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Ceramic/Garnet Abrasive

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Electrically Insulating

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REACH

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U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Qualifying

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Thermal Conductivity @ Temperature

2.08 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 68° F

159 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 68° F

171 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 68° F

208 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 68° F

832 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 68° F

3.72 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 73° F

4.5 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 212° F

7.98 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 212° F

9.2 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 212° F

10.16 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 212° F

10.23 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 212° F

15 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 212° F

20.81 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 212° F

194.5 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 212° F

319 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 212° F

2.08 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 500° F

138 BTU⋅in/(hr⋅ft²⋅°F) @ 20° C

1.265 W/(m⋅°C) @ 20° C

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Hardness

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Fabrication

Density

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2,755 Products

Raw Materials

Ceramic

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

695 products

Resin Fillers

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

1 product

Mica

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

135 products

Additives and Fillers

Mix into coatings, resins, polymers, and metal to boost strength, conductivity, and lubricity

11 products

Foam

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

10 products

Fastening and Joining

Insulating Washers

Isolate screws from electrical current and prevent corrosion from mating different metals

25 products

Washers

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

29 products

Spacers

Unthreaded to create space between two surfaces or objects, often to align them

18 products

Standoffs

Separate, position, or connect components in assemblies

39 products

Hex Head Screws

Used with nuts to create a stronger joint than flat and rounded screws

17 products

Hex Nuts

Handle most general fastening needs

10 products

Magnets

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

382 products

Weld-Backing Tape

Stick to the back of welding seams to contain spatter and prevent gases from weakening the weld

7 products

Screwdrivers

Tighten and loosen screws

5 products

Fabricating and Machining

Firebrick Repair Coatings

Renew heat resistance and performance of worn firebrick

1 product

Firebricks

Insulate furnaces to minimize heat loss while adding flame resistance

16 products

Casting Compounds

Mix and pour into molds to capture intricate detail when casting parts, linings, and prototypes

9 products

Wire-Gripping Pliers

Pull, bend, and cut wire; also known as lineman's pliers

1 product

Magnetic Workholding Plates

Keep metal workpieces firmly in place for grinding, drilling, and electrical discharge machining

58 products

Tweezers

Grasp small objects that are too small to pick up by hand

16 products

Tumbling Media

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

147 products

Scrapers

Remove paint, wallpaper, adhesives, waxes, gaskets, and weld spatter

1 product

Precision Knives

Make exact cuts in paper, plastic, fabric, and other materials

4 products

Utility Knives

Make quick, shallow cuts; often used to open boxes and packages

8 products

Scissors

Cut through a wide range of materials from paper and plastic to carpet and Kevlar

4 products

Sanding Belts

Pair with sanders and sanding sticks to smooth the surfaces of workpieces and remove paint and rust

402 products

Sanding Sheets, Rolls, and Pads

Use by hand or add to sanders, sanding blocks, and other tools to create a smooth finish on surfaces

62 products

Deflashing Tools

Remove flash from plastic parts after additive manufacturing or injection molding

11 products

Abrasive Blasting Media

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

53 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Mugs

Carry coffee, tea, and other drinks with you

1 product

Kitchen Knives

Boning, paring, butcher, bread, and chef's knives

3 products

Urinals

Wall-mount urinals with a back or bottom outlet

7 products

Sinks

Freestanding, wall-mount, countertop, and floor sinks

4 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Insulation Sheets

Line the walls of furnaces, freezers, ductwork, and buildings to keep heat in or out

89 products

Pipe Insulation

Fit around pipe, tubing, and tanks to reduce heat loss or condensation

53 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Terminal Blocks

Create tidy rows of wire connections that you can identify, test, and adjust on the spot

21 products

Thermocouple Wire

Connect thermocouples to switches, controllers, recorders, and thermometers

3 products

Electrically Insulating Adhesives

Secure hardware on circuit boards while insulating current

12 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

13 products

Ferrite Cores

Create magnetic hold by wrapping with magnet wire and energizing; use as inductors and transformers

6 products

Circuit Board Capacitors

Store electrical energy then release it all at once to briefly boost power to circuit boards

27 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Crucibles

Mix and melt powders, chemicals, and metals

47 products

Funnels

Channel liquids and dry materials for easy pouring into small openings

2 products

Fluid Handling

Heating Elements

Turn electrical current into heat

171 products

Mortars

Hold substances so you can grind them with a pestle

5 products

Pestles

Pair with a mortar to grind substances into a fine paste or powder

2 products

Magnetic Filters

Pull metal and other magnetic contaminants out of lines

28 products

Magnetic Filter Rods

Replace individual rods in an existing filter or create a new one

4 products

Thermocouple Connectors

Join thermocouple probes and wire to thermometers and control panels

9 products

Thermocouples

Measure and transmit liquid, gas, and surface temperature

18 products

Sealing

Rope Seals

Insulate the edges of oven, furnace, and boiler doors to keep heat in

17 products

Gasket Material

Cut custom shapes and sizes to fill gaps between flat surfaces

2 products

Safety Equipment

Wrist Supports

Limit wrist movement to prevent strain

1 product

Lighting

Light Sockets

Install or replace sockets in fixtures for standard household, tubular, compact, or miniature bulbs

5 products

Material Handling

Conveyor Belt Pulleys

Replace pulleys on conveyor belts or build new conveyor belts

4 products

Communication

Reflectors

Mark roads and sign posts so they're easier to see in low-light conditions

2 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Floor Mats

Set down in work areas to provide traction and comfort, trap dirt, absorb moisture, and drain water

5 products