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1,234 Products

Raw Materials

Ceramic

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

52 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

136 products

Stainless Steel

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

160 products

Steel

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

236 products

Aluminum

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

28 products

Tungsten

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

41 products

Lead

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

12 products

Copper

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

3 products

Titanium

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

12 products

Brass

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

15 products

Nickel

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

10 products

Resin Fillers

Add to epoxy, urethane, and polyester resins to reduce weight and shrinkage

2 products

Glass

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

5 products

Wax

Create seals and prototypes, lubricate tools, and polish equipment

3 products

Rubber

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

101 products

Pigments and Dyes

Add color to liquids, mixtures, and materials

11 products

Wood

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

12 products

Fabricating and Machining

Abrasive Blasting Media

Use in abrasive blasters to remove paint and rust or add texture to surfaces

211 products

Tumbling Media

Use in tumblers to polish, finish, deburr, clean, or round the edges of metal parts

175 products

Fastening and Joining

Adhesive Spacing Beads

Add to structural and instant-bond adhesives to keep them from oozing out during clamping

1 product

Magnets

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

6 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Bore Gauges

Insert into a hole and expand the contacts to measure diameter

2 products