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3,331 Products

Power Transmission

Carriages and Guide Rails

Carry loads along guide rails on accurate and repeatable paths in automated systems

175 products

Linear Bearings

Minimize friction as parts move along a shaft

456 products

Linear Bearing Housings

Hold linear ball or sleeve bearings by sliding them in and securing with retaining rings

22 products

Air Slides

Convey grippers, printing heads, and other loads back and forth on a carriage

485 products

Electric Slides

Move parts with precision in electronics, robotics, and other automated processes

61 products

Electric Actuators

Push and pull loads with more precise positioning than air and hydraulic cylinders

40 products

Positioning Slides

A lead screw drives the carriage for accurate positioning in laboratory and production equipment

80 products

Roller Chain Alignment Tools

Align sprockets and roller chain during installation and adjustment

1 product

Drive Rollers

Transmit power from motors to systems like conveyors; also known as contact wheels and feed rollers

153 products

Linear Shaft Supports

Support linear shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

123 products

Material Handling

Routing Clamps

Secure routed lines of pipe, tubing, and conduit

27 products

Loop Clamps

Hold pipe snug against the mounting surface to prevent movement that may cause breakage

92 products

Pipe Supports

Brace pipe, tube, and conduit that needs to be routed between studs or elevated off the floor

4 products

Railing Clamps

Clamp onto metal tubes to hang lighting fixtures, threaded rod, and equipment

15 products

U-Bolts

Anchor heavy pipe, tube, and conduit; stronger than routing clamps and hangers

20 products

U-Bolt Plates

Reinforce mounted U-bolts for a more secure hold

10 products

Routing J-Hooks

Hang, adjust, and remove bundles of cable through the wide opening more easily than with routing rings

6 products

Conveyor Guides

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

18 products

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rods

Secure guides and other attachments to conveyors

26 products

Conveyor Brackets

Mount guide clamps, sensors, drip pans, and other attachments to conveyor frames

9 products

Conveyors

Roller, skate wheel, ball transfer, belt, and vacuum conveyors

2 products

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

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

61 products

Conveyor Guide Cross Blocks

Join conveyor guide mounting rods at different angles

9 products

Conveyor Lane Dividers

Keep conveyors organized by separating items into distinct lanes

3 products

Rope Guides

Route and protect rope

2 products

Pulleys

Mount or suspend to guide wire rope for lifting and pulling loads

13 products

Cable and Hose Trolleys

Move cable and hose along wire rope, channel, or beams; also known as festoon trolleys

1 product

Fabricating and Machining

Spring Stops

Push back against workpieces to hold them in place against stops and rails

21 products

Drill Bushing Lock Rings

Secure drill bushings in holes

30 products

Fixture Tables

Add clamps, brackets, and other components to build fixtures for welding and assembly

17 products

Spring Locating Pins

Apply side force to workpieces to clamp them in place

44 products

Grid Fixture Plates

Use threaded and unthreaded holes to position workpieces for precise and repeatable machining

2 products

Fixture Clamps

Secure your workpiece to a fixture table so it won't move during machining

4 products

Fixture Squares

Build different fixtures on multiple sides of the same block

6 products

Saw Guides

Clamp onto your workpiece to make straight cuts with circular saws, jigsaws, and routers

4 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Drawer Slides

Smoothly guide drawers in and out of cabinets

25 products

Door Tracks and Fittings

Hang panels to slide over openings when there’s not space for a swinging door

57 products

Grommets

Protect wire, cable, and cords from holes with sharp or rough edges

64 products

T-Slotted Framing Drill Jigs

Guide bits to drill straight, accurate holes in T-slotted rails

11 products

Fluid Handling

Hose Drainers

No need to bend over and shake out fluid from your hose—let gravity do the work

1 product

Measuring and Inspecting

Squareness Gauges

Check frames and machined parts to see if they are leaning or uneven

3 products

Height Gauges

Measure an object's height and mark workpieces for machining

2 products

Angle Indicators

Align pipe and other equipment by measuring angle, level, or tilt

7 products

Thread Size Identifiers

Confirm your fastener's thread size, pitch, or threads per inch

3 products

Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures

Raise workpieces and position them on a fixture plate

72 products

Contour Markers

Draw precise lines on pipe and structural steel to guide cuts

2 products

Center Punch/Angle Indicators

Find the center of pipe and other parts and determine setup angles on milling machines and grinders

5 products

Levels

Ensure surfaces are completely horizontal or vertical

9 products

Pipe Flange Aligners

Line up flange holes so they bolt securely and connections won’t leak

2 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Cable and Hose Carriers

Route, protect, and guide moving cable

8 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

35 products

Weatherheads

Bring power into buildings and protect the entry point from rain and snow

10 products

Conduit and Fittings

Protect wiring from impact and the environment in runs indoors, outdoors, and underground

132 products

Cable Ramps

Protect cable and cords in areas with pedestrian and equipment traffic

13 products

Cable Trays and Fittings

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

27 products

Fastening and Joining

Spring Plungers

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

24 products

Dowel Pins

Align parts before assembly or use as a pivot, shaft, or hinge to join moving components

26 products

Quick-Release Pins

Fasten or remove components on equipment with a spring-loaded retaining ball

666 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Hose Reels

Store hose neatly to remove tripping hazards and reduce wear

9 products