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15,252 Products

Raw Materials

Aluminum

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

1,000 products

Steel

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

198 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

127 products

Stainless Steel

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

146 products

Fiberglass

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

154 products

Brass

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

27 products

Rubber

Compresses and bounces back to shape; often used for sealing, cushioning, and shock absorbing

76 products

Foam

Pockets of air make it lighter in weight than rubber; good for packing, insulating, and sealing

3 products

Garolite

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

25 products

Carbon Fiber

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

29 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

Secure fittings in the U-shaped channel to route conduit and pipe or build other structures

1,655 products

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

The most versatile system, attach fittings along the continuous slots to build virtually anything

2,264 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

Fasten through equally spaced holes to build and adjust guards, tables, and racks

125 products

Press-Fit Framing and Fittings

Set up temporary partitions, guards, and displays using only a hammer

90 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

433 products

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

Make platforms, bases, and other structures that stand up to more movement than T-slotted framing

5 products

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

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

35 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

Two-piece fittings let you modify assembly stations, conveyors, and racks without dismantling them

270 products

Flush-Fit Framing and Fittings

Create smooth stair and platform railings by sliding fittings into rails and tightening the screws

11 products

Edge Trim

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

425 products

Panel Connecting Trim

Connect two panels while protecting the edges from damage

33 products

Surface Guards

Protect walls and other flat surfaces from impact

89 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

78 products

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

12 products

Protective Film and Tape

Adhere to surfaces to keep them free of scratches, chemicals, moisture, and germs

93 products

Door Edge Plates

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

18 products

Wear Plates

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

6 products

Tubing Guards

Safeguard pipe, tubing, and other round equipment from impact

2 products

Door Stops

Keep doors from slamming into and damaging walls

2 products

Door Kick Plates

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

50 products

Door Tracks

Hang panels to slide over openings when there’s not space for a swinging door

343 products

Ceiling Tile Clips

Secure ceiling tiles or connect ceiling tile frame components

11 products

Ceiling Grids

Support ceiling tiles in drop ceilings

35 products

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Suspend drop ceiling grids from the ceiling above

1 product

Door Drip Guards

Divert rain and snow away from door openings

13 products

Push-to-Close Latches

Automatically hold doors shut when you push them closed

9 products

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

3 products

Material Handling

Routing Clamp Rails

Use with rail-mount routing clamps to route pressurized lines in hydraulic systems

14 products

Routing Clamps

Secure routed lines of pipe, tubing, and conduit

672 products

U-Bolt Plates

Reinforce mounted U-bolts for a more secure hold

152 products

U-Bolts

Anchor heavy pipe, tube, and conduit; stronger than routing clamps and hangers

1,023 products

Loop Clamps

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

398 products

Pipe Hangers

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

586 products

Routing Rings

Suspend wire and cable by feeding it through the eyehole

40 products

Routing J-Hooks

Hang, adjust, and remove bundles of cable through the wide opening more easily than with routing rings

4 products

Pipe Cradles

Add support to prevent insulation from tearing when routing insulated pipe through loop hangers

9 products

Pipe Standoff Clamps

Secure pipes in sanitation drain applications and keep them from touching the mounting surface

22 products

Pipe Supports

Brace pipe, tube, and conduit that needs to be routed between studs or elevated off the floor

9 products

Conveyor Tracks

Create an enclosed runway for trolleys to carry loads along overhead conveyors

4 products

Trolleys

Transport hook-mount hoists along a beam for lifting and moving loads

5 products

Cable and Hose Trolleys

Move cable and hose along wire rope, channel, or beams; also known as festoon trolleys

73 products

Pulleys

Mount or suspend to guide wire rope for lifting and pulling loads

348 products

E-Tracks

Add straps and other parts to keep cargo from moving inside vans and trucks; stronger than L-Tracks

12 products

Scaffold Clamps

Construct scaffolding and secure supports, such as railings

2 products

Robot Mounts

Secure your robot arm to benches, frames, or other surfaces

2 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

2 products

Gutters

Catch rainwater and divert it away from a building to protect its foundation

2 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Wire Duct

Guide and organize wiring inside electrical boxes and machines

71 products

DIN Rails

Mount terminal blocks, power supplies, relays, and other devices on walls and in enclosures

40 products

Cable Trays and Fittings

Organize and route bundles of cable while keeping them accessible anywhere along the run

139 products

Raceway and Fittings

Route and guard wiring along surfaces in your facility

297 products

Electrical Enclosure Mounting Channels

Position components inside electrical enclosures without drilling holes, which can leak

9 products

Cable Ramps

Protect cable and cords in areas with pedestrian and equipment traffic

72 products

Cable and Hose Carriers

Route, protect, and guide moving cable

369 products

Conduit and Fittings

Protect wiring from impact and the environment in runs indoors, outdoors, and underground

1,358 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

878 products

Weatherheads

Bring power into buildings and protect the entry point from rain and snow

10 products

Conduit Support Clips

Mount flexible plastic conduit to walls and machines

8 products

Wire Sleeving Installation Tools

Insert wire and hose into corrugated, spiral wrap, or wraparound sleeving

7 products

Conduit Bumpers

Shield sections of flexible conduit from impact to prevent wear

5 products

Pull-Chain Switches

Pull a chain to send a signal, such as for turning on and off lights and fans

1 product

Emergency Stop Switches

Cut power to equipment during emergencies

4 products

Push-Button Switches

Our most common switch type actuates circuits with the push of a button

6 products

Grounding Clamps

Attach grounding wire to equipment to ground electrical current

6 products

Ballast Connectors

Avoid exposure to live wires when replacing fluorescent ballasts

2 products

Fabricating and Machining

T-Tracks

A versatile foundation for custom fixturing setups

44 products

Strut Channel Cutters

Shear strut channel down to size using a die instead of a blade for safer, cleaner cuts

4 products

Conduit Benders

Bend conduit by hand, by foot, with heat, or with a hydraulic pump

5 products

Sealing

Edge Seals

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

47 products

Lighting

Tape Light Channels

Reduce the glare from tape lights and give them a finished look

12 products

Lamp Pipe Fasteners

Fasten lamp pipe to a socket or base to build and repair lamps

2 products

Lamp Pipe

Connect lamp components and conceal wires when building or repairing lamps

18 products

Light Bulb Holders

Secure fluorescent, LED, and miniature light bulbs in place

2 products

Light Socket Adapters

Convert light fixtures to accept different bulbs

5 products

Light Sockets

Install or replace sockets in fixtures for standard household, tubular, compact, or miniature bulbs

47 products

Light Retrofit Kits

Upgrade to energy-efficient LED lights without completely replacing old fixtures

7 products

Power Transmission

Roller Chain Guides

Align roller chain to limit friction, reducing noise and prolonging the chain's life

34 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

232 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Stroboscopes

Shine a bright flashing light at moving belts and pulleys to measure speed and detect wear

3 products

Sheave Gauges

Match your pulley or V-belt to one of the leaves to determine its size or wear

2 products

Fastening and Joining

Weld Nuts

Weld to metal surfaces to add permanent threads

235 products

Welding Cable Covers

Protect the cables on your MIG or TIG guns from weld spatter

6 products

Fluid Handling

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

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

24 products