and wear strips, these cast nylon 6 sheets and bars withstand higher temperatures and are easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6 sheets and bars.

Impact-Resistant Easy-to-Form
ABS Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Because ABS maintains its toughness even after thermoforming, it’s often made into storage cases, tote trays, equipment housings, and protective gear.

Polypropylene Sheets and Bars

Because this polypropylene resists swelling when exposed to water, it’s often fabricated into containers and parts for laboratory equipment.

Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Sheets

Widely used in semiconductor applications, this polypropylene meets UL flame-retardance standards.

Flexible Polyethylene (LDPE) Sheets and Bars

One of the softest and most flexible plastics we offer, LDPE is more formable than HDPE.

Electrical-Insulating Polystyrene Sheets

Known for its electrical insulating properties, this polystyrene is often used for cable connectors, electrical housings, and in microwave applications. It is also known as Rexolite.

Moisture-Resistant Polyester Sheets

Polyester resists swelling in wet environments.

UV- and Moisture-Resistant Polyester Sheets

These black polyester sheets protect from UV rays better than off-white polyester. Strong and semi-rigid, they won't swell in moist environments, so they're often made into pump components and spacers.

Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Sheets

Polycarbonate maintains good impact resistance across a wide temperature range. It's comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.

High-Strength Glass-Filled
Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Sheets

The addition of glass fibers to this polycarbonate increases tensile strength for use in structural applications.

Electrical-Insulating Noryl PPO Sheets

Use Noryl PPO for electrical insulating applications where moisture is a concern. It remains dimensionally stable over time, even when temperatures fluctuate.

Lightweight UV-Resistant PET Foam Cores

When exposed to UV rays, these cores won’t become brittle or break down. Use them to add stiffness to composite sandwiches that may be used outdoors without adding a lot of weight.

High-Temperature Plastic

Chemical-Resistant Slippery Sheets
and Bars Made from Teflon® PTFE

Made with virgin Teflon® PTFE resins, these sheets and bars surpass most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Sheets

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Durable Glass-Filled Chemical-Resistant
Slippery PTFE Sheets

This glass-filled PTFE is more rigid than standard PTFE for increased durability in high-stress applications.

Wear-, Impact-, and Chemical-Resistant PTFE Sheets

Manufactured from Rulon PTFE, a PTFE that's modified with filler material for a super-slippery, impact-resistant surface that resists wear.

Static-Dissipative Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE

Protect sensitive equipment from damaging electrical static charges.

Carbon-Filled Wear- and
Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE

Filled with carbon and graphite, this naturally slippery PTFE stands up to wear better than standard PTFE.

Wear- and Chemical-Resistant PEEK Sheets and Bars

Not only does PEEK provide superior wear resistance in repetitive processes, it is also resists wear caused by abrasion. PEEK can be used as a lightweight substitute for metal parts in chemical-processing applications.

Electrical-Insulating Ultem PEI Sheets and Bars

Often used for circuit-breaker housings, manifolds, and semiconductor components, Ultem PEI offers excellent electrical-insulating properties.

High-Strength Wear-Resistant Torlon PAI Sheets

Among the strongest plastic materials we offer, Torlon PAI has a slippery surface that resists wear. Use it to make high-friction compressor parts, bearings, and seals.

Electrical-Insulating High-Strength
Wear-Resistant Torlon PAI Sheets

Choose these sheets over standard Torlon PAI for their excellent electrical insulating properties.

High-Strength PVDF Sheets

Stronger than PTFE, PVDF offers good chemical resistance. Comparable to Kynar and Solef, it’s widely used for pump parts, tank liners, and seals.

Chemical- and Impact-Resistant FEP Sheets

Just as chemical resistant as PTFE, yet FEP offers greater impact strength. Use it to make valve components and gaskets.

Chemical-Resistant PPS Sheets

When excellent chemical resistance is combined with an ability to hold tight tolerances, the result is PPS—a material that’s widely machined into parts for chemical-processing applications. It is comparable to Techtron and Ryton.

Rigid Polysulfone Sheets

Widely used to make parts that require autoclaving, polysulfone is a hard, rigid material that’s easy to machine and thermoform. It maintains its physical properties when heated, even when exposed to steam.

Clear Plastic

Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant
Cast Acrylic Sheets, Bars, and Cubes

Cast acrylic is easier to machine than extruded acrylic. It's comparable to Lucite and Plexiglas® Acrylic.

Clear Static-Dissipative Scratch-
and UV-Resistant Cast Acrylic

A static-dissipative coating on this cast acrylic prevents electrostatic discharge from damaging sensitive electronic equipment.

Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant
Acrylic Sheets and Bars

This extruded acrylic offers similar performance as cast acrylic at a lower cost.

Clear High-Strength Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic

Modified for increased impact strength over other types of acrylic, this acrylic is often used for skylights and outdoor signs.

Clear Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Sheets and Bars

At only half the weight of glass, polycarbonate maintains excellent impact resistance across a wide temperature range. It's comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.

Clear Scratch-, UV-, and
Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate

With a clear coating that provides protection from abrasion, UV light, and harsh cleaners, this polycarbonate is often used to create transit shelters and equipment shields.

Clear UV- and Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate

Enhanced UV resistance makes this polycarbonate better than standard polycarbonate for outdoor use.

Clear Static-Dissipative Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate

This polycarbonate has a static-dissipative coating that prevents electrostatic discharge from damaging sensitive electronic equipment.

Clear Chemical-Resistant PVC Sheets

Because PVC resists acids and alkalies, it is often used in tanks and chemical-processing applications where visibility is essential.

Control of Liquids, Gases, and Solids

Floor Drain Grates

Use these drain grates in areas without vehicle traffic.

Pipeline Fluid Blockers

Also known as pipe blinds and paddle blinds, fluid blockers slip between two Class 150 flanges to temporarily stop flow so work can be performed downstream without draining the system.

Rubber

High-Temperature Silicone
Rubber Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Food Industry High-Temperature
Silicone Rubber Sheets and Strips

Made of FDA-listed materials, these sheets and strips are for use with food.

Abrasion-Resistant Polyurethane
Rubber Sheets, Bars, and Strips

This polyurethane combines the shock absorbing qualities of rubber with the tear resistance of plastic. Use it for high-tension applications such as conveyor belts, as well as for high-wear applications such as cutting surfaces, bumpers, and liners.

Super-Cushioning Abrasion-Resistant
Polyurethane Rubber Sheets and Strips

Even after repetitive compression, these super-soft sheets and strips maintain their cushioning ability. Use them to dampen noise and isolate vibration.

Super-Stretchable Abrasion-Resistant
Natural Rubber Sheets and Strips

These natural rubber sheets and strips will stretch up to six times their length. Use them in dynamic applications, such as vibration isolators and shock mounts.

Economical Abrasion-Resistant
SBR Rubber Sheets and Strips

Commonly used for tires, conveyor belts, and chutes, SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) is harder and offers better abrasion resistance than natural rubber.

Food Industry Abrasion-Resistant
Polyurethane Rubber Sheets and Strips

Use in food-processing environments for cutting surfaces, liners, and other high-wear applications. These sheets and strips are FDA compliant for direct contact with food.

Metal-Backed Abrasion-Resistant
Polyurethane Rubber Sheets

With a thin metal backing, these sheets are good for use in bumpers, wear pads, machinery mounts, and other applications where some structural support is needed.

Multipurpose Neoprene Rubber Sheets and Strips

Neoprene is also known as chloroprene. It offers good oil and abrasion resistance.

High-Strength Multipurpose Neoprene
Rubber Sheets, Bars, and Strips

This rubber has better shock absorbing qualities and will provide longer life than Standard Multipurpose Neoprene.

Food Industry Multipurpose
Neoprene Rubber Sheets and Strips

Made from FDA-listed materials for use with food.

Ultra-Strength Multipurpose
Neoprene Rubber Sheets and Strips

Stronger and more durable than High-Strength Multipurpose Neoprene, this rubber can handle high-tension applications such as belting.

Nonmarking Multipurpose Neoprene
Rubber Sheets and Strips

While other black rubber can leave a mark after use, these specially formulated neoprene sheets leave no evidence behind.

Ultra-Strength Fabric-Reinforced
Multipurpose Neoprene Rubber Sheets

For every 1/4" of thickness there is one layer of super-strong fiberglass cloth that stands up to high stress and flex. Use these sheets as flange gaskets, diaphragm packing, and anywhere heavy compression would squeeze nonreinforced neoprene out of place.

Weather-Resistant EPDM Rubber Sheets and Strips

Sunlight, ozone, and water won’t affect these sheets and strips.

High-Strength Weather-Resistant
EPDM Rubber Sheets and Strips

With greater strength than standard Weather-Resistant EPDM, these sheets and strips provide better shock-absorbing qualities and longer life.

Fabric-Reinforced Weather-Resistant
EPDM Rubber Sheets and Strips

For every 1/16" of thickness, there is one layer of super-strong fiberglass cloth that stands up to high stress and flex. Use these sheets and strips as flange gaskets and anywhere heavy compression would squeeze nonreinforced EPDM out of place.

Chemical-Resistant Viton®
Fluoroelastomer Rubber Sheets and Strips

Viton® fluoroelastomer stands up to tough chemicals, such as nitric acid, ethylene glycol, and isopropyl alcohol.

Oil-Resistant Buna-N Rubber Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Buna-N rubber resists fuel oil, hydraulic oil, ethylene glycol, and grease.

High-Strength Oil-Resistant
Buna-N Rubber Sheets and Strips

These sheets and strips offer better shock-absorbing qualities and longer life than standard Oil-Resistant Buna-N.

Oil-Resistant High-Temperature Buna-N Rubber Sheets

Because these sheets and strips are made from peroxide-cured Buna-N rubber, they have better heat resistance than standard Oil-Resistant Buna-N rubber sheets and strips.

Ultra-Strength Oil-Resistant
Buna-N Rubber Sheets and Strips

With the greatest tensile strength of all our oil-resistant rubber, these super-strong Buna-N sheets and strips can handle high-tension applications, such as belting.

Composites

Multipurpose Flame-Retardant
Garolite G-10/FR4 Sheets and Bars

A good all-around choice, Garolite G-10/FR4 is strong, machinable, and electrically insulating. It meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.

Static-Dissipative Multipurpose
Flame-Retardant G10/FR4 Garolite Sheets

With a coating that reduces static electricity , these sheets are good for use in solder pallets, automated test equipment, electronic assembly workstations, and other applications where static buildup could damage your equipment.

Halogen-Free Garolite G-10 Sheets and Bars

Use Garolite G-10 in place of Garolite G-10/FR4 for applications that are sensitive to halogen, such as in nuclear plants. It's strong, machinable, and electrically insulating.

High-Temperature Garolite G-11 Sheets and Bars

Offering higher strength and better heat resistance than Garolite G-10/FR4, Garolite G-11 is suitable for continuous use in elevated temperatures.

Flame-Retardant High-Temperature
Garolite G-11/FR5 Sheets

Often used for terminal boards, electrical housings, end plates, and structural components in high temperatures, these sheets are a flame-retardant version of Garolite G-11. All are stronger and resist heat better than Garolite G-10/FR4.

Ultra-High-Temperature Arc-Resistant
Garolite G-7 Sheets and Bars

Garolite G-7 withstands temperatures up to 425° F—higher than any other grade of Garolite. While not as strong as Garolite G-9 sheets, these sheets and bars offer better arc resistance in dry environments and a higher level of electrical insulation.

Economical Electrical-Insulating
Garolite XX Sheets and Strips

Stronger than Garolite CE with better electrical-insulating properties, Garolite XX is often fabricated into low-cost electrical components.

Ultra-Low-Temperature Garolite G-10 CR Sheets

Rated for temperatures down to -415° F, this Garolite G-10 CR performs better in cryogenic applications than other glass epoxies.

Economical Garolite CE Sheets and Bars

These Garolite CE sheets and bars are often fabricated into parts where high strength is not required.

Slippery Conductive Garolite CE

Graphite is added to this Garolite CE to provide a slippery surface that reduces friction and makes this material conductive.

Ultra-High-Temperature
Impact-Resistant Garolite Sheets

Resisting heavy impacts and temperatures up to 500° F, these Garolite sheets are used in machinery such as turbine bearings and downpipe gaskets.

Easy-to-Machine Garolite LE Sheets and Strips

Using nothing more than standard high-speed steel tooling, Garolite LE can be machined into intricate parts.

Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Sheets and Strips

Offering excellent arc and track resistance, this GPO3 fiberglass is often used for electrical applications in humid environments.

Structural FRP Fiberglass Sheets, Bars, and Strips

An alternative to wood in structural applications, FRP fiberglass is strong and lightweight.

Ultra-High-Temperature
High-Strength SG-200 Fiberglass

SG-200 fiberglass withstands temperatures up to 410° F—higher than any of our other fiberglass raw materials. It’s also stronger than FRP fiberglass and easy to machine.

Flame-Retardant FRP Fiberglass Sheets and Bars

Made with a flame-retardant resin, this FRP fiberglass meets ASTM E84 Class A.

Ultra-Strength Lightweight
Carbon Fiber Sheets and Bars

Known for its use in the aerospace industry, where a balance of weight and strength is critical, carbon fiber is now often machined into panels for structural framing, machinery components, and robotics.

Composite Fiber Aramid Honeycomb Panels

With an aramid honeycomb core sandwiched between carbon fiber or fiberglass for rigidity, these panels are strong, but lightweight, and won’t conduct heat. Often used as wall panels in structural and insulating applications, they’re a lightweight alternative to solid composite and aluminum honeycomb panels.

Easy-to-Machine Hard Fiber Sheets

Hard fiber is the easiest composite to machine, making it good for creating custom parts. Also known as vulcanized fiber.

Wear-Resistant Kevlar Sheets

Kevlar is a super-tough material that stands up to wear and abrasion.

Fabricating and Machining

Inspection and Measuring Fixturing

Use these components in coordinate measuring machine (CMM) applications to raise a workpiece and reliably position it on a fixture plate with ¼"-20 holes.

Cushioned Sanding Sponges for
Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals

Providing the control of a sanding block while remaining flexible, these sponges sand around curves and in corners.

Multipurpose Sanding Sticks

The backing cushions the abrasive to prevent gouging your work surface.

Sanding Pads for Internal and Irregular Surfaces

Sand inside pipes and tubes as well as on an angle to reach into corners and slots.

Foam

High-Temperature Silicone Foam Sheets and Strips

Silicone maintains its flexibility across a wide range of temperatures.

Resilient High-Temperature
Silicone Foam Sheets and Strips

These sheets and strips will bounce back to shape, even after extended compression.

Super-Resilient High-Temperature
Silicone Foam Sheets and Strips

This premium silicone is the most resilient foam we offer. It is equivalent to Cohrlastic and is also known as Norseal and silicone sponge.

Resilient Flame-Retardant
Silicone Foam Sheets and Strips

Even after extended compression, these sheets and strips will bounce back to shape.

Flame-Retardant Silicone Foam Sheets and Strips

Prevent the spread of flames with these self-extinguishing silicone foam sheets and strips.

Food Industry High-Temperature
Silicone Foam Sheets and Strips

Seal and damp vibration around high-temperature food-service equipment with these silicone foam sheets and strips.

Weather-Resistant High-Temperature
Silicone Foam Strips

Even after exposure to sunlight, rain, and snow, these silicone foam strips remain flexible.

Lightweight High-Temperature Polyimide Foam Sheets

In addition to being lighter in weight than silicone foam, this polyimide foam also remains soft and conformable across a broader temperature range.

Super-Cushioning Polyurethane Foam
Sheets, Bars, Cubes, and Strips

Durable enough to be used in seat cushions, this flexible polyurethane foam provides gentle cushioning support.

Resilient Polyurethane Foam Sheets and Strips

Even after extended compression, these high-performance polyurethane foam sheets and strips bounce back to shape faster than any other foam we offer. Also known as Poron urethane, they also stand up to wear caused by rubbing and scraping.

Ultra-Conformable Polyurethane
Foam Sheets and Strips

Commonly called memory foam and Confor, these sheets and strips have the best cushioning qualities of all the foam we offer.

Flame-Retardant Super-Cushioning
Polyurethane Foam Sheets and Strips

When these sheets and strips are exposed to flames, the surface chars to create a protective barrier that prevents melting, dripping, and the possibility of spreading fire.

Super-Cushioning Polyethylene
Foam Sheets and Strips

Also known as Ethafoam.

Extra-Tough Super-Cushioning
Polyethylene Foam Sheets and Strips

These sheets and strips are made of cross-linked polyethylene, so they are stronger and more chemical resistant than other types of polyethylene foam.

Tear-Resistant Super-Cushioning EVA Foam Sheets

Often used as padding in helmets, gloves, and boots, this super-strong EVA foam absorbs shock and resists tearing better than other types of foam.

Ultra-Tough Super-Cushioning Ionomer Foam Sheets

Exceptionally strong, this lightweight ionomer foam offers excellent resistance to impact, UV light, and water. It stands up to wear caused by rubbing and scraping and is often used on bumpers and buoys.

Super-Cushioning Foam Cubed Sheets

Also called plucking foam, these scored foam sheets allow you to pull out individual cubes for custom-shaped packaging.

Light Duty Blended EPDM Foam Sheets and Strips

EPDM is blended with neoprene and SBR to create a general-purpose foam that offers good resistance to water and wear.

Multipurpose Neoprene Foam Sheets and Strips

In addition to having good resistance to water, sunlight, and oxidation, these neoprene foam sheets and strips resist swelling when they come into contact with oil.

Multipurpose Blended Neoprene
Foam Sheets and Strips

Made of a blend of neoprene and EDPM, these foam sheets and strips resist water, sunlight, and oxidation.

Ultra-Weather-Resistant EPDM Foam Sheets and Strips

Made of EPDM foam, these sheets and strips have the best resistance to water, sunlight, and oxidation of all the foam we offer.

Wear-Resistant Natural Gum Foam Sheets and Strips

Because this natural rubber foam readily bounces back to shape after compression, it’s a good choice for repetitive sealing applications, such as on doors.

Ultra-Conformable Light Duty
Vinyl Foam Sheets and Strips

These vinyl foam sheets and strips are so conformable that once they're compressed they won't fully spring back. Use them to fill gaps and seal uneven surfaces.

Static-Control Chemical-Resistant
Polyethylene Foam Sheets

Protect electronic components from electrostatic shocks and chemicals while safeguarding them from bumps and drops during shipping and storing.

Static-Control Super-Cushioning
Polyurethane Foam Sheets

Cushion electronic components from impact as you protect them from electrostatic shocks during shipping and storing.

Flame-Retardant Oil-Resistant Blended
Buna-N Foam Sheets and Strips

This foam meets UL fire extinguishing specifications. It's made from a blend of Buna-N, neoprene, and vinyl to offer offer good resistance to oil.

Oil-Resistant Blended Buna-N Foam Strips

Made from a blend of Buna-N, neoprene, and vinyl, these foam strips have good resistance to oil.

Oil-Resistant Buna-N Foam Sheets

Made of Buna-N foam, these sheets offer excellent oil resistance. They also resist fuel and solvents.

Chemical-Resistant Viton®
Fluoroelastomer Foam Sheets and Strips

Offering excellent resistance to corrosive environments, these Viton® fluoroelastomer foam sheets and strips stand up to a wide variety of chemicals, fuels, and oils.

Economical Chemical-Resistant Nylon Foam Sheets

An economical alternative to Viton® fluoroelastomer foam, these semi-rigid nylon foam sheets offer good resistance to a wide range of chemicals.

Super-Absorbent Foam

Similar to a sponge, this open-cell foam absorbs and holds up to 30 times its weight in liquid.

Tool-Organizing Foam

Know at a glance when a tool is missing from a toolbox with this dual-color foam.

Brake and Clutch Lining

Medium-Friction Brake and Clutch Lining

These sheets provide stable torque at high and low speeds.

High-Friction Brake and Clutch Lining

With a high maximum coefficient of friction, these sheets provide immediate engagement.

High-Strength Brake and Clutch Lining

Also known as semimetallic woven strips, these strips have a brass wire woven into the material to increase strength and improve heat dissipation.

Low-Friction Brake and Clutch Lining

Use these sheets for a smooth stop.

Mica, Ceramic, and Graphite

Ultra-High-Temperature Easy-to-Machine
Alumina Ceramic Sheets

Easy-to-Machine Alumina-Bisque Ceramic Sheets

Often used to create prototype components, these ceramic sheets come semi-fired so they can be machined using conventional metalworking tools.

Low Thermal Expansion Alumina-Silicate
Ceramic Sheets and Bars

High-Strength Fracture- and
Wear-Resistant Zirconia Ceramic Sheets

Instead of using metal, use these zirconia ceramic sheets to make wear pads, guides, barriers, and other parts that must resist bending and wear while maintaining strength under heavy loads.

Electrical-Insulating Boron-Nitride
Ceramic Sheets and Bars

Extra-Strength Fracture- and Thermally
Shock-Resistant Silicon-Nitride Ceramic Sheets

Pressed into ultra-dense sheets, these silicon-nitride ceramic sheets resist deforming, expanding, or cracking when compressed, bent, or exposed to quick temperature changes. They’re just as strong and fracture resistant as zirconia ceramic, and hold their strength and shape at higher temperatures.

Easy-to-Machine Aluminum-Nitride
Ceramic Sheets and Bars

Drill and mill precisely shaped heat sinks and other electronic components that require thermal stability.

High-Strength Wear- and Acid-Resistant
Sintered Silicon-Carbide Ceramic Sheets

Sintering creates strong inner bonds, making this version of silicon carbide more resistant to wear and chemicals than other forms of silicon carbide as well as most ceramics.

Creep- and Acid-Resistant Recrystallized
Silicon-Carbide Ceramic Sheets

Made of nearly pure silicon carbide, these sheets resist creep more than other ceramics and are consistently strong throughout, so they won’t sag under heavy loads at high temperatures. Because they withstand extreme temperatures, they’re often used as kiln furniture and machined into structural furnace components.

Thermally Shock- and Acid-Resistant
Nitride-Bonded Silicon-Carbide Ceramic Sheets

These sheets are often used as shelves and supports in unsealed kilns or as a lining in metal processing equipment. They withstand high heat without sacrificing strength, thermal shock resistance, and chemical resistance.

Thermally Shock-Resistant Mullite Ceramic Sheets

Often used as kiln shelves and refractory bricks, you can repeatedly move these mullite ceramic sheets between very hot and cold environments without deforming or cracking.

Conductive Graphite Sheets and Bars

Ultra-Fine-Grain Conductive Graphite Sheets

This graphite is denser and slightly stronger than standard conductive graphite because it has a smaller grain.

Porous Conductive Carbon

Often used in filtering, this brittle, glass-like carbon has pores that allow fluid and air to flow through.

Very High-Temperature Easy-to-Machine
Glass-Mica Ceramic Sheets and Bars

Also known as Macor, these glass-mica ceramic sheets and bars withstand temperatures up to 1470° F.

Easy-to-Machine Glass-Mica Ceramic Sheets

Machine complicated shapes and precision parts from these glass-mica ceramic sheets in a fraction of the time it would take using other types of fired ceramic.

Very High-Temperature
Electrical-Insulating Mica Sheets

The silicone resin binder in these mica sheets makes them able to withstand temperatures up to 1290° F. Also known as phlogopite and amber mica.

Electrical-Insulating Mica Sheets

These mica sheets resist temperatures up to 930° F. Also called muscovite mica.

Flexible Personal Protection Panels

Place these panels between people to prevent the spread of illness without blocking communication—they’re flexible, so they won’t crack like rigid panels and they roll up for moving and storing them.

Antifatigue Mats

These general purpose mats provide cushion to reduce the fatigue and strain of standing while working.

Greaseproof Antifatigue Mats

Use these greaseproof mats where grease and oil are constantly present.

Wear-Resistant Antifatigue Mats

Durable and cushioned, these mats combine the comfort of an antifatigue sponge mat with wear-resistant construction.

Greaseproof Interlocking Antifatigue Mats

Use these greaseproof mats where grease and oil are constantly present.

Drainage Mats

Antifatigue Drainage Mats

Hollow tubes form a flexible, cushioned surface to reduce the fatigue and strain of standing while working.

Drainage Mats

These general purpose mats provide a walking surface in wet environments that allows liquids to drain beneath your feet.

Grease-Resistant Drainage Mats

These mats withstand occasional contact with grease.

Food Industry Drainage Mats

These mats meet NSF/ANSI standards for use in food-processing areas.

Bath Mats

Suction cups on the bottom keep these mats in place when wet.

Sanitizing Mats

Decontaminate your shoes before entering clean environments. These mats have raised edges so they can be filled with disinfecting solution.

Shock-Absorbing Mats

These mats are designed to absorb shock from falling objects and protect floors as well as equipment. They stand up to prolonged loads and are often used to store heavy industrial parts.

Felt

Firm Felt Sheets and Strips

Firm Felt Discs

Soft Felt Sheets and Strips

Hard Felt

Made of 100% wool, this is the hardest felt we offer, yet it can still be used for polishing. It is more abrasion resistant and better at damping vibration than other felt. Includes S2-32, S2-24, and S2-20 felt grades.

Synthetic Felt

This synthetic felt is an economical alternative to wool felt.

Gaskets

Water-Resistant Low-Pressure
Rubber/Cork Gasket Material

Made from a blend of cork and rubber, this material is commonly used for low-pressure applications.

Water- and Steam-Resistant
Light Duty Cork Gasket Material

With a maximum pressure of 55 psi, this cork gasket material is commonly used in low-pressure applications.

Oil-Resistant Light Duty Cork/Buna-N Gasket Material

Commonly used in low-pressure applications, cork is blended with Buna-N rubber for a flexible, oil-resistant gasket material.

EMI/RFI-Shielding Gaskets

These gaskets absorb electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) to prevent inaccurate signals, flickering displays, and other electrical problems.

Thermal Insulation

Lightweight Melamine Insulation Sheets

The lowest-density insulation we offer, these sheets are made of lightweight melamine foam.

Abrasion-Resistant Rigid Calcium
Silicate Insulation Sheets

Made of high-strength calcium silicate, these durable sheets withstand high temperatures and are often used in power-generating applications.

Ceramic Fiber Insulation Sheets for Furnaces

The most common of our flexible high-temperature sheets, these are used to insulate furnaces.

Polyurethane Foam Insulation
Sheets with Perforated Facing

The perforated vinyl facing allows moisture to evaporate and resists cracking and fading. These flexible sheets are good for insulating large enclosures.

Abrasion-Resistant Silicone Foam Insulation Sheets

The fiberglass facing on these flexible silicone foam sheets protects against highly abrasive conditions and resists tearing.

Acid-Resistant Silica Insulation Sheets for Furnaces

Commonly used in furnaces and engine compartments, these flexible silica fiber sheets resist corrosive acids.

Graphite Insulation Sheets for Furnaces

Insulate high-vacuum furnaces and other low-oxygen vacuum enclosures with these flexible sheets.

Economical Flexible Polyethylene Foam Pipe Insulation

Less flexible than rubber foam, this insulation restricts absorption of water, air, and gas. It is typically used in plumbing applications

Flexible Rubber Foam Pipe Insulation

Soft and easy to install, this insulation restricts absorption of water, air, and gas. It is often used on cold and hot water lines and refrigeration lines.

High-Temperature Ceramic Fiber Pipe Insulation

Shield against extreme heat with these flexible ceramic strips. They are often used to insulate hose, cables, and process piping.

Impact-Resistant Low-Temperature
Rigid PVC Foam Insulation Sheets

Made of rugged PVC foam, these rigid sheets absorb impact and restrict the absorption of water, air, and gas. Use in applications with operating temperatures below 32° F.

Low-Temperature Rigid Cork Insulation Sheets

Use these sheets in operating temperatures below 32° F, such as cold-storage applications.

Fiberglass Building Insulation Sheets and Strips

Also known as batts, these fiberglass sheets and strips are used to insulate walls, ceilings, and floors.

Wood

Plywood Sheets

Made of thin layers of wood glued together under heat and pressure, plywood sheets are durable, yet lightweight.

Medium Density Fiberboard Sheets

Also known as MDF, these fiberboard sheets are smoother, denser, and more uniform than real wood.

Balsa Wood Strips

Made of balsa, the lightest and softest of all wood.

Balsa Wood Cores

Lighter in weight than any other wood, yet still strong, these balsa cores stiffen composite sandwiches without weighing them down.

Synthetic Wood

Get the look of wood without having to worry about splintering or rotting.

Crush-Resistant Corrugated Cardboard Box and Pallet Liners

Crush-Resistant Corrugated
Cardboard Box and Pallet Liners

These pallet liners have a layer of hexagonal cells instead of typical corrugation, so they distribute loads better than standard cardboard liners.

Signs, Labels, and Tags

Bluetooth Tracking Tags

Track the location of equipment, tools, and other material around your facility. These tags use bluetooth to communicate with an app on your smartphone—up to 100 ft. away.

Plastic Color-Contrasting Engraving Signs

Plastic signs can be used outdoors.

Grounding Blocks

Connect multiple ground wires in tight spaces such as cabinets and enclosures.

Flexible Sound-Absorbing Sheets

Sound-Absorbing Sheets

Use these sheets to quiet noisy areas and line machine enclosures. They’re made of humidity-resistant polyurethane foam and have a smooth, easy-to-clean facing.

Flame-Retardant Sound-Absorbing Sheets

This insulation meets ASTM E162 for flame retardance and ASTM E662 for smoke output. Use to quiet noisy areas and line machine enclosures. Sheets are made of polyimide foam.

Magnets

Neodymium Magnets

Nickel plating gives these magnets good corrosion resistance.

Uncoated Neodymium Magnets

Cover these unfinished magnets with your choice of coating to prevent corrosion.

High-Temperature Neodymium Magnets

Even at temperatures up to 300° F, these magnets have strong holding power.

Ceramic Magnets

Ceramic magnets resist demagnetization better than other magnets and are an economical choice. They resist temperatures up to 400° F.

Alnico Bar Magnets

Alnico U-Channel Magnets

Samarium-Cobalt Magnets

Strong and compact, these rare earth magnets resist temperatures up to 570° F.

Neodymium Magnets with Unthreaded Hole

Made of neodymium, these rare earth magnets are the strongest for their size. Slide onto a rod or use a bolt or screw to install.

Encased Ceramic Magnets with Unthreaded Hole

Ceramic magnets resist demagnetization better than other magnets and are an economical choice. They resist temperatures up to 480° F.

Machinable Magnets

These magnets are bonded with epoxy resin, so they can be machined with carbide tooling.

Lenses for Ceiling Lights

Lenses disperse light to reduce glare, while protecting bulbs from damage.

Multipurpose Aluminum

Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose6061 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Oversized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Sheets

Anodized Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Architectural 6063 Aluminum Bars

Architectural 6063 Aluminum Bars with Rounded Edges

High-Strength 6013 Aluminum Sheets

Highly Conductive 6101 Aluminum

High-Strength Aluminum

High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength2024 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength7075 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Easy-to-Machine 2011 Aluminum Bars

Fatigue-Resistant 7050 Aluminum

Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum

Corrosion-Resistant 3000 SeriesAluminum Honeycomb Panels

Corrosion-Resistant 3000 SeriesAluminum Honeycomb Cores

Easy-to-Weld 5052 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Easy-to-Form Marine-Grade5086 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Impact-Resistant Marine-Grade 5083 Aluminum Sheets

High-Strength Marine-Grade 5456 Aluminum

Easy-to-Machine Cast Aluminum for Tool and Jig Plates

Easy-to-Machine MIC6 Cast Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Easy-to-Machine Cast Aluminum for Tool and Jig Plates

Lightweight Aluminum Foam

Lightweight Aluminum Foam

Multipurpose Stainless Steel

Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

Polished Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

Easy-to-Machine Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel

Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel

Highly Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel

Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel

Tight-Tolerance Corrosion-Resistant316 Stainless Steel

Easy-to-Machine Corrosion-Resistant316 Stainless Steel

Stress-Corrosion-Resistant 2205 Stainless Steel

High-Strength Stainless Steel

High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

Hardened High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

Easy-to-Harden 13-8 PH Stainless Steel

Wear-Resistant Stainless Steel

Oversized Bearing-Quality 440C Stainless Steel

Bearing-Quality 440C Stainless Steel

Tight-Tolerance Wear-Resistant 410 Stainless Steel

Wear-Resistant 410 Stainless Steel

Easy-to-Machine 416 Stainless Steel

Tight-Tolerance Very-Wear-Resistant420 Stainless Steel

High-Temperature 309/310 Stainless Steel

High-Temperature 309/310 Stainless Steel

Carbon Steel

Low-Carbon Steel Sheets and Bars

Tight-Tolerance Low-Carbon Steel Bars

Zinc-Galvanized Low-Carbon Steel Sheets and Bars

Nickel-Coated Low-Carbon Steel Bars

Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Bars

Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Bars

High-Strength 1045 Carbon Steel Sheets and Bars

Wear-Resistant AR400 Carbon Steel

Ultra-Wear-Resistant AR500 Carbon Steel

Impact-Resistant A516 Carbon Steel

Alloy Steel

Tight-Tolerance Hardened Multipurpose4140 Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

Oversized Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

Hardened Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Bars

Oversized Multipurpose 4140Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

Easy-to-Weld A572 Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

Hardened High-Strength A514 Alloy Steel

Corrosion-Resistant A588 Alloy Steel

Easy-to-Machine Gray Cast Iron Sheets and Bars

Easy-to-Machine Gray Cast Iron Sheets and Bars

Copper

Multipurpose 110 Copper Sheets and Bars

Super-Conductive 101 Copper Sheets and Bars

High-Strength 182 Copper Bars

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose
6061 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength
2024 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Tight-Tolerance High-Strength
7075 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Corrosion-Resistant 3000 Series
Aluminum Honeycomb Panels

Corrosion-Resistant 3000 Series
Aluminum Honeycomb Cores

Easy-to-Form Marine-Grade
5086 Aluminum Sheets and Bars

Tight-Tolerance Corrosion-Resistant
316 Stainless Steel

Easy-to-Machine Corrosion-Resistant
316 Stainless Steel

Tight-Tolerance Very-Wear-Resistant
420 Stainless Steel

Tight-Tolerance Hardened Multipurpose
4140 Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

Oversized Multipurpose 4140
Alloy Steel Sheets and Bars

Super-Conductive Extra High-Strength
17510 Beryllium Copper Bars

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Air-Hardening
A2 Tool Steel Sheets and Bars

Oversized Multipurpose Air-Hardening
A2 Tool Steel Sheets and Bars

Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Oil-Hardening
O1 Tool Steel Sheets and Bars

Oversized Multipurpose
Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Bars

Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Grade
2 Titanium Sheets and Bars

Electrically Conductive Carbon-Filled
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Sheets

High-Strength Slippery UHMW
Polyethylene Sheets and Bars

Abrasion-Resistant Glass-Filled
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene

Moisture-Resistant Polyethylene
(HDPE) Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Marine-Grade Moisture-Resistant
Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheets and Bars

Recycled Marine-Grade Moisture-Resistant
Polyethylene (HDPE) Sheets

Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine Delrin®
Acetal Resin Sheets, Bars, and Strips

Slippery Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine
Delrin® Acetal AF Resin Sheets and Strips

Rigid Glass-Filled Wear-Resistant
Easy-to-Machine Delrin® Acetal Resin Sheets

Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine
Acetal Sheets and Bars

Antistatic Wear-Resistant
Easy-to-Machine Acetal Sheets