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4,095 Products

Raw Materials

Aluminum

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

994 products

Bronze

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

52 products

Power Transmission

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings to reduce friction in manual and automated systems

113 products

Linear Shaft Supports

Support linear shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

123 products

Rotary Shafts

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

18 products

Connecting Rods

Use with rod ends and swivel joints to link components in push/pull assemblies

243 products

Rod Ends

Use with connecting rods to support loads and control steering, tensioning, or pivoting motion

16 products

Lead Screws and Nuts

Components travel along a screw with broad, square threads to clamp and lift heavy loads

7 products

Timing Belt Pulley Stock

Machine your own timing belt pulleys to fit an exact width and shaft diameter

17 products

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

2 products

Fastening and Joining

Threaded Rods

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

157 products

Dowel Pins

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

26 products

Standoffs

Threaded to separate or connect parts as well as position components in assemblies

1,131 products

Coupling Nuts

Connect and extend threaded rods

21 products

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

239 products

TIG Welding Rods

Add extra metal while TIG welding to help flatten welds and hold workpieces together

51 products

TIG Welding Rod Feeders

Advance TIG rods for controlled welds

1 product

Tungsten Electrodes

Heat in TIG torches to create welds

20 products

Spot Welding Electrodes

Press onto the tips of spot welders to change the size and shape of the weld

1 product

Stick Electrodes

Flux coated for stability and speed when welding most metals

7 products

Brazing Alloys

Form stronger bonds between metal parts than solder without melting the base material

8 products

Magnets

Attract or repel metal objects to hang, secure, or position them

36 products

Material Handling

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rods

Secure guides and other attachments to conveyors

26 products

Conveyors

Roller, skate wheel, ball transfer, belt, and vacuum conveyors

1 product

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Position guides or sensors to the exact spot needed for your conveyor

54 products

Puller Hooks

Pull crates, bales, and other objects or lift off covers

7 products

Fabricating and Machining

Retrievers

Grab and pull objects out of hard-to-reach spots

33 products

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small magnetic objects

9 products

Picks

Hold, separate, and position small parts such as wire and springs

2 products

Fluid Handling

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

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

619 products

Magnetic Filters

Pull metal and other magnetic contaminants out of lines

1 product

Building and Machinery Hardware

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

15 products

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

Permanently join rails and fittings to assemble heavy duty racks, shelving, and work tables

16 products

Electrical

Lightning Rods

Attract lightning strikes to safely redirect them from the tops of buildings to the ground

9 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Leveling Rods

Use with sight levels to estimate the distance between you and a given object

2 products

Variance Indicator Holders

Position and hold variance indicators in place for accurate readings

4 products

Variance Indicator Holder Bases

Thread a post into the hole to mount variance indicators

2 products

Inspection Mirrors

Reach around corners and obstructions to inspect hard-to-see areas

1 product

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Curtain Hooks

Hang curtains from rods

1 product

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Cleaning Rods

Pair with a wipe to clean inside small or narrow openings

2 products