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17,024 Products

Raw Materials

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

6,717 products

Foam

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

458 products

Garolite

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

1,364 products

Fiberglass

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

211 products

Carbon Fiber

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

137 products

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

6 products

Hard Fiber

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

62 products

Fabric

Use to cover, clean, and insulate objects

129 products

Felt

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

45 products

Rubber

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

314 products

Wood

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

20 products

Leather

Durable and long lasting; often used for belting, lacing, and sealing applications

6 products

Graphite

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

46 products

Aluminum

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

24 products

Ceramic

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

10 products

Carbon

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

18 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Edge Trim

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

169 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

51 products

Protective Film and Tape

Adhere to surfaces to keep them free of scratches, chemicals, moisture, and germs

83 products

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

11 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

21 products

Tubing Guards

Safeguard pipe, tubing, and other round equipment from impact

3 products

Door Strips

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

232 products

Strip Doors

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

168 products

Vibration-Damping Sheets and Tape

Stick to vibrating surfaces such as duct, between parts, or on floor joists to reduce noise

36 products

Sound Barrier Sheets

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

14 products

Weatherstripping

Seal gaps around doors, windows, and frames

71 products

Thresholds

Transition between flooring surfaces and reduce gaps between doors and floors

4 products

Door Drip Guards

Divert rain and snow away from door openings

3 products

Hand Grips

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

1 product

Window Film

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

41 products

Strut Channel Covers

Close off the channel to create a raceway for cable or add a finished look

13 products

Sealing

Gasket Material

Cut custom shapes and sizes to fill gaps between flat surfaces

313 products

Gasket Tape

Seal openings such as those around windows, enclosures, and pipe flanges to prevent leaks

60 products

Backer Rods

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

32 products

Sealants

Fill and seal gaps in metal, plastic, wood, and other materials

1 product

Thread Sealants

Create a seal between threaded connections to prevent loosening from vibration

65 products

Rope Seals

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

95 products

Material Handling

Low-Friction Tape

Create a slippery lining to keep parts moving or use as a release surface on heat sealers and molds

592 products

Conveyor Wear Strips

Reduce friction and abrasion on conveyor chain belts

30 products

Roller Grip Tape

The silicone facing adds traction to web and conveyor rollers

3 products

Webbing

Create straps for holding cargo in place

53 products

Straps for Winches and Ratchet Straps

Feed through a winch or ratchet strap to secure loads

102 products

Tow Straps

Pull stuck vehicles to safety or move equipment around your facility

40 products

Multi-Attachment Straps

Eyes are located along the length of the strap for additional attachment points

3 products

Hook and Loop Straps

Pull apart and secure again and again as the size of your bundle changes

262 products

Hook and Loop Strap Mounts

Add a hook and loop strap to secure a bundle

6 products

Strapping

Secure pallet loads, crates, and packages for transit

81 products

Heat-Shrink Wrap

Heat to seal packages or cure composite parts

6 products

Slings

Grip and lift loads with hoists and cranes; made of webbing, rope, or chain

2,552 products

Fastening and Joining

Mounting Tape

Mount everything from signs and panels to carpet and padding

312 products

Repair and Duct Tape

Permanently join or seal surfaces

102 products

Office Tape

Best for light duty mending and holding

12 products

Masking Tape

Temporarily join or protect surfaces

Connect the ends of paper and film rolls or conveyor belts

18 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

511 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

Mounting Adhesives

Mount objects with a range of adhesives, including glue-on-a-roll and glue shapes

58 products

Communication

Marking Tape

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

22 products

Labels

Stick onto items to identify or convey information about them

7 products

Label-Protecting Tape

Protect labels from moisture, oil, solvents, alkalies, and most acids

5 products

Signs

Everything from accident prevention to traffic control to exit signs

8 products

Bulletin Boards

Pin up messages and announcements

9 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Insulation Sheets

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

138 products

Heat Barriers

Protect equipment and surfaces from damage caused by nearby heat sources

20 products

Pipe Insulation

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

27 products

Pipe Insulation Jacketing

Guard pipe insulation from impact, moisture, and corrosion

4 products

HVAC Tape

Seal and patch insulation and duct

12 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Conductive Tape

Shield cables and electronic components from electromagnetic interference (EMI)

10 products

Outlet Strips

Plug in multiple devices to power them from a single outlet

17 products

Extension Cords

Extend the reach of power from an outlet

4 products

Outlet Strip Mounts

Snap in outlet strips for quick mounting on flat surfaces

2 products

Electrical Tape

Insulate wire and cable splices, wrap wire harnesses, and repair cable jacketing

59 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

6 products

Cable Ramps

Protect cable and cords in areas with pedestrian and equipment traffic

18 products

Electrical Insulating Adhesives

Secure hardware on circuit boards while insulating current

2 products

Battery Chargers

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

2 products

Safety Equipment

Hard Hat Liners

Layer under your hard hat for extra warmth

1 product

Protective Clothing Tape

Patch rips and seal gloves, boots, and respirators to clothing

1 product

Curtains

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

31 products

Sports Tape

Stick onto muscles and joints to support sprains and strains

1 product

First-Aid Tape

Wrap around cuts, burns, and sprains

3 products

Fluid Handling

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

91 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

Measuring and Inspecting

Feeler Gauges

Check gaps and alignment between machine parts and other surfaces

42 products

Lighting

Black-Out Paper and Tape

Block out stray and unwanted light

7 products

Light Filters

Change light color, reduce glare, or filter out light

3 products

Door Drip Guard Lights

Light up your doorway while diverting rain and snow away from it

2 products

Fabricating and Machining

Prototyping Foam

Carve, mill, or sand into lightweight parts for testing

27 products

Sanding Abrasive Dispensers

Organize your sanding rolls so they're ready to grab and go

2 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Removable Adhesive Strips

Hang lightweight objects without damaging the wall

9 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Fence Screens

Attach to a fence to obscure the view

3 products