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31,458 Products

Fastening and Joining

Threaded Inserts

Create new threads or repair stripped threads

3,062 products

Press-Fit Nuts

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

457 products

Rivet Nuts

Add threads to thin panels with access from only one side; also known as blind inserts

488 products

Screw-Mount Nuts

Mount with screws, rivets, and nails to add threads to a surface

28 products

Weld Nuts

Weld to metal surfaces to add permanent threads

589 products

Adhesive-Mount Nuts

Attach threads to material that’s too thin for a threaded insert

166 products

Snap-In Nuts

Push into square holes in thin materials to add bolts for aligning off-center parts

99 products

Tube-Connecting Nuts

Push inside tubes to join them with a threaded stud instead of welding

21 products

Rivet-Mount Nuts

Add threads in hard-to-reach areas and materials that are too thin to be tapped

41 products

Dowel Nuts

Form joints in blind holes in wood

11 products

Unthreaded Inserts

Reinforce, align, and adjust joints as you tighten a fastener

69 products

Quick-Release Pin Receptacles

Secure quick-release pins when you don’t have a through hole

35 products

Quick-Release Pin Retaining Caps

Hold quick-release pins in holes that are oversized or out of round

23 products

Studs

Press, weld, or screw in place to add a threaded fastening point

673 products

Joint Clamps for Wood

Make secure joints between boards, butcher blocks, and countertops

3 products

Dowel Screws

Screw into holes to join two pieces of wood

13 products

Anchors

Secure anything from signs to heavy machinery in concrete, brick, and drywall

970 products

Socket Nuts

Install in recessed holes and tight spots where a wrench won’t fit; also known as Allen nuts

65 products

Binding Barrels

Create custom low-profile fasteners with binding barrel posts, caps, and screws

893 products

Single-End Studs

Use the unthreaded end as a pivot point, hinge, shaft, or locator pin

184 products

Washers

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

4,695 products

Standoff Caps

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

66 products

Retaining Rings

Hold components on a shaft

25 products

Shims

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

4,171 products

Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Install helical, key-locking, slotted-drive, and other threaded inserts

440 products

Threaded Insert Removal Tools

Turn counterclockwise to extract helical inserts

52 products

Press-Fit Nut Installation Tools

Everything you need to install press-fit nuts by hand

2 products

Screwdriver Bits

Pair with drivers to turn screws

991 products

Nut Pullers

Yank out a nut stuck inside a socket or other recess

1 product

Socket Inserts

Slip into sockets to keep fasteners from falling out

Anchor Installation Tools

Drive with a hammer to expand and secure anchors in place

20 products

Snap-In Nut Tools

Compress the legs of snap-in nuts so they're easy to install and remove

3 products

Fabricating and Machining

Lathe Tool Inserts

Pair with lathes to add cuts and grooves to workpieces

1,714 products

Lathe Tool Insert Holders

Secure inserts within lathes to add cuts and grooves to workpieces

330 products

Lathe Tools

Shape workpieces as they rotate on a lathe

779 products

Taps

Cut internal threads for fasteners, pipe, conduit, and more

164 products

End Mill Inserts

Replace the cutting edge on your end mill insert holder instead of the entire tool

50 products

End Mill Insert Holders

Pair with inserts to create end mills that have a replaceable cutting edge

57 products

Face Mill Inserts

Pair with face milling insert holders to create custom face mills

44 products

Face Mill Insert Holders

Pair with face milling inserts to create custom face mills

25 products

Face Mills

Flatten and smooth the surface of wide workpieces in high-speed, high-volume applications

169 products

T-Slot Nuts

Combine with setup studs or bolts to mount fixtures to machine tables

314 products

Fixture Plate Plugs

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

8 products

Fixture Clamps

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

356 products

Fixture Kits

Everything needed to mount workpieces of different sizes to your machine table

50 products

Drill Bit Inserts

Pair with compatible drill bit bodies to precisely drill multiple holes

36 products

Drill Bits

Create holes in metal, wood, plastic, concrete, and more

70 products

Knurls

Pair with a knurling tool to add patterns to workpieces for a better grip

121 products

Hand Knurling Tools

Without using a lathe, create grooved patterns on workpieces to improve their grip

1 product

Countersinks

Cut a cone-shaped opening in a hole to install flat-head screws and rivets flush with the surface

21 products

Counterbore Insert Holders

Pair with inserts to create flat-bottom holes

14 products

Panel Alignment Clamps

Align and hold sheet metal panels for drilling, riveting, and welding

14 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Protective Caps

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

1,045 products

Protective Plugs

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

1,010 products

Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect equipment and surfaces from dents and scuffs

1,335 products

Grommets

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

878 products

Surface Guards

Protect walls and other flat surfaces from impact

9 products

Leveling Mount Inserts

Slip onto equipment and furniture to add threaded-stud leveling feet

113 products

Leveling Mounts

Level machines and workbenches on uneven surfaces, reduce vibration, and protect floors

1,467 products

Vibration-Damping Mounts

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

980 products

Protective Feet

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

279 products

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

265 products

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

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

201 products

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

Make platforms, bases, and other structures that stand up to more movement than T-slotted framing

3 products

Material Handling

Caster Sockets

Mount on the inside corners of channel and other framing to attach stem casters

19 products

Hitch Inserts

Fit into hitch receivers and secure with a hitch pin to create a connection for towing

32 products

Hitch Receivers

Use with hitch inserts and pins to create a complete hitch for towing

2 products

Hitch Balls

Mount to hitch inserts and use with hitch receivers and couplers to tow trailers

9 products

Hitch Pins

Secure hitch inserts to hitch receivers for towing

12 products

Hitch Kits

Everything you need to attach a hitch to your vehicle’s receiver

2 products

Kingpins

Bolt or weld to a semi-trailer to connect it to your tractor

6 products

Forklift Hitch Receivers

Secure to forklift forks and slide in a hitch to adapt a forklift for towing

1 product

Jacks

Lift, hold, push, and position heavy objects

2 products

Protective Shipping Box Inserts

Fit snugly around glass bottles to absorb shock better than bubble wrap and air pillows

3 products

Shipping Box Liners

Line cardboard boxes to keep the items inside at a consistent temperature

13 products

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rod Caps

Cover the ends of conveyor guide mounting rods for a finished look

7 products

Conveyor T-Slot Bolts

Drop into the T-slot to mount components

12 products

Fluid Handling

Tube and Tube Fittings

Typically more flexible than pipe for carrying liquids and gases in short runs around equipment

93 products

Hose and Hose Fittings

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

267 products

Bore Sealing Plugs

Permanently seal unthreaded holes in pneumatic and hydraulic components

69 products

Power Transmission

Rod End Inserts

Attach to rod ends to increase the amount of misalignment they can handle

29 products

Rod Ends

Use with connecting rods to support loads and control steering, tensioning, or pivoting motion

6 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Pail Liners

Protect pails from harsh contents and then dispose for quick cleanup

13 products

Drum Liners

Protect drums from contents and then dispose for quick cleanup

29 products

Tank Liners

Protect tanks from harsh contents and then dispose for quick cleanup

15 products

Stacking Caps and Targets

Turn the ends of posts into stackable shelving and rack systems

6 products

Electrical

Data Port Plugs

Keep dust, debris, and moisture out of unused computer ports

3 products

Data Port Locks

Block USB or Ethernet ports from unauthorized use

9 products

Outlet Strips

Plug in multiple devices to power them from a single outlet

1 product

DIN Rail Caps

Guard the edges of DIN rail from damage and create a finished look

2 products

Capacitor Boots

Shield capacitors and wire connections to extend their service life and reduce accidental shocks

3 products

Electronics Rack Equipment Installation Supports

Create temporary ledges to support heavy equipment as you mount it to a rack

4 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Air Conditioner Service Valve Caps

Seal off AC service valves to prevent refrigerant from leaking out

2 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Faucet Hole Covers

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

2 products

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

4 products

Safety Equipment

Bump Cap Inserts

Tuck inside a baseball cap to protect your head from bumps and scrapes

4 products

Insoles

Slip into shoes to add padding or puncture protection

9 products

Body Warmers

Place inside gloves, slip into shoes, or stick to clothing to stay warm

4 products

Fire Stops

Prevent fire and smoke from passing through holes in fire-resistant walls and floors

18 products

Communication

Tamper-Evident Seals

Secure hasps, latches, and other connections to visibly indicate tampering

2 products