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4,373 Products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Trays

Plastic, metal, fiberglass, glass, and wood trays

80 products

Tanks

Plastic, metal, and collapsible fabric tanks

116 products

Bottles

Store and pour liquids using plastic, glass, and metal bottles

16 products

Tins

Store a wide variety of products, from samples to soldering paste

18 products

Beakers

Glass, plastic, and metal beakers

18 products

Drums

Ship and store large volumes of liquid or dry materials

114 products

Jars

Everything from standard plastic and glass to sterile and tamper-evident jars

5 products

Jugs

Store and dispense up to one gallon of liquid

1 product

Propane Tanks

Safely transport and store propane gas

12 products

Safety Cans

Store and dispense flammable and hazardous liquids

24 products

Bins

Store and easily access small and large parts

39 products

Pails

Plastic, metal, rubber, and paper pails

18 products

Tote Boxes

Store and move items around your facility on conveyors and by hand

3 products

Gas Tanks

Safely transport and store inert gas, acetylene, or oxygen

7 products

Organizer Boxes

Store parts separately in compartments, trays, and drawers

5 products

Brush-Top Cans

Store liquid and paste and apply with the built-in brush

4 products

Hydraulic Tanks

House fluids for hydraulic power units and circulating-oil systems

14 products

Tote Baskets

Carry items while allowing ventilation and identification at a glance

16 products

Pitchers

A long spout makes it easy to pour in hard-to-reach spaces

8 products

Tubs

Plastic, rubber, and steel tubs

4 products

Fuel Cans

Carry, store, and pour gasoline, diesel, and kerosene

1 product

Drop Boxes

Create a drop-off spot for documents, keys, access cards, and other small objects

8 products

Liquid Nitrogen Cans

Store, transport, and dispense liquid nitrogen; also known as dewars

4 products

Trash Cans

Dispose of household garbage, recyclables, and even flammable waste

53 products

Drain Pans

Hold oil, coolant, and other discarded liquids for disposal

1 product

Recycling Containers

Dispose of recyclables like paper and cans as well as batteries and light bulbs

5 products

Cabinets

Store objects on enclosed shelves

424 products

Chests

Secure equipment and supplies at jobsites; also known as job boxes

31 products

Lock Boxes

Secure items; also known as cash boxes

1 product

Safes

Secure important documents and other valuable possessions

3 products

Tool Boxes

Store tools and shield them from impact

45 products

Tool Trays

Stick to your work surface and hold tools in place

4 products

Tap and Drill Bit Stands

Organize taps and drill bits by size

31 products

Cases

Protect equipment from impact with a foam-padded interior

8 products

Pipe Nipple Tote Trays

Organize and carry pipe nipples

6 products

Tool Caddies

Organize tools in freestanding caddies and ones that fit onto railings, pails, or cones

1 product

Slatwall Baskets

Stow large and irregularly shaped objects, from circular saws to rags, on slatwall

1 product

Pegboard Baskets

Stow rags, circular saws, and other large and irregularly shaped objects on pegboard

4 products

Pegboard Trays

Stow small tools and parts on pegboard for easy access

1 product

Pegboard Bin Hangers

Support bins on pegboard

1 product

Pegboard Bottle Holders

Store bottles, cans, or jugs on pegboard

2 products

Scoop Holders

Keep your scoop within reach but out of the way

2 products

Wipe Dispensers

Store and dispense disposable wipes

5 products

Syringe Holders

Hang syringes when not in use to prevent contamination and spills

2 products

Dippers

Scoop and transfer liquid from deep containers such as vats and tanks

7 products

Liquid Samplers

Collect liquid samples from drums, tanks, and other containers

4 products

Controlled-Flow Bottles and Pens

Release a precise amount of adhesive or lubricant without flooding the tip or splattering

3 products

Sprayers

Pressurize liquids such as disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and insecticides for forceful spraying

16 products

Push-Top Dispensers

Push down to dispense stored liquids

6 products

Fuel Dispensers

Dispense fuel wherever you need it

2 products

Sanding Abrasive Dispensers

Organize your sanding rolls so they're ready to grab and go

5 products

Bin Racks

Store and organize objects for easy access

60 products

Shelving

Store a variety of items

59 products

Pallets

Stack items to move them with a forklift and keep them orderly and raised off the ground in storage

8 products

Fabricating and Machining

Parts Baskets

Contain parts for cleaning and moving them in and out of washers

341 products

Parts Washing Cans

Save space and solution when cleaning small parts or just a few items

15 products

Ultrasonic Cleaners

Sound waves agitate solution to remove contaminants from instruments, beakers, and other small parts

17 products

Parts Washers

Pump solution through a spigot or hose to clean parts in the basin

8 products

Parts Washing Tubs

Fill with solution to soak and clean parts

4 products

Melting Pots

Melt solder, metal, adhesive, resin, and wax

24 products

Heat-Treating Bags

Fold the top to seal small parts inside for uniform heat treating

16 products

Material Handling

Hoppers

Use with a forklift or hoist, or wheel them around, to move and dump out material

71 products

Carts

Transport objects around your facility

173 products

Trailers

Hitch onto a vehicle to tow loads

5 products

Shipping Pails

Ship up to 12 gallons of hazardous liquids or solids

8 products

Shipping Jugs

Ship up to seven gallons of hazardous liquids and dispense with control through the narrow opening

2 products

Shipping Box Liners

Line cardboard boxes to keep the items inside at a consistent temperature

5 products

Pail Lifters

Hook to a crane or hoist to pick up pails and pour out contents

1 product

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Water Bottles

Plastic and stainless steel water bottles

1 product

Cups

Coffee, drinking fountain, and condiment cups, as well as storage cups with lids

6 products

Beverage Dispensers

Store and serve beverages in break rooms and out in the field

1 product

Napkin Dispensers

Grab napkins one at a time

Paint Sprayer Pressure Tanks

Attach to paint sprayers to apply large volumes of paint and coatings

3 products

Paint Trays

Apply paint evenly to rollers

12 products

Mailboxes

Send and receive mail at your facility

7 products

Fluid Handling

Vacuum Degassing Chambers

Purge air bubbles from paint, resins, and hard-setting materials like silicone for even consistency

21 products

Expansion Tanks

Accommodate the expansion of heated fluids, so you don't have to expel them from systems

16 products

Vacuum Chambers

Create a space free of molecules to analyze gases, check for leaks, and test electronic components

2 products

Freezers

Freeze perishables in science and laboratory applications

1 product

Boiler Tanks

Use as a water heater by pairing with an immersion heater or other heat source

4 products

Refrigerators

Keep items cold, such as laboratory samples and flammable liquids

1 product

Electrical

Electrical Enclosures

House and protect power supplies, control panels, and other electrical equipment

1,325 products

Circuit Board Enclosures

Hold circuit boards to protect them from dust, liquids, or overheating

76 products

Raceway and Raceway Fittings

Route and guard wiring along indoor surfaces

138 products

Electronics Cabinets

Store and organize servers, computers, and automation controls

15 products

Console Enclosures

Build out interfaces with buttons, gauges, and other components to monitor and control machinery

3 products

Single-Board Computer Enclosures

Protect your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other board from dust and impact

4 products

Monitor Enclosures

Shield displays and televisions from impact, dust, and splashing liquids

5 products

Battery Holders

Create an electrical connection between batteries and contacts to power equipment

2 products

Power Transmission

Compressed Air Storage Tanks

Store compressed air to power multiple tools at once without straining your compressor

116 products

Lubricating

Oil Dispensers

Keep machinery lubricated by applying oil

26 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Pass-Through Cabinets

Minimize contact and maintain privacy when moving samples and supplies between rooms

2 products

Safety Equipment

Glove Boxes and Bags

Safely handle hazardous or sensitive materials in an enclosed space

1 product