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Power Transmission

Rod Ends

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

1,613 products

Rod End Nuts

Attach to rods, pipe, and tubing to make pivot and hinge points

8 products

U-Joints

Transfer torque between shafts at an angle; handle more torque and misalignment than flexible shafts

181 products

Flexible Shafts

Snake around curves and obstructions to transmit rotary motion along any path

41 products

Air Flow Control Valves

Control the speed of air-powered equipment by adjusting the volume of airflow entering or exiting

15 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Positioning Arms

Mount and position tools and other small equipment

191 products

Monitor Mounts

Mount monitors to walls, benches, ceilings, and other surfaces

18 products

Teach Pendant Holders

Store teach pendants conveniently near robots but out of harm’s way

2 products

Positioning Arm Mounts

Add a mounting surface to positioning arms

4 products

Torque-Absorbing Arms

Built to handle the torque of small power tools so you don’t have to

5 products

Tablet, Laptop, and Mobile Device Mounts

Hold and position your electronic devices so they're in sight and within reach

24 products

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

22 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

66 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

33 products

Strut Channel Hinges

Position two lengths of strut channel at an angle

19 products

Mechanical Control Cables

Weave around obstructions to operate valves, throttles, and other machinery from a distance

97 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Electrical Enclosure Positioning Arms

Hang your human-machine interface and swivel it around to save floor space and access equipment

12 products

Conduit Elbows

Join conduit with 45°, 90°, offset, and adjustable-angle connectors

11 products

Material Handling

Cranes

Raise and move heavy or bulky objects overhead

7 products

Vacuum Cup Swivels

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

2 products

Scaffold Clamps

Construct scaffolding and secure supports, such as railings

1 product

Fastening and Joining

Sockets

Turn fasteners with an external drive style without slipping and damaging the drive

159 products

Socket Adapters

Make your socket more versatile, from converting the drive to limiting torque

34 products

Socket Extensions

Lengthen sockets to turn hard-to-reach fasteners

7 products

Bit Sockets

Turn fasteners with an internal drive style without slipping and damaging the drive

12 products

Lubricating

Coolant Nozzle and Hose Adapters

Connect threaded coolant nozzles and hose to coolant supply ports on equipment such as CNC machines

4 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Duct Elbows

Change the direction of airflow when joining lengths of duct

56 products

Chimney Pipe Fittings

Form straight, elbow, and tee connections between lengths of chimney pipe

5 products