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4,598 Products

Safety Equipment

Machine Guards

Surround equipment to prevent injury to workers and damage to machines

72 products

Guardrails

Protect pedestrian walkways from vehicles

83 products

Safety Rails

Protect people on platforms, loading docks, and elevated walkways

45 products

Mezzanine Gates

Protect workers from falls when transferring pallets to elevated work areas

1 product

Bollards

Anchor to the ground or floor to block vehicle access

27 products

Roof Hatch Railings

Attach handrails to a roof hatch

1 product

Safety Gates

Swing closed behind you for easy entrance and exit

33 products

Fold-Up Railings

Create a temporary barrier around hazards such as open manholes

1 product

Retractable Gates

Prevent access to an area and then collapse for easy transport and storage

12 products

Handrails

Grab while using stairs to reduce risk of falls

4 products

Retractable Belt Ends

Replace belt ends in retractable belt barriers

1 product

Barricades

Panel, rail, cone-mount, barrel, and water-fill barricades

2 products

Barrier Tape Dispensers

Hold and dispense barrier tape

1 product

Smoke Detector Guards

Protect smoke detectors from damage and tampering

1 product

Fire Sprinkler Head Guards

Protect fire sprinkler heads from damage and tampering

2 products

Glove Boxes and Bags

Safely handle hazardous or sensitive materials in an enclosed space

1 product

Communication

Sign Guards

Protect backlit exit signs from damage

1 product

Audible Alarm Guards

Protect alarm bells from damage

1 product

Labels

Stick onto items to identify or convey information about them

2 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

Two-piece fittings let you modify assembly stations, conveyors, and racks without dismantling them

45 products

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

The most versatile system, attach fittings along the continuous slots to build virtually anything

484 products

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

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

459 products

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

Permanently join rails and fittings to assemble heavy duty racks, shelving, and work tables

20 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

Insert rails into fittings and tighten screws to make guards, railings, and racks

5 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

81 products

Press-Fit Framing and Fittings

Set up temporary partitions, guards, and displays using only a hammer

11 products

Rack Guards

Prevent damage to rack posts caused by bumps from vehicles and equipment

6 products

Door Stops

Keep doors from slamming into and damaging walls

1 product

Door-Track Guards

Protect overhead-door track and dock doors from forklifts and other vehicles

4 products

Bellows

Prevent dust and debris from damaging moving parts

8 products

Security Gates

Barricade areas without sacrificing visibility and airflow

77 products

Insect Screening

Keep bugs out without blocking airflow

4 products

Door Wedges

Simply slide under doors to keep them open

2 products

Door Chains

Keep free-swinging doors from opening too far and prevent damage to hinges, doors, and walls

7 products

Door Barricades

Stop intruders from opening doors in your facility during emergency lockdowns

1 product

Door Holders

Mount to doors, walls, or floors to keep doors open

11 products

Protective Caps

Protect just about anything, including pipe, flanges, screws, and posts

22 products

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

96 products

Protective Plugs

Insert into holes in pipe, containers, panels, and parts to keep out debris

103 products

Panel Hanging Brackets

Mount and remove panels

2 products

Lockouts

Ensure that machines stay turned off to prevent accidents during maintenance work

54 products

Door Handle and Knob Guards

Prevent unauthorized entry by blocking access to the knob

1 product

Positioning Arms

Mount and position tools, small electronics, and displays

5 products

Door Latch Guards

Cover the gap between your door and frame to prevent the latch from being pried open

8 products

Floor Plates

Add permanent slip resistance to floors, ramps, stairs, and docks

22 products

Door Locking Bars

Mount across doorways to protect against forced entry

3 products

Power Transmission

Chain and Belt Drive Guards

Hold chains and belts in place while shielding your drive from interference

11 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

134 products

Wire Partitions

Create secure storage and work rooms that you can see into

75 products

Stacking Caps and Targets

Turn the ends of posts into stackable shelving and rack systems

6 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Chain Link Fencing

Everything you need to build or repair a chain link fence, from posts to gates

51 products

Fencing

Metal chicken wire, plastic fencing, fabric erosion-control fencing, and wood drift fencing

59 products

Fence Posts

Secure and hold up fencing

7 products

Barbed Wire

Deter people from entering a fenced-off area

2 products

Catch Basin Scoops

Remove leaves, sludge, and trash from basins and sewers

1 product

Faucet Hole Covers

Close off unused faucet holes intended for soap dispensers and side sprayers

1 product

Electrical

Electrical Enclosures

House and protect power supplies, control panels, and other electrical equipment

673 products

Cable Trays and Cable Tray Fittings

Organize and route bundles of cable while keeping them accessible anywhere along the run

82 products

HMI Covers

Access HMI devices and other controls mounted to an enclosure while keeping out liquids and dust

22 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

13 products

Cable and Hose Carriers

Route, protect, and guide moving cable

6 products

Electronics Cabinets

Store and organize servers, computers, and automation controls

15 products

Cord Grips

Securely connect cords to enclosures while sealing out dirt and moisture

57 products

Outlet Boxes

House electrical components such as on-off switches, receptacles, and dimmer knobs

86 products

Outlet Box Extenders

Add depth to an outlet box when there’s not enough space for components

42 products

Electronics Racks

Mount servers, automation controls, and computers in less space than electronics cabinets

9 products

Outlet Box Covers

Enclose wiring for outlets and switches or block off unused components

43 products

Raceway and Raceway Fittings

Route and guard wiring along indoor surfaces

54 products

Console Enclosures

Build out interfaces with buttons, gauges, and other components to monitor and control machinery

3 products

Light Switch Sensor Guards

Protect light switch sensors from damage and vandalism

5 products

Fluid Handling

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

785 products

Perforated Sheets

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

57 products

Hose and Hose Fittings

Flexible and stronger than tubing; often used to convey liquids and gases under pressure

12 products

Fabricating and Machining

Fixture Plate Plugs

Keep chips and shavings from clogging or damaging unused holes on fixture plates in milling machines

1 product

Measuring and Inspecting

Clock Guards

Protect clocks from damage

3 products

Material Handling

Conveyor Stops

Control product flow and let items accumulate

8 products

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rods

Secure guides and other attachments to conveyors

2 products

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Position guides or sensors to the exact spot needed for your conveyor

1 product

Ladders

Wall-mount, rolling platform, and step ladders

20 products

Ladder Feet

Replace ladder feet or add a nonslip surface to the legs of rolling ladders

3 products

Ladder Cages

Enclose tall ladders to protect workers as they climb

6 products

Scaffolds

Take on elevated projects that most work platforms aren’t tall and large enough to reach

2 products

Beam Clamps

Secure lines of pipe and duct, overhead equipment, and lighting fixtures to beam flanges

6 products

Routing Clamps

Secure routed lines of pipe, tubing, and conduit

210 products

Edge Protectors

Guard box edges and corners from strapping gouges and bumps during shipping

2 products

Teach Pendant Mounts

Store teach pendants conveniently near robots but out of harm’s way

4 products

Box Clips

Keep cardboard box flaps folded down and out of the way while packing

2 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Exhaust Fan Guards

Protect exhaust fans from debris

15 products

Thermostat Guards

Restrict access to thermostats and protect them from damage

4 products

Lighting

Light Guards

Shield light bulbs to prevent them from breaking

3 products

Fastening and Joining

Weld Nuts

Weld to metal surfaces to add permanent threads

9 products

Press-Fit Nuts

Push into drilled or punched holes to add threads to thin panels

2 products

Retaining Rings

Hold components on a shaft

9 products

Standoff Caps

Create a finished look on standoffs and protect them from dirt and debris

1 product