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Electrical Components

50,954 Products

Raw Materials

Steel

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

7,896 products

Aluminum

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

5,605 products

Stainless Steel

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

5,783 products

Brass

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

909 products

Bronze

Better wear resistance than copper and brass—all with material certificates for traceability

874 products

Copper

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

986 products

Titanium

The most corrosion-resistant metal we offer—all with material certificates for traceability

215 products

Tungsten

Our densest metal resists wear and heat to make end mills, heat shields, electrodes, and more

322 products

Nickel

An upgrade from stainless steel to withstand harsh chemicals and acids—all with material certificates for traceability

340 products

Lead

A dense insulator often used to shield against radiation and absorb sound and vibration

115 products

Gold

Form into electronic components that won't corrode—all with material certificates for traceability

4 products

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

50 products

Platinum

Formable and conductive while resisting extreme heat—all with material certificates for traceability

22 products

Zinc

Draws corrosion away from nearby metal; an alternative to lead for sound barriers and vibration dampers

41 products

Tin

Soft and malleable for forming gaskets and filters; also mixes with other metals to make solder

10 products

Gallium

Transfers heat and electricity as a safe alternative to mercury in thermometers and thermostats

2 products

Tantalum

Conductive with a higher melting point than most metals—all with material certificates for traceability

23 products

Niobium

Conductive and corrosion resistant even at extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

14 products

Helium Gas

Often used to detect leaks in vacuum systems without creating a reaction and calibrate gas detectors

4 products

Hexane

Commonly used as a degreaser and cleaner as well as in paint thinners and glues

1 product

Ethyl Acetate

Often used as a solvent and as an ingredient in paint hardeners and circuit board cleaners

1 product

Toluene

Often used in paint thinners and as a solvent in metal cleaners and adhesives

1 product

Isopropyl Alcohol

Typically used as a disinfectant, solvent, and oil stabilizer

2 products

Carbon Dioxide Gas

Typically used as a propellant in aerosol cans and to calibrate gas detectors

4 products

Mineral Oil

Often used to lubricate and prevent rust on parts and machinery as well as maintain workbench tops

2 products

Acetone

Often used to thin and remove adhesives from metal parts; faster drying than methyl ethyl ketone

3 products

Denatured Ethyl Alcohol

Typically used as a fuel, antifreeze, disinfectant, and solvent for varnishes

2 products

Naphtha

Thin and clean up paint, stains, and varnishes; faster drying and more powerful than mineral spirits

2 products

Heptane

Often used as a cleaner, fuel, and thinner for rubber cement

1 product

Xylene

Thin and clean up anti-rust paint, lacquers, varnishes, and adhesives

3 products

Mineral Spirits

A low-odor alternative to paint thinners and cleaners

2 products

Argon Gas

Often used to alter the conductivity of a semiconductor and calibrate gas detectors

4 products

Nitrogen Gas

Often used to purge impurities from pipelines and other systems as well as test oxygen detectors

4 products

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Often used as a thinner for resins, adhesives, fiberglass, and lacquers

2 products

Methanol

Typically used as a solvent in lacquers, varnishes, and shellacs

3 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

34 products

Rubber

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

149 products

Pigments and Dyes

Add color to liquids, mixtures, and materials

13 products

Fabric

Use to cover, clean, and insulate objects

2 products

Additives and Fillers

Mix into coatings, resins, polymers, and metal to boost strength, conductivity, and lubricity

9 products

Fastening and Joining

Shims

Align and space components on shafts, or level machinery, cabinets, and doors

3,867 products

Shim Stock

Cut into custom shapes to align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery

1,066 products

Standoffs

Separate, position, or connect components in assemblies

985 products

Machine Key Stock

Cut a custom length to transfer torque from shafts to components such as gears and sprockets

815 products

Machine Keys

Transmit torque from rotating shafts to gears, sprockets, and other machine parts

1,014 products

Threaded Rods

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

5,229 products

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

27 products

Fabricating and Machining

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

19 products

Babbitt Paste

Apply to bearing housings before casting to prevent separation

1 product

Drill Bushings

Fit in holes to guide drill bits and other cutting tools for precise and repeatable holes and cuts

4,046 products

Die Bushings

Guide pins and punches in molds and stamping dies or reduce friction between ejector pins and plates

102 products

Dovetail Blanks

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

5 products

3D Printer Powders

Create metal or plastic parts from powder bed fusion (PBF) printing systems

2 products

3D Printer Filaments

Run through filament 3D printers to form plastic parts

8 products

Fluid Handling

Perforated Sheets

Filter, sort, separate, and strain liquid or dry material

216 products

Sintered Filters

Tiny holes let particles such as air, gas, and vapor pass through while trapping contaminants

8 products

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

4,197 products

Tubing

Typically more flexible than pipe for carrying liquids and gases in short runs around equipment

1,700 products

Power Transmission

Linear Shaft Supports

Support linear shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

164 products

Rotary Shafts

Pair with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion

1,762 products

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion

1,318 products

Sleeve Splines and Bearings

Combine sleeve splines and bearings to create linear and rotary motion systems

21 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

253 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Clamp-On Framing Rails

Build assembly stations, conveyors, and racks that can be modified without dismantling them

25 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

90 products

Sound Barrier Sheets

Block and reflect noise to keep it from reaching other parts of your facility

4 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

78 products

Wear Plates

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

7 products

Panel Connecting Trim

Connect two panels while protecting the edges from damage

33 products

Door Kick Plates

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

50 products

Edge Trim

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

191 products

Door Edge Plates

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

18 products

Acoustic Insulation

Absorb sound to quiet noisy areas and machines

5 products

Surface Guards

Protect walls and other flat surfaces from impact

8 products

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

2 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar

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

9 products

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

2 products

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

2 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

100 products

Thermal Interface Foil

Made of indium for more thermal conductivity than our other thermal interface materials

4 products

Sealing

Gasket Material

Cut custom shapes and sizes to fill gaps between flat surfaces

40 products

Cord Stock

Cut to length to create customized seals

12 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Insulation Sheets

Line the walls of furnaces, freezers, ductwork, and buildings to keep heat in or out

3 products