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15,440 Products

Raw Materials

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

8,494 products

Garolite

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

1,987 products

Rubber

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

609 products

Foam

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

1,751 products

Carbon Fiber

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

315 products

Fiberglass

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

456 products

Lead

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

1 product

Wood

Commonly used to build ramps, crates, and prototypes or to make repairs

15 products

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

10 products

Hard Fiber

Chemically treated to be hard and dense, this is the easiest composite to machine in our offering

18 products

Felt

Thicker and more absorbent than fabric for insulating, polishing, cushioning, and gasketing

47 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

359 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

25 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

1 product

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

43 products

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

1 product

Ceiling Tile Clips

Secure ceiling tiles or connect ceiling tile frame components

8 products

Ceiling Grids

Support ceiling tiles in drop ceilings

11 products

Lockouts

Ensure that machines stay turned off to prevent accidents during maintenance work

6 products

Fastening and Joining

Machine Key Stock

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

9 products

Dowel Pins

Align parts before assembly or use as a pivot, shaft, or hinge to join moving components

105 products

Ratchet Wrenches

Adjust fasteners in tight spaces without removing and repositioning the wrench

5 products

Sealing

Backer Rods

Insert into gaps before caulking to reduce how much sealant you need and improve adhesion

35 products

Fluid Handling

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

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

989 products

Electrical

Static Control Cord

Stretch over conveyors, printing rolls, and chutes to remove static from objects; mount with magnets

3 products

Distribution Bar Brackets

Route electricity within switchboards and battery banks; also known as bus bars

2 products

Fabricating and Machining

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small magnetic objects

3 products

Prototyping Foam

Carve, mill, or sand into lightweight parts for testing

27 products

Material Handling

E-Track Straps

Add to E-Tracks to keep cargo from shifting inside vans and trailers; also known as logistic straps

16 products

Steps

Mount where you need them instead of dragging over a step stool every time

1 product

Lifting Beams

Stabilize long or unbalanced loads when lifting them; also known as spreader beams

3 products

Lighting

Light Pipes

Concentrate and direct light from the bulb on a circuit board to a display

16 products

Communication

Bulletin Boards

Pin up messages and announcements

7 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Magnetic Tool Holders

Hold and organize metal tools such as knives

1 product

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

4 products

Safety Equipment

Clearance Bars

Hang overhead to call attention to low-clearance areas, entrances, or exits

15 products