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Black/Fluorescent Yellow

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Corrosion-Resistant Coated

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1A995

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7,022 Products

Safety Equipment

Machine Guards

Surround equipment to prevent injury to workers and damage to machines

80 products

Chip Guards

Deflect flying chips while machining to protect people and equipment

34 products

Guardrails

Protect pedestrian walkways from vehicles

92 products

Safety Rails

Protect people on platforms, loading docks, and elevated walkways

68 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

23 products

Bollard Gates

Slide over bollards to control access to parking lots and dock doors

8 products

Roof Hatch Railings

Attach handrails to a roof hatch

1 product

Retractable Gates

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

20 products

Safety Gates

Swing closed behind you for easy entrance and exit

38 products

Fold-Up Railings

Create a temporary barrier around hazards such as open manholes

1 product

Retractable Belt Barriers

Stretch belts between walls, racks, posts, and cones to restrict access to areas

38 products

Retractable Belt Receptacles

Create an end point for retractable belts with posts or wall receptacles

9 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

Handrails

Grab while using stairs to reduce risk of falls

6 products

Smoke Detector Guards

Protect smoke detectors from damage and tampering

1 product

Fire Sprinkler Head Guards

Protect fire sprinkler heads from damage and tampering

8 products

Toe Guards

Slip over shoes or boots to shield feet and toes from impact

16 products

Umbrellas

Compact, in-ground, vehicle-mount, and welding umbrellas

8 products

Footwear

Cover and protect feet from impact, chemicals, heat, and cold

14 products

Spiked Shoe Covers

Prevent damage to the finish of self-leveling coatings before they harden

2 products

Gloves

Shield your hands from cuts, heat, cold, chemical splashes, and electrical and welding sparks

1 product

Aprons

Protect your torso from dirt, chemical splashes, and electrical and welding spark

1 product

Face Shields

Protect your face from dirt, chemical splashes, and electrical and welding sparks

9 products

Hard Hats

Protect your head from falling objects

1 product

Waders

Stay dry when you're in deep water, mud, and sludge

6 products

Ice Cleats

Slip over shoes for traction on icy surfaces

8 products

Protective Screens

Set up to protect against dust, weld spatter, heat, and splashing liquid

76 products

Curtain Partitions

Section off work spaces, locker rooms, and restricted areas

21 products

Glove Boxes

An enclosed box keeps air and moisture out when handling hazardous material

3 products

Floor Drain Plugs

Prevent oil and other spills from going down your floor drain

3 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Surface Guards

Protect walls and other flat surfaces from impact

19 products

Rack Guards

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

6 products

Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect equipment and surfaces from dents and scuffs

1,003 products

Crane Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect your crane—and surrounding walls and beams—when it comes to a stop

20 products

Door Stops

Keep doors from slamming into and damaging walls

7 products

Wear Plates

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

4 products

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

492 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

50 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

82 products

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

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

743 products

Press-Fit Framing and Fittings

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

11 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

5 products

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

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

21 products

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

78 products

Insect Screening

Keep bugs out without blocking airflow

4 products

Roll-Up Doors

Roll up and down to secure dock doorways and large openings

17 products

Lockouts

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

78 products

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

96 products

Positioning Arms

Mount and position tools and other small equipment

6 products

Panel Hanging Brackets

Mount and remove panels

2 products

Teach Pendant Holders

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

4 products

Weatherstripping

Seal gaps around doors, windows, and frames

3 products

Door Handle and Knob Guards

Prevent unauthorized entry by blocking access to the knob

1 product

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

Protective Caps

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

52 products

Protective Plugs

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

103 products

Door Wedges

Simply slide under doors to keep them open

2 products

Protective Feet

Add to furniture and light equipment to protect floors from scratches and wear

24 products

Door Holders

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

11 products

Vibration-Damping Mounts

Attach to machinery to reduce vibration and noise and extend service life

7 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

5 products

Communication

Sign Guards

Protect backlit exit signs from damage

1 product

Signs

Everything from accident prevention to traffic control to exit signs

6 products

Audible Alarm Guards

Protect alarm bells from damage

1 product

Labels

Stick onto items to identify or convey information about them

2 products

Material Handling

Conveyor Brushes

Position items on conveyor belts and wipe off debris

86 products

Conveyor Stops

Control product flow and let items accumulate

8 products

Conveyor Guides

Direct and position items on conveyors while keeping them from falling off

3 products

Conveyor Guide Mounts

Control the position of guide rails

1 product

Conveyor Guide Cross Blocks

Join conveyor guide mounting rods at different angles

2 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

7 products

Ladders

Wall-mount, rolling platform, and step ladders

20 products

Ladder Cages

Enclose tall ladders to protect workers as they climb

16 products

Ladder Feet

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

3 products

Scaffolds

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

5 products

Scaffold Guardrails

Add a barrier around your scaffold platform to prevent falls

3 products

Scaffold Clamps

Construct scaffolding and secure supports, such as railings

2 products

Dock Door Shelters

Wrap around trailers where they meet dock doors to shield out the elements better than seals

1 product

Edge Protectors

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

2 products

Box Clips

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

2 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

133 products

Wire Partitions

Create secure storage and work rooms that you can see into

75 products

Partition Panels

Separate people and workspaces with moveable walls

6 products

Stacking Caps and Targets

Turn the ends of posts into stackable shelving and rack systems

6 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Electrical Enclosures

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

828 products

Outlet Boxes

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

128 products

Cable Trays and Fittings

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

81 products

Potting Boxes

Fill with potting compound to protect electronic assemblies from dust, moisture, and vibration

5 products

Outlet Box Covers

Enclose wiring for outlets and switches or block off unused components

43 products

Raceway

Route and guard wiring along surfaces in your facility

54 products

Outlet Box Extenders

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

46 products

Console Enclosures

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

9 products

Cord Grips

Securely connect cords to enclosures while sealing out dirt and moisture

67 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

13 products

Cable and Hose Carriers

Route, protect, and guide moving cable

8 products

Electronics Racks

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

9 products

Electronics Cabinets

Store and organize servers, computers, and automation controls

15 products

Tablet Enclosures

Protect tablets and displays from dust and washdowns

5 products

HMI Covers

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

22 products

Single-Board Computer Enclosures

Protect your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other board from dust and impact

6 products

Battery Holders

Create an electrical connection between batteries and contacts to power equipment

42 products

Terminal Blocks

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

43 products

Power Transmission

Chain and Belt Guards

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

11 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Chain Link Fencing

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

45 products

Fencing

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

59 products

Fence Posts

Secure and hold up fencing

10 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

Tarps

Shield equipment from weather, flames, chemicals, and more

17 products

Mirrors

View your reflection or deflect beams from safety barrier switches for a perimeter around machinery

10 products

Leak Drainage Tarps

Protect work areas and equipment from overhead leaks

30 products

Faucet Hole Covers

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

1 product

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

2 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Fan Guards

Shield fans to prevent injury to workers and damage to electronic components

33 products

Fans

Blow and direct air to keep spaces and equipment cool and ventilated

26 products

Exhaust Fan Guards

Protect exhaust fans from debris

15 products

Thermostat Guards

Restrict access to thermostats and protect them from damage

5 products

Fluid Handling

Magnetic Filters

Pull metal and other magnetic contaminants out of lines

8 products

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

811 products

Perforated Sheets

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

57 products

Heating Enclosures

Keep drums and palletized items from freezing at your jobsite

1 product

Pressure Gauges

Measure pressure in pumps, filters, regulators, and process lines

17 products

Expansion Plugs

Seal pipe and tubing lines when checking for leaks

129 products

Hose and Hose Fittings

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

66 products

Bore Sealing Plugs

Permanently seal unthreaded holes in pneumatic and hydraulic components

39 products

Lighting

Light Switch Sensor Guards

Protect light switch sensors from damage and vandalism

5 products

Light Guards

Shield light bulbs to prevent them from breaking

11 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Clock Guards

Protect clocks from damage

3 products

Fabricating and Machining

Fixture Plate Plugs

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

3 products

Fastening and Joining

Spring Plungers

Apply accurate, consistent pressure for positioning, indexing, and ejecting parts

1 product

Rivet Tools

Install and remove blind, solid, hollow, and other types of rivets

6 products

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

Standoff Caps

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

23 products