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30,563 Products

Raw Materials

Tungsten

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

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

Carbon Fiber

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

Bronze

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

Ceramic

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

Platinum

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

Aramid

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

Molybdenum

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

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

Fluid Handling

Tube End Caps

Cover the ends of tube to keep out dirt and debris

Pipeline Fluid Blockers

Pipeline Fluid Blockers

Temporarily block the flow between pipe flanges as you work downstream; also known as paddle blinds

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

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

Communication

Message Plates

Fasten to doors, walls, and plate holders to identify locations and objects

Tags

Hang throughout facilities to convey information

Label Printer Tape

Label Printer Tape

Replace the label tape in label printers

Labels

Stick onto items to identify or convey information about them

Legend Plates

Mark switches and lights on control panels for easy identification

Pipe Markers

Identify pipe contents and flow in a range of environments

Wire Markers

Label individual wires in circuits, junction boxes, and other complex wiring systems

Signs

Everything from accident prevention to traffic control to exit signs

Fabricating and Machining

Lathe Tool Blanks

Lathe Tool Blanks

Machine custom lathe tool bits

Core Pins

Add to molds and pour in plastic to form holes in finished parts

Ejector Pins

Push finished parts out of molds

Ejector Sleeves

Ejector Sleeves

Use with mold pins to form holes, bosses, and other features in parts

Ejector Blades

Flat end pushes thin-walled parts out of molds better than ejector pins

Punch Pins

Use with press dies to punch 1/8" and larger holes; modify to fit your application

Dovetail Blanks

Dovetail Blanks

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

Drill Chuck Arbors

Drill Chuck Arbors

Attach drill chucks to machine spindles

Electrical

Outlet Box Covers

Outlet Box Covers

Enclose wiring for outlets and switches or block off unused components

Wall Plates

Cover switches and outlets for a finished look or to close them off when not in use

Circuit Breaker Box Filler Plates

Circuit Breaker Box Filler Plates

Conceal live electrical components in circuit breaker boxes to prevent injury and damage

Building and Machinery Hardware

Keys

Replace or cut new keys for padlocks, enclosures, cabinet doors, and locksets

Key Racks

Store and quickly identify keys with color-coded and labeled tags

Door Hole Covers

Door Hole Covers

Eliminate gaps around handles and deadbolts, or conceal holes after removing handles

Hinges

Mount to doors, windows, and panels so they can swing open and closed

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

Secure fittings in the U-shaped channel to route conduit and pipe or build other structures

Fastening and Joining

Washers

Nearly every size and shape imaginable, from flat washers to clipped to curved

Dowel Pin Stock

Dowel Pin Stock

Cut to the length you need for positioning and holding parts in place

Threaded Inserts

Threaded Inserts

Create new threads or repair stripped threads

Easy to tighten and loosen by hand for making frequent adjustments

Power Transmission

Rod Ends

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

Gear Stock

Machine your own gears to an exact face width and shaft diameter

Timing Belt Pulley Stock

Timing Belt Pulley Stock

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

Material Handling

Cable Ties

Bundle and secure cable, wire, and hose; also known as zip ties

Hook and Loop Straps

Hook and Loop Straps

Flexible and adjustable to secure bundles that are delicate and often increase or decrease in size

Pick-and-Place Gripper Fingers

Pick-and-Place Gripper Fingers

Connect to grippers to grasp and move items in pick-and-place applications

Eye Nuts

Pair with bolts or threaded rod to lift and hang components

Eyebolts

Route rope through the loop or attach hooks and shackles for lifting

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Plates

Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Plates

Add a finishing touch around protruding pipes; also known as escutcheons

Safety Equipment

Cover Plates for Fire Sprinkler Heads

Cover Plates for Fire Sprinkler Heads

Replace the cover on your fire sprinkler head for a clean look; also known as escutcheons

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