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100,000 psi to 199,999 psi

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37,890 Products

Raw Materials

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

Aluminum

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

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Brass

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

Tungsten

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

Bronze

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

Garolite

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

Foam

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

Copper

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

Glass

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

Rubber

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

Nickel

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

Fiberglass

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

Carbon Fiber

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

Titanium

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

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

Wood

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

Aramid

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

Ceramic

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

Felt

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

Wax

Create seals and prototypes, lubricate tools, and polish equipment

Fabric

Use to cover, clean, and insulate objects

Cobalt

Resists impact and rapid temperature changes—all with material certificates for traceability

Graphite

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

Lead

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

Zinc

Draws corrosion away from nearby metal; an alternative to lead for sound barriers and vibration dampers

Mica

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

Tin

Soft and malleable for forming gaskets and filters; also mixes with other metals to make solder

Carbon

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

Leather

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

Hard Fiber

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

Platinum

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

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

Fastening and Joining

Shim Stock

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

Shims

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

Washers

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

Fluid Handling

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

Perforated Sheets

Perforated Sheets

Filter, sort, separate, and strain liquid or dry material

Filter Fabric

Fit into irregular shapes and take contaminants out of liquid

Sintered Filters

Sintered Filters

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

Building and Machinery Hardware

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

Fasten through equally spaced holes to build and adjust guards, tables, and racks

Protective Film and Tape

Protective Film and Tape

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

Temporary Floor Protectors

Temporary Floor Protectors

Protect floors from stains, dirt, and wear during painting and remodeling work

Power Transmission

Brake and Clutch Friction Lining

Brake and Clutch Friction Lining

Replace the lining in brakes and clutches; also known as friction material

Communication

Tags

Hang throughout facilities to convey information

Index Cards

Record information on small cards

Fabricating and Machining

Lathe Tool Blanks

Lathe Tool Blanks

Machine custom lathe tool bits

3D Printer Build Surfaces

3D Printer Build Surfaces

Stick on top of printer beds for more accurate parts than those made on bare beds

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Insulation Sheets

Insulation Sheets

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

Pipe Insulation

Pipe Insulation

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

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Circuit Boards

Create your own circuit board designs by adding components

Thermal Interface Pads

Thermal Interface Pads

Soft and flexible, so they conform to rough surfaces and fill gaps between two surfaces

Material Handling

Corrugated Sheets

Corrugated Sheets

Slide between pallets and stacked items to protect them from damage or reinforce the bottom of boxes

Foam Wrap

Cushion items with less bulk than bubble wrap to protect them while shipping and storing

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

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