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Material

Cotton/Polyester Fabric

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Tolerance Rating

Specifications Met

CPSC Compliant 16 CFR 1201 Category I and II

Federal Specification

NACE MR0175/ISO 15156

OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.701

State of California Standard

U.S. Congressional Act

Fabrication

Appearance

OD

Temper Designation

Hardness Rating

Outside Width

Wall Thickness

Steel Grade

1005-1026 Low-Carbon Steel

1006 Low-Carbon Steel

1006-1008 Low-Carbon Steel

1006-1026 Low-Carbon Steel

1008 Low-Carbon Steel

1008-1010 Low-Carbon Steel

1010 Low-Carbon Steel

1010-1018 Low-Carbon Steel

1018 Low-Carbon Steel

1020 Low-Carbon Steel

1020-1026 Low-Carbon Steel

1026 Low-Carbon Steel

1045 Carbon Steel

A36 Low-Carbon Steel

A500 Low-Carbon Steel

A513 Low-Carbon Steel

J525 Low-Carbon Steel

Certificate Type

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Cure Date

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report

Outside Height

Performance

Chemical Resistant

Corrosion Resistant

Easy Thermoform

Electrically Insulating

Erosion Resistant

Fatigue Resistant

Flame Resistant

High Temperature

Impact Resistant

Metal Detectable

Moisture Resistant

Mechanical Finish

Precision Ground

ID

RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

REACH

DFARS Specialty Metals

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

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49,236 Products

Raw Materials

Aluminum

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

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable—all with material certificates for traceability

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments—all with material certificates for traceability

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Copper

Our most conductive metal for electrical applications—all with material certificates for traceability

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze—all with material certificates for traceability

Bronze

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

Titanium

The most corrosion-resistant metal we offer—all with material certificates for traceability

Garolite

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

Nickel

An upgrade from stainless steel to withstand harsh chemicals and acids—all with material certificates for traceability

Foam

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

Tungsten

Our densest metal resists wear and heat to make end mills, heat shields, electrodes, and more

Fiberglass

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

Rubber

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

Ceramic

Hard and wear resistant, it also withstands corrosion and high temperatures

Zinc

Draws corrosion away from nearby metal; an alternative to lead for sound barriers and vibration dampers

Carbon Fiber

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

Glass

Clear and highly heat and chemical resistant; often used in sights, lighting, and lab equipment

Wood

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

Lead

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

Aramid

Strong, lightweight, and an excellent thermal insulator; also known as Nomex

Wax

Create seals and prototypes, lubricate tools, and polish equipment

Graphite

Compressible or conductive for making high-temperature seals, furnace parts, and crucibles

Felt

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

Mica

An electrical insulator that resists high temperatures; use in circuit breakers and heating elements

Platinum

Formable and conductive while resisting extreme heat—all with material certificates for traceability

Gold

Form into electronic components that won't corrode—all with material certificates for traceability

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

Carbon

An electrical conductor that’s often used in electronics and sensors

Cobalt

Resists impact and rapid temperature changes—all with material certificates for traceability

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

Tin

Soft and malleable for forming gaskets and filters; also mixes with other metals to make solder

Hard Fiber

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

Tantalum

Conductive with a higher melting point than most metals—all with material certificates for traceability

Niobium

Conductive and corrosion resistant even at extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

Fastening and Joining

Machine Key Stock

Machine Key Stock

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

Machine Keys

Transmit torque from rotating shafts to gears, sprockets, and other machine parts

Solder

Join pieces of metal without melting the base material

Power Transmission

Rotary Shafts

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

Linear Shafts

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

Spur Gears and Racks

Spur Gears and Racks

The simplest type of gear for transferring motion, with straight, parallel teeth

Timing Belt Pulley Stock

Timing Belt Pulley Stock

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

Fabricating and Machining

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

Prototyping Foam

Prototyping Foam

Carve, mill, or sand into lightweight parts for testing

Dovetail Blanks

Dovetail Blanks

Machine a blank workpiece with precut dovetails and locating slots for easy setup

Lathe Tool Blanks

Lathe Tool Blanks

Machine custom lathe tool bits

Building and Machinery Hardware

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

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

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

Sealing

Backer Rods

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

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar

Reinforces concrete to reduce the chance it will crack from expansion and contraction

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

Steel Hat Channel

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Pedestal (35" Ht. x 4" Wd. x 4" Dp.)