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

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.

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

A silicone additive gives this material a self-lubricating surface that reduces friction and extends the life of your parts.

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

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

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.

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.

The addition of MDS gives these tubes exceptional wear resistance along with a self-lubricating surface. They're made of cast nylon 6, making them easier to machine and better electrical insulators than other MDS-filled nylon tubes.

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

A good choice for making sprockets and pulleys, these cast nylon 6 tubes withstand higher temperatures and are easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6 tubes.

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.

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.

Often used in high-speed, high-precision, and high-impact applications, such as conveyor rollers and bearings, these rods stand up to scratches and scuffs better than our standard UHMW polyethylene rods. Also known as Tivar HPV.

If a chip of this material breaks off, it can be located by metal detectors to reduce contamination risks.

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

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

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

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

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

These black polyester rods 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 valves, pump components, and spacers.

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

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

Often fabricated into signs, packaging, and light duty housings, polystyrene is easy to thermoform.

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

Also called reprocessed and mechanical-grade PTFE, this material is an economical alternative to standard PTFE.

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

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.

Carbon enhances the stiffness of this material, while the addition of PTFE ensures a slippery surface.

Often used in food and pharmaceutical plants, these PEEK rods help you prevent contaminated products from leaving your facility.

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

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

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.

Stronger and more rigid than Torlon 4301 and 4203 because they’re filled with glass, these Torlon 5030 rods are also electrical insulators like Torlon 4203.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

PETG can be formed into complex shapes without sacrificing durability.

Widely used as shipping tubes, this cellulose is also known as butyrate.

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

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

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

Garolite CE is often fabricated into parts where high strength is not required.

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

Choose these Garolite G-7 rods for their high heat tolerance—they withstand temperatures up to 425° F. While not as strong as Garolite G-9, they offer better arc resistance in dry environments.

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.

Used in turbine bearings, downpipe gaskets, and other machinery, these Garolite tubes withstand heavy impacts and temperatures as high as 500° F.

Rated for temperatures down to -450° F, this Garolite G-10 CR performs better in cryogenic applications than other glass epoxies.

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

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

Route and insulate wire using these square fiberglass tubes, which fit better along edges and around corners than round tubes.

Often used in place of aluminum for structural frames, machinery components, and robotics, these tubes are lighter in weight and almost as rigid.

Mount these lightweight tubes to flat surfaces in place of aluminum to create structural frames, machinery components, and robotics.

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

Made from nylon 6/6, these threaded rods resist oil, grease, and solvents. They’re nonconductive, making them good for use around sensitive electrical components.

Unlike metal rods, these threaded rods will not warp at extreme temperatures, making them ideal for heat treating and furnace fixtures.

These acetal threaded rods won't absorb moisture like nylon and fiberglass rods, so they're good for use in wet environments. They resist alcohol, gasoline, and solvents.

PTFE threaded rods withstand temperatures up to 250° F and resist oil, grease, detergents, and most mineral acids. They're the lowest friction plastic threaded rods we offer, so they thread on smoothly.

Multiple thread channels (also known as thread starts) create faster linear travel than lead screws with a single thread start.

Also known as single-start and self-locking lead screws and nuts, these have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. The nut travels only when the screw turns, so your system won't unexpectedly move when the lead screw is at rest.

Also known as single-start and self-locking lead screws and nuts, these have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. The nut travels only when the screw turns, so your system won't unexpectedly move when the lead screw is at rest.

A PTFE-embedded insert or PTFE liner reduces wear, handles shock loads, and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Made of cadmium-plated steel, these internally threaded rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends.

With at least 55° of ball swivel, these rod ends accommodate greater misalignment than any other internally threaded rod end we offer.

Made of stainless steel, these internally threaded rod ends provide excellent corrosion resistance.

These anodized aluminum rod ends are lighter than stainless steel rod ends and have good corrosion resistance. Internal threads mate with rod end bolts, threaded rods, and other components with male threads.

Made of impact-resistant nylon, these externally threaded rod ends withstand corrosion as well as fuels, lyes, and weak acids. They do not require lubrication and are 80% lighter than steel rod ends.

These internally threaded steel rod ends handle loads that are at least 25% higher than other comparably sized rod ends.

Along with internal threads, these rod ends have a double row of precision ball bearings that allows high speeds and smooth operation.

A slippery PTFE liner reduces wear and eliminates the need for lubrication.

A slippery PTFE liner reduces wear and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Specially designed lubrication channels and integral seals allow these joints to last up to three times longer than other swivel joints.

Stronger than plastic and aluminum, this is the lightest weight framing we offer. It has good resistance to chemicals and salt water.

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small steel objects.

Use these long-handled retrievers to grab and pull objects in hard-to-reach spots.

Fish stirring bars out of containers using the magnetic end of these retrievers.

Connect this pipe to standard-wall plastic pipe fittings in low- to medium-pressure applications up to 810 psi. It is typically used in residential and commercial plumbing and water supply applications.

With thicker, stronger walls than standard-wall pipe, this Schedule 80 pipe can handle heavy duty industrial plumbing and water supply applications, such as water processing, waste water treatment, and irrigation. Use for pressures up to 550 psi. Suitable for outdoor environments, it contains an additive that protects against the damaging effects of ultraviolet light. Connect to UV-resistant PVC pipe fittings.

Connect to CPVC pipe fittings for use in high-temperature plumbing and water supply applications up to 170° or 200° F.

This polypropylene pipe resists the damaging effects of ultraviolet light, so it’s suitable for outdoor use. It has the chemical resistance to withstand acids, solvents, and other harsh substances.

With excellent corrosion resistance, this pipe can handle a wide range of acids and other highly-corrosive chemicals. Use in metal surface treating applications, plating solution lines, and other chemical process applications. Layers of fiberglass give this pipe better strength and durability than any of our other pipe for chemicals.

This pipe is an economical choice for gravity-flow chemical waste systems. Pipe is ABS plastic, which has excellent strength and impact resistance and good chemical resistance.

Pipe has a snap-together design that allows you to quickly connect to fittings with no cement required. It is typically used in gravity-flow drainage applications.

Lift the clip on these end fittings to secure and release attachment to your ball stud.