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15,747 Products

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Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

6,758 products

Foam

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

1,667 products

Fabric

Use to cover, clean, and insulate objects

133 products

Rubber

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

257 products

Felt

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

45 products

Fiberglass

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

210 products

Garolite

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

1,361 products

Carbon Fiber

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

134 products

Wood

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

20 products

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

5 products

Hard Fiber

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

62 products

Aluminum

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

24 products

Graphite

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

46 products

Carbon

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

18 products

Sealing

Gasket Tape

Stick in place around doors, enclosures, and vents to create a leak-resistant seal

56 products

Gasket Material

Cut custom shapes and sizes to fill gaps between flat surfaces

299 products

Edge Seals

Block dust, water, and wind from entering the gaps around doors and windows

40 products

Rope Seals

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

95 products

Thread Sealants

Create a seal between threaded connections to prevent loosening from vibration

60 products

Backer Rods

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

35 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Edge Trim

Install on panels, boards, signs, and mirrors to protect edges from impact

175 products

Wear Plates

Often used on conveyors to reduce friction where parts bump into equipment to extend service life

12 products

Surface Guards

Protect walls and other flat surfaces from impact

77 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

43 products

Protective Film

Temporarily adhere to surfaces to protect them from scratches, nicks, and dirt

24 products

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

11 products

Tubing Guards

Safeguard pipe, tubing, and other round equipment from impact

2 products

Door Strips

Hang from mounting plates to create strip doors, or replace worn strips in an existing door

233 products

Strip Doors

Keep hot or cold air in and dust and debris out while allowing people to move through doorways

168 products

Hand Grips

Cover handles so they're more comfortable and secure to hold

1 product

Door Drip Guards

Divert rain and snow away from door openings

3 products

Window Film

Apply to windows for privacy, insulation, less glare, and a lower chance of shattering

39 products

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

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

14 products

Fastening and Joining

Tape

Bind, seal, and mark surfaces

1,752 products

Shim Stock

Cut into custom shapes to align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery

194 products

Shims

Align and space components on shafts, or level machinery, cabinets, and doors

9 products

Hook and Loop

Press interlocking pieces together to join materials

499 products

Snap-Together Fasteners

Mate the mushroom-shaped heads to join materials together with more holding power than hook and loop

54 products

Magnet-Receptive Sheets

Cut with scissors to form custom nonmetallic, nonmagnetic surfaces that magnets will stick to

1 product

Material Handling

Webbing

Create straps for holding cargo in place

166 products

Hook and Loop Straps

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

233 products

Strapping

Secure pallet loads, crates, and packages for transit

77 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Pipe Insulation

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

37 products

Pipe Insulation Jacketing

Guard pipe insulation from impact, moisture, and corrosion

123 products

Thermal Insulation Sheets

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

129 products

Heat Barriers

Protect equipment and surfaces from damage caused by nearby heat sources

12 products

Safety Equipment

Vibration-Damping Sheets

Stick to duct, housings, and other vibrating equipment to reduce noise

10 products

Acoustic Insulation

Absorb sound to quiet noisy areas and machines

53 products

Sound Barrier Sheets

Block and reflect noise to keep it from reaching other parts of your facility

14 products

Hard Hat Liners

Layer under your hard hat for extra warmth

1 product

Curtains

Pull shut to protect against dust, weld spatter, heat, and splashing liquid

32 products

Communication

Labels

Stick onto items to identify or convey information about them

7 products

Tamper-Evident Seals

Secure hasps, latches, and other connections to visibly indicate tampering

4 products

Signs

Everything from accident prevention to traffic control to exit signs

8 products

Marking Tape

Stick to floors and pavement to outline equipment, make parking spaces, and identify safety zones

22 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Feeler Gauges

Check gaps and alignment between machine parts and other surfaces

41 products

Electrical

Outlet Strips

Plug in multiple devices to power them from a single outlet

24 products

Cable Ramps

Protect cable and cords in areas with pedestrian and equipment traffic

18 products

Battery Chargers

Charge everything from large-cell to cordless tool to household batteries

2 products

Fabricating and Machining

Prototyping Foam

Carve, mill, or sand into lightweight parts for testing

27 products

Fluid Handling

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

92 products

Sintered Filters

Tiny holes let particles such as air, gas, and vapor pass through while trapping contaminants

3 products

Wraparound Heaters

Wrap around drums, pails, and other containers to indirectly warm their contents

30 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Fence Screens

Attach to a fence to obscure the view

3 products