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Clevis Rod Ends

Corrosion-Resistant Clevis Rod Ends

Made of zinc-plated steel or stainless steel, these clevis rod ends offer more corrosion resistance than standard steel clevis rod ends.

Clevis Rod Ends

These steel rod ends are machined to SAE standards.

Chemical-Resistant Clevis Rod Ends

In addition to offering superior chemical resistance, these lightweight, fiber-reinforced nylon rod ends also reduce noise and vibration.

Clevis Rod End Blanks

Thread or weld the unfinished shank of these rod ends to meet your specific linkage needs.

Easy-Adapt Clevis Rod Ends

Make quick adjustments to these rod ends by inserting and releasing the clevis pins without the need to bend them into place.

Externally Threaded Clevis Rod Ends

A male-threaded shank lets you build a linkage with a tapped tube or any female-threaded connection.

Rod End Bolts

Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts

Create pivoting connections in applications that require high shear strength—the partially threaded shank of these rod end bolts withstands more side force than a fully threaded shank.

Internally Threaded Rod End Bolts with Partial Threads

Also known as swing bolts and eyebolts, these internally threaded rod end bolts have no moving parts. They're designed to make pivoting or hinge movements in applications that don't need to compensate for misalignment.

Corrosion-Resistant Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts

Pivot and hinge components in wet and corrosive environments with these stainless steel or brass rod end bolts.

Corrosion-Resistant Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts

These rod end bolts are good for wet and corrosive environments—for maximum mounting flexibility, cut the fully threaded shaft to whatever length you need.

Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts

Good for general purpose applications where corrosion and high strength aren’t a concern, these rod end bolts are made of carbon steel.

High-Strength Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts

These alloy steel rod end bolts have the highest tensile strength of any fully threaded rod end bolt we offer.

Flat-Shoulder Rod End Bolts

These black-oxide steel rod end bolts are heat treated for added strength.

Rod End Bolt Blanks

Good for general purpose applications where corrosion and high strength aren’t a concern, these rod end bolts are made of carbon steel.

Corrosion-Resistant Flat-Shoulder Rod End Bolts

Made of stainless steel, these rod end bolts are stronger and more corrosion resistant than our standard flat-shoulder rod end bolts.

High-Strength Rod End Bolt Blanks

These alloy steel bolts have the highest tensile strength of any blank rod end bolt we offer.

Corrosion-Resistant Rod End Bolt Blanks

Made of stainless steel, these rod end bolts are more corrosion resistant than steel rod end bolts.

Vibration-Damping Rod End Bolts

To reduce noise and vibration, these bolts have a rubber bushing—connect them to rods, pipes, tubes, and cable linkages that have female threading. They’re also known as isolated rod ends.

Internally Threaded Vibration-Damping Rod End Bolts

With a rubber bushing, these bolts reduce noise and vibration—attach them to rods, pipes, tubes, and cable linkages that have male threading. They’re commonly known as isolated rod ends.

Ball Joint Rod Ends

Also known as rod‐end bearings, ball joint rod ends have an eyelet and a ball that swivels to support angular misalignment.

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends

These internally threaded rod ends have an eyelet and a ball that swivels to support angular misalignment. Also known as rod-end bearings.

Internally Threaded
Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends

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

Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends

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

Internally Threaded Ball Joint
Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

Connect your grease gun to the fitting to lubricate. Internal threads mate with rod end bolts, threaded rods, and other components with male threads.

Ball Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

Connect your grease gun to the fitting to lubricate.

Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

An oil-embedded bronze insert slowly releases lubricant to the rod end. Connect your grease gun to the fitting to relubricate.

Internally Threaded Oil-Embedded Ball
Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

These internally threaded rod ends have an oil-embedded bronze insert that slowly releases lubricant over time. Connect your grease gun to the fitting to relubricate.

Internally Threaded Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Rod Ends

An oil-embedded bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of these internally threaded rod ends.

Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Rod Ends

An oil-embedded bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the rod end.

Internally Threaded Ultra-Precision Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made to extremely tight tolerances, these internally threaded rod ends are for applications that require positioning accuracy, such as accelerators and other types of control linkages.

Ultra-Precision Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made to extremely tight tolerances, these externally threaded rod ends are for applications that require positioning accuracy, such as accelerators and other types of control linkages.

Internally Threaded Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends

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

Internally Threaded Super-Swivel Ball Joint Rod Ends

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

Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends

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

Super-Swivel Ball Joint Rod Ends

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

Internally Threaded Lightweight
Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

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.

Lightweight Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

These anodized aluminum rod ends are lighter than stainless steel rod ends and have good corrosion resistance.

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

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

Internally Threaded
Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

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

Chemical-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

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.

Internally Threaded
Chemical-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of impact-resistant nylon, these internally 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.

High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends

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

Internally Threaded Thrust-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends

These internally threaded rod ends have an innovative body design that keeps the ball from being pushed out when supporting thrust loads.

Thrust-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends

An innovative body design keeps the ball from being pushed out when supporting thrust loads.

High-Speed Ball Bearing Rod Ends

A double row of precision ball bearings allows high speeds and smooth operation.

Internally Threaded High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends

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

Internally Threaded High-Speed Ball Bearing Rod Ends

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

Swivel-Shaft Rod Ends

With a ball joint at the top of the shank, these rod ends pivot in the middle of the body instead of in the eyelet. Use them for linear push applications that require movement along the length of the connecting rod.

Ball Joint Rod End Seals

Keep dirt out and lubrication in to extend the life of your rod ends.

Ball Joint Rod End Inserts

Without changing the ID, these inserts handle some misalignment on rod ends.

Ball Joint Rod End Reducers

Decrease the ID of your rod end to allow approximately 60° of misalignment.

Ball Joint Linkages

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Linkages

These linkages offer excellent wear resistance. They consist of internally threaded ball joint rod ends with a ball stud attached to simplify mounting.

Ball Joint Linkages

Able to stand up to frequent use, these linkages offer excellent wear resistance. They consist of ball joint rod ends with a ball stud attached to simplify mounting.

Internally Threaded Ball Joint
Linkages with Grease Fitting

Along with excellent wear resistance, these linkages have a grease fitting for easy lubrication. An internally threaded rod end connects to threaded rods, studs, and other parts with male threads.

Internally Threaded Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Linkages

These internally threaded linkages have a slippery PTFE liner that reduces wear and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Ball Joint Linkages with Grease Fitting

Along with excellent wear resistance, these linkages have a grease fitting for easy lubrication.

Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Linkages

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

Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Linkages

An oil-embedded bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the joint.

Internally Threaded Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Linkages

These internally threaded linkages have an oil-embedded bronze insert that slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the joint.

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Linkages

Made of stainless steel, these ball joint linkages offer more corrosion resistance than steel and zinc ball joint linkages.

Bent-Swivel Ball Joint Linkages

Use these bent linkages for light duty applications.

Quick-Install Ball Joint Linkages

These ball joint linkages are made of steel.

Corrosion-Resistant Quick-Install Ball Joint Linkages

Made of stainless steel, these ball joint linkages offer more corrosion resistance than steel ball joint linkages.

Internally Threaded Inline Ball Joint Linkages

Use these linkages to create inline pivoting connections. They have internal threads on one end and external threads on the other.

Inline Ball Joint Linkages

Use these externally threaded linkages to create inline pivoting connections.

Rod End Nuts

Attach these nuts to rods, pipes, and tubes to make pivoting and hinge movements where misalignment is not a concern.

Corrosion-Resistant Rod End Nuts

Made of stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance, these nuts make pivoting and hinge movements where misalignment is not a concern.

Butt Hinges

Mortise-Mount Hinges with Holes

Hinge leaves fit into two cutouts (mortises) to mount flush with the door and frame.

Extra-Wide Mortise-Mount Hinges with Holes

Open doors past their frame to make extra room for people and large items, such as carts, furniture, and wheelchairs, to pass through.

Surface-Mount Hinges with Holes

Mount the hinge leaves to the surface of the door and the frame. These hinges are easy to install because they don't require cutouts (mortises).

Plastic Hinges with Holes

Plastic hinges are a lightweight alternative to metal hinges and provide smooth, silent operation.

Adjustable Hinges with Holes

Turn a set screw to adjust the door up or down after it's hung.

Metal-Detectable Hinges with Holes

Made of plastic with a metal additive, these hinges will set off metal detectors if a piece breaks off and falls into your line.

Adjustable Heavy Duty Hinges with Holes

Turn a set screw to adjust the door 1/8" up or down after it's hung.

Heavy Duty Hinges with Holes

Thick leaves and a large diameter pin make these hinges good for use with heavy doors.

Hinges without Holes

These hinges are made of metal.

Plastic Hinges without Holes

Plastic hinges are a lightweight alternative to metal hinges and provide smooth, silent operation.

Adjustable Heavy Duty Hinges without Holes

Turn a set screw to adjust the door 1/8" up or down after it's hung.

Heavy Duty Hinges without Holes

Thick leaves and a large diameter pin make these hinges good for use with heavy doors.

Position Hinges

Lever-Lock Position Hinges

Lock these hinges open at any angle within their range of motion.

Set-Angle Position Hinges

A stop keeps these hinges open at a set angle; push past the stop to open them to 180°.

Spring Hinges

Self-Closing Spring Hinges with Holes

Springs in these hinges with holes automatically swing doors and gates closed behind you.

Self-Closing Spring Hinges without Holes

Springs in these hinges without holes automatically swing doors and gates closed behind you.

Self-Opening Spring Hinges with Holes

The springs in these hinges swing doors and gates fully open after a light push on the door.

Self-Opening Spring Hinges without Holes

After a light push on the door, springs in these hinges swing doors and gates fully open.

Surface-Mount Light Duty Self-Closing Spring Hinges

Use these hinges on lightweight screen and storm doors as well as small gates.

Half-Mortise Light Duty Self-Closing Spring Hinges

Only one cutout (mortise) is needed for these hinges—the offset design allows surface mounting the door leaf and mortise mounting the frame leaf.

Plastic Light Duty Self-Closing Spring Hinges

Plastic hinges are a lightweight alternative to metal hinges and provide smooth, silent operation.

Friction Hinges

Multi-Axis Friction Hinges

In addition to rotating 360°, these hinges tilt up and down.

Adjustable-Friction Hinges

Tighten or loosen an adjustment screw to change the hinge resistance.

Plastic Friction Hinges

Plastic hinges are a lightweight alternative to metal hinges and provide smooth, silent operation.

Friction Hinges

These hinges are made of metal.

Soft-Close Friction Lid Hinges

Eliminate slamming lids—these hinges hold lids open at their widest angle and then slowly pull them closed.

360° Friction Hinges

These hinges allow 360° of motion.

Lift-Off Hinges

Mortise-Mount Lift-Off Hinges with Holes

Hinge leaves fit into two cutouts (mortises) to mount flush with the door and frame.

Narrow-Profile Lift-Off Hinges with Holes

These hinges are made of metal.

Plastic Narrow-Profile Lift-Off Hinges with Holes

Plastic hinges are a lightweight alternative to metal hinges and provide smooth, silent operation.

Surface-Mount Lift-Off Hinges with Holes

These hinges are made of metal.

Plastic Surface-Mount Lift-Off Hinges with Holes

Plastic hinges are a lightweight alternative to metal hinges and provide smooth, silent operation.

Easy-Lube Narrow-Profile Lift-Off Hinges without Holes

A grease fitting makes these hinges easy to lubricate.

Lift-Off Hinges without Holes

The hinge pin is permanently attached to the frame leaf so you can quickly lift the door off the hinge without removing the pin.

Narrow-Profile Lift-Off Hinges without Holes

Also known as bullet hinges, these hinges are the right size for tight spaces and narrow frames.

Quick-Disconnect Hinges

Stay-Retracted Pull-Release
Quick-Disconnect Hinges with Holes

To make reconnecting doors easier than other pull release quick disconnect hinges, these have a keeper that holds the pin in a retracted position.

Stay-Retracted Pull-Release
Quick-Disconnect Hinges without Holes

A keeper holds the pin in a retracted position to make reconnecting doors easier than other pull-release quick-disconnect hinges.

Pull-Release Quick-Disconnect Hinges without Holes

These hinges without holes are spring loaded—pull the handle to retract the pin and disconnect a door; release the handle and the pin snaps back.

Pull-Release Quick-Disconnect Hinges with Holes

These hinges with holes are spring loaded—pull the handle to retract the pin and disconnect a door; release the handle and the pin snaps back.

Squeeze-Release Quick-Disconnect Hinges with Holes

To retract the pin and disconnect a door, squeeze the hinge handles together. Release the handles and the pin snaps back.

Squeeze-Release Quick-Disconnect
Hinges without Holes

Squeeze the hinge handles together to retract the pin and disconnect a door; release the handles and the pin snaps back.

Pin-Release Quick-Disconnect Hinges

Remove the ring to pull out the pin.

Miniature Hinges

With leaf heights under 1/4", these tiny hinges are the smallest we offer.

Two-Way Swinging Door Hinges

Wraparound Two-Way Swinging Door Hinges

Designed to wrap around the edge of the door, these hinges provide a stronger hold than other two-way swinging door hinges.

Two-Way Swinging Door Pivot Hinges

Mount these hinges to the top and bottom of a door.

Mortise-Mount Two-Way Swinging Door Hinges

The hinge leaves fit in cutouts (mortises) on the edge of a door.

Entry Door Hinges

Nonstandard Hole Pattern
Mortise-Mount Entry Door Hinges

The mounting hole pattern does not follow an industry standard, which means you can work around worn mounting holes when replacing template hinges.

Half-Mortise Entry Door Hinges

Only one cutout (mortise) is needed to mount these hinges—the offset design allows surface mounting the door leaf and mortise mounting the frame leaf.

Mortise-Mount Template Entry Door Spring Hinges

The mounting holes form an industry-standard half-moon shape.

Mortise-Mount Entry Door
Template Hinges with Bearings

Bearings allow these hinges to open and close doors smoothly. The mounting holes form an industry-standard half-moon shape.

Nonstandard Hole Pattern Mortise-Mount
Template Entry Door Spring Hinges

The mounting hole pattern does not follow an industry standard, which means you can work around worn mounting holes when replacing template hinges.

Full-Length Entry Door Hinges

Longer than other entry door hinges, these piano-style hinges run the entire length of doors for strength and durability.

Mortise-Mount Entry Door Template Hinges

The mounting holes on these hinges form an industry-standard half-moon shape.

Maintenance-Free Mortise-Mount
Entry Door Template Hinges

No need for oil or grease, these hinges are maintenance free. The mounting holes form an industry-standard half-moon shape.

Tamper-Resistant Mortise-Mount Entry
Door Template Hinges with Bearings

A stud projects from the back of each hinge leaf to prevent the door from being forced open. The mounting holes form an industry-standard half-moon shape.

Wraparound Full-Length Entry Door Hinges

One leaf mounts around the edge of the door for a secure hold, while the other mounts to the frame.

Reinforcing Entry Door Hinges

To reinforce loose or damaged hinges, mount one of these hinges to the top edge of the pull-side of the door.

Tamper-Resistant Full-Length Entry Door Hinges

A snap-on cover protects these hinges from tampering and creates a finished appearance.

Half-Mortise Entry Door Hinges with Bearings

Bearings allow these hinges to open and close doors smoothly.

Concealed Mortise-Mount Entry Door Hinges

These hinges are completely hidden when the door is closed.

Lift-Off Entry Door Hinges

The hinge pin is permanently attached to the frame leaf so you can quickly lift the door off the hinge without removing the pin.

Mortise Templates

Create precise outlines for hinge mortises (cutouts). Position the cutter on a wood door or frame and hit it with a hammer to imprint the outline.

Toilet Partition Door Hinges

Also known as gravity hinges, the weight of the door returns these hinges to a closed position without the help of springs.

Toilet Partition Door Pivot Hinges

Designed to wrap around the edge of the partition frame, these hinges provide a stronger hold than other toilet partition door hinges.

Clean Room Hinges

Plastic bushings on these metal hinges prevent metal-to-metal contact that can release particles as hinges open and close.

Clean Room Lift-Off Hinges

The hinge pin is permanently attached to the frame leaf so you can quickly lift the door off the hinge without removing the pin.

Plastic Clean Room Hinges

Keep environments free of contaminants—with plastic hinge leaves and a metal pin, there's no metal-to-metal contact that can release particles as hinges open and close.

Incremental-Angle Hinges

Push a button to adjust the hinge angle and release it to lock the position.

Strap Hinges

Plastic Strap Hinges

Plastic hinges are a lightweight alternative to metal hinges and provide smooth, silent operation.

Spring Strap Hinges

A spring in these hinges automatically swings doors and gates closed behind you.

Strap Hinges

These hinges are made of metal.

Heavy Duty Strap Hinges

With large pin diameters for added strength, these hinges can hold heavier doors and gates than other strap hinges.

Freezer Door Strap Hinges with Bearings

Bearings allow these hinges to open and close doors smoothly.

Freezer Door Strap Hinges

These hinges have wide hinge leaves that provide a large mounting surface to keep freezer and refrigerator doors from sagging.

Lift-Off Freezer Door Strap Hinges

The hinge pin attaches to the frame leaf so you can quickly lift the door off the hinge without removing the pin.

Trailer Door Strap Hinges

Wide hinge leaves provide a large mounting surface to keep trailer doors from sagging.

Piano Hinges

Piano Hinges with Holes

These hinges are made of metal.

Piano Hinges without Holes

These hinges are made of metal.

Slip-On Piano Hinges

No need for drilling holes or welding, slip these hinges onto panel and door edges for a secure fit.

Carbon Fiber Piano Hinges without Holes

Stronger than metal and plastic hinges, these are the lightest weight hinges we offer.

Piano Hinges with Slots

Mounting slots allow door alignment adjustments during and after hinge installation.

Plastic Piano Hinges without Holes

Plastic hinges are a lightweight alternative to metal hinges and provide smooth, silent operation.

Mil. Spec. Piano Hinges without Holes

Choose these hinges for their adherence to strict military standards for material and construction.

Extra-Clearance Piano Hinges

When the door is closed, the distance between the leaves is larger than the pin diameter, creating an offset to accommodate a gasket or trim.

Tight-Clearance Piano Hinges

The leaves of these hinges almost touch when the door is closed. They are often used in electrical enclosures for a tight seal.

Cabinet Hinges

Hold-Closed Half-Mortise Concealed Cabinet Hinges

Spring tension pulls the door closed when it’s open less than 10° and keeps it closed without a catch or latch.

Half-Mortise Concealed Cabinet Hinges

These hinges have a standard range of motion of 100° to 120°.

Soft-Close Half-Mortise Concealed Cabinet Hinges

Eliminate slamming doors—push the door and these hinges slowly pull it closed.

Wide-Open Half-Mortise Concealed Cabinet Hinges

With a 170° range of motion, these hinges are for doors that need to open wide.

Hold-Closed Wide-Open Half-Mortise
Concealed Cabinet Hinges

Spring tension pulls the door closed when it’s open less than 10° and keeps it closed without a catch or latch.

Surface-Mount Concealed Cabinet Hinges

Easier to install than other concealed cabinet hinges, these do not require a cutout.

Barrel-Shaped Mortise-Mount
Concealed Cabinet Hinges

Easier to install than other mortise-mount concealed cabinet hinges, these fit in two drilled holes.

Adjustable Mortise-Mount Concealed Cabinet Hinges

To ensure a good fit, these hinges have screws for horizontal, vertical, and depth adjustments after installation.

Mortise-Mount Concealed Cabinet Hinges

Hinge leaves fit into two cutouts (mortises) to mount flush with door and frame edges.

Cabinet Pivot Hinges

Instead of mounting to the side of a door, mount these hinges to the top and bottom to allow doors to open wide.

Glass Cabinet Hinges

Surface-mount these hinges to the side of a cabinet.

Semi-Concealed Cabinet Hinges

When the cabinet door is closed, a portion of the frame leaf is exposed and the entire door leaf is hidden

Glass Cabinet Pivot Hinges

Slip the hinge pins into 11/32" Dia. × 5/16" Dp. holes in a cabinet.

Hinge Adjusters

Bend hinges to compensate for misaligned and sagging doors without removing the door.

Sectional Door Hinges

Designed to fit most overhead sectional doors, such as garage doors, these hinges are sized to industry standards.

Hinge-Actuated Safety Switches

Replace access door hinges with these switches; they actuate when the door opens at least 4°.

Structural Framing

T-Slotted Framing Pivots

Pivots provide smooth motion at the junction between two T-slotted rails.

T-Slotted Framing Hinges

Use hinges to add doors, lids, and machine guards to T-slotted framing.

Miniature T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

Build test fixtures, prototypes, and other small structures with this miniature version of T-slotted framing and fittings.

Strut Channel Hinges

Provide smooth motion between two pieces of strut channel.

Lid Supports

Clean Room Lid Supports

Keep environments free of contaminants—with plastic bushings, there's no metal-to-metal contact that can release particles as these supports open and close. Manually control these free-moving lid supports through their full range of motion. Raise the lid until the hold-open mechanism on the support is engaged; slightly lift it again to release the hold and close the lid.

Lid Supports

Manually control these standard free-moving lid supports through their full range of motion. Raise or lower the lid until the hold-open mechanism on the support is engaged; slightly lift it again to release the hold and close the lid.

Spring Lid Supports

Also known as hatch springs, these supports are commonly used on hatches and other top-opening lids. Raise the lid to extend the spring, which props the lid open—an internal cable keeps the spring from overextending. Press the center of the spring to release the hold and close the lid.

High-Capacity Lid Supports

Hold heavy lids open with these supports.

Prop Rods

Commonly used on hood and trunk lids, these simple, three-piece rods telescope from 18 1/2" to 46 3/4" to prop lids open at a variety of angles.

Soft-Closing Lid Supports

To eliminate slamming and smashed fingers, these supports automatically pull lids shut when they approach the closed position. Raise the lid until the hold-open mechanism on the support is engaged; slightly lift it again to release the hold and close the lid.

Compact Soft-Opening Lid Supports

Requiring less space to mount and operate, these supports are often used on small cabinets and enclosures. They gradually slow your lid's motion to prevent it from slamming open. To open lids, lower them and the support will slowly and softly do the rest. Manually shut the lids and the supports will hold them in the closed position.

Self-Opening Lid Supports

Springs provide lifting assistance to raise and hold lids open—slightly lift the lid to get it started and the support will do the rest. Manually shut the lids and the supports will hold them in the closed position.

Soft-Opening Lid Supports

Gradually slow your lid's motion to prevent it from slamming open. To open lids, lower them and the support will slowly and softly do the rest. Manually shut the lids and the supports will hold them in the closed position.

Friction Lid Supports

Providing constant resistance through the full range of motion, these supports hold lids open at any angle up to 70° or 90°.

Self-Opening Hinged Lid Supports

No separate hinges are required, these supports act as a hinge and lid support all in one. Springs provide lifting assistance to raise and hold lids open—slightly lift the lid to get it started and the support will do the rest. Manually shut the lids and the supports will hold them in the closed position.

Hinged Threaded Round Standoffs

Hinged Male Threaded Round Standoffs

Hinged Female Threaded Round Standoffs

Hinged Male-Female Threaded Round Standoffs

Drill Bushings

Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head

The head prevents these bushings from being pushed through the jig when drilling pressure is extreme. The head sits above the jig plate or can be mounted flush by installing in a counterbored hole.

Metric Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head

Even under extreme drilling pressure, these metric bushings won't press through your jig plate. A flanged head on the top of the bushing acts as a stop, preventing it from moving as you push down your drill bit, reamer, or other cutting bit.

Made-to-Order Press-Fit Drill Bushings with Head

Choose the ID, OD, and length you need.

Made-to-Order Press-Fit Drill Bushings

Choose the ID, OD, and length you need.

Metric Press-Fit Drill Bushings

Also known as jig bushings, these metric drill bushings fit inside fixture plate holes to guide drill bits, counterbores, reamers, and other cutting tools. They improve accuracy so that your drilled holes and cuts are consistent from part to part.

Wear-Resistant Press-Fit Drill Bushings

Made of durable tungsten carbide, these bushings outlast steel.

Corrosion-Resistant Press-Fit Drill Bushings

These bushings are made of stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance.

Press-Fit Drill Bushings

Made-to-Order Metric Press-Fit Drill Bushings

Choose the ID, OD, and length you need.

Finish-Your-Own Press-Fit Drill Bushings

Larger OD tolerances than standard press-fit bushings allow for finishing. Bushings should be machine ground.

Screw Jacks

Eyelet End Fittings for Ball Screw Jacks

Attach these fittings to the end of a ball screw jack to create pivoting connections with clevis rod ends and other linkages.

Eyelet End Fittings for Acme Screw Jacks

Attach these fittings to the end of a screw jack to create pivoting connections with clevis rod ends and other linkages.

Raw Materials

Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Tubes

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.