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Air-Actuated Switches

Air-Powered Gearmotors

Directional Control Valves

Duct Damper Actuators

System of Measurement

Stroke Length

Voltage

Extended Length

Bore Size

Dynamic Push Load Capacity

Retracted Length

Rod End Type

Linear Air Cylinder Type

Actuation Type

Material

Force @ 100 psi

Thread Size

Rod Diameter

Environment

High-Pressure Washdown

High-Temperature Washdown

Actuation Mechanism

Air Extend/Air Retract

Air Extend/Spring Retract

Air Retract/Spring Extend

Actuation

Thread Type

Metric Rounded Trapezoidal

Rod Thread Size

Dynamic Pull Load Capacity

Duty Cycle

RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

Not Compliant

U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Qualifying

Yes

REACH

Compliant

Not Compliant

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

EAR99

DFARS Specialty Metals

10,556 Products

Power Transmission

Electric Actuators

Push and pull loads with more precise positioning than air and hydraulic cylinders

127 products

Air Cylinders

Push and pull loads to do everything from stamping materials to sorting parts on conveyors

4,028 products

Air Slides

Convey grippers, printing heads, and other loads back and forth on a carriage

485 products

Solenoids

Extend, retract, or rotate to actuate switches, valves, locks, and other components

81 products

Hydraulic Cylinders

Push and pull heavy loads to operate forklifts, compactors, and other machinery

274 products

Air Cylinder Mounts

Secure air cylinders to surfaces with brackets, rod clevises, and flanges

113 products

Air Actuators

Turn loads in clockwise and counterclockwise directions with compressed air

76 products

Electric Slides

Move parts with precision in electronics, robotics, and other automated processes

86 products

Hydraulic Actuators

Turn heavy loads to do everything from opening tank doors to pivoting conveyors

16 products

Stopper Cylinders

Extend to stop loads on a conveyor and retract to let them pass

13 products

Rod Alignment Couplers

Reduce wear on bearings and seals by flexing when the cylinder and load aren't precisely even

94 products

Parts Metering Cylinders

Space out parts to control flow on conveyors and feeders

12 products

Cylinder Rod Locks

Hold the piston's position during an emergency stop or power loss to keep the load safely in place

6 products

Cylinder Rod Glands

Replace the rod gland on hydraulic cylinders

13 products

Stepper Motors

The motor shaft turns in small, equal increments for precise positioning

197 products

Electric Gearmotors

A motor and speed reducer in one to slow speed and increase torque in AC- or DC- power applications

304 products

Servomotors

Create rotary motion with accurate positioning and fine control over speed and torque

97 products

Stepper Gearmotors

Stepper motor and gearbox in one for high torque in areas large motors won’t fit

20 products

Electric Motors

Keep machinery and equipment moving with AC or DC power

381 products

Air-Powered Motors

A safe alternative to electric motors for harsh areas since they won’t spark or overheat

23 products

Air-Powered Gearmotors

A motor and speed reducer in one to slow speed and increase torque in air-powered applications

16 products

Hydraulic Motors

Power equipment where electric motors aren't safe and air-powered motors aren't strong enough

6 products

Positioning Slides

A lead screw drives the carriage for accurate positioning in laboratory and production equipment

35 products

Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

Pair with a motor for accurate starts and stops in automated motion and positioning applications

976 products

Ball Screws and Nuts

Provide smooth travel where high speeds, accurate positioning, and repeatable movement are required

205 products

Hydraulic On/Off Valves

Control the flow in high-pressure hydraulic systems

8 products

Lead Screws and Nuts

Move components in a straight line in clamping and heavy duty lifting and lowering applications

838 products

Roller Screws and Nuts

Create more points of contact to handle much higher loads than ball screws and nuts of the same size

8 products

Linear Drive Nuts

Create a linear positioning system on a rotary shaft without a lead screw

3 products

End Supports for Ball Screws and Precision Lead Screws

Brace and secure the ends of ball screws and precision lead screws

16 products

Lead Screw Collars

Position components and limit travel along a lead screw

55 products

Precision Lead Screw Nut Flanges

Pair with precision lead screw nuts to make custom flange nuts that move items along lead screws

18 products

Fluid Handling

Valve Actuators

Automatically start and stop flow to your valve

50 products

Flow-Adjustment Valve Manifolds

Control flow to multiple points from one source

1 product

Directional Control Valves

Manage the flow of fluids to move equipment in air- and hydraulic-powered systems

35 products

Flow-Adjustment Valves

Gradually open and close to control the volume of air and liquids through a line

2 products

Manifolds

Distribute air or fluid to multiple places from a single source; also called headers

1 product

Gear Pumps

Create fixed liquid flow rates to cool engines, power hydraulic equipment, and extract liquids

19 products

Rotary Vane Pumps

Evenly move water or hydraulic fluids at high pressures in low-flow applications

2 products

Pressure Gauges

Measure pressure in pumps, filters, regulators, and process lines

2 products

Equipment-Cooling Fan Motors

Replace fan motors on refrigeration units, appliances, and blowers

5 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Limit Switches

Turn equipment on or off when objects touch the actuator; often used for conveyors and bin filling

153 products

Push-Button Switches

Our most common switch type actuates circuits with the push of a button

457 products

Switch Contact Blocks

Mount to switches to control electrical circuits as you move the switch

40 products

Air-Actuated Switches

Press with your hand or foot to turn circuits on and off with air pressure

13 products

Air-Actuated Relays

Convert an air signal on a pneumatic control system to an electric one

1 product

Control Panels

Connect and monitor your fire alarm system

1 product

Material Handling

Jacks

Lift, hold, push, and position heavy objects

165 products

Pick-and-Place Grippers

Join grippers with fingers to grasp and move items in pick-and-place applications

181 products

Vacuum Cups

Connect to vacuum lifters to grip, lift, and move items

588 products

Jack Rams

Attach to jack pumps to lift, push, or pry apart objects with hydraulic power

32 products

Screw Jack End Fittings

Thread onto screw jacks to create pivot points with clevis rod ends and other linkages

4 products

Screw Jack Mounts

Stabilize screw jacks to support loads

4 products

Jack Pumps

Pump hydraulic oil into jack rams to create hydraulic jacks

8 products

Vacuum Cup Levelers

Adjust vacuum cups to lift items with variable heights; also known as spring plungers

17 products

Vacuum Cup and Lifter Mounts

Mount vacuum cups or vacuum lifters to surfaces

2 products

Vacuum Lifters

Grip and move objects with air- or electric-powered suction

91 products

Suction Cup Lifters

Manually grip and move flat objects using suction cups

65 products

Hydraulic Jack Hose and Fittings

Convey hydraulic fluid between hydraulic jacks and their power source

21 products

Vacuum Fittings

Connect to vacuum cups and compressed air to create suction; also known as venturi devices

14 products

Vacuum Cup Swivels

Rotate and flex so your vacuum cups can grip items at an angle

2 products

Vacuum Pads

Add to vacuum cups to move textured items that standard cups can’t pick up

36 products

Vacuum Lifter Dampers

Stick onto vacuum lifters to create a soft surface for moving delicate parts

2 products

Jack Mounts

Thread onto jack rams to secure them to a surface

2 products

Robot Pedestals

Elevate robot arms so they can reach raised surfaces, such as conveyor belts and workstations

47 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Duct Damper Actuators

Automatically adjust duct dampers to regulate airflow

5 products

HVAC Switches

Control and monitor airflow in HVAC systems automatically

3 products

Fan Motors

Replace fan motors or build your own fan

17 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Tool Holders

Mount brooms, cordless drills, flashlights, and other tools

1 product

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing Switches

Attach to your rail to actuate components or cut power

10 products