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Lead-Base Coppered Babbitt

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Filler Material

39,929 Products

Raw Materials

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable—all with material certificates for traceability

7,152 products

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments—all with material certificates for traceability

3,857 products

Aluminum

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

4,570 products

Copper

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

900 products

Brass

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

858 products

Bronze

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

664 products

Tungsten

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

248 products

Titanium

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

98 products

Nickel

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

179 products

Lead

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

3 products

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

22 products

Zinc

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

3 products

Platinum

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

4 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

3 products

Niobium

Conductive and corrosion resistant even at extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

10 products

Tantalum

Conductive with a higher melting point than most metals—all with material certificates for traceability

6 products

Power Transmission

Shafts

Transmit power, motion, and speed between machine components

3,139 products

Shaft Supports

Support linear motion shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

164 products

Connecting Rods

Use with rod ends and swivel joints to link components in push/pull assemblies

808 products

Fastening and Joining

Machine Key Stock

Cut a custom length to transfer torque from shafts to components such as gears and sprockets

818 products

Machine Keys

Transmit torque from rotating shafts to gears, sprockets, and other machine parts

1,014 products

Dowel Pin Stock

Cut to the length you need for positioning and holding parts in place

53 products

Dowel Pins

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

3,405 products

Set Screws

Exert pressure at the tip to hold parts in place, unlike screws that hold material together with threads

2 products

Magnets

Attract or repel metal objects to hang, secure, or position them

142 products

Ratchet Wrenches

Adjust fasteners in tight spaces without removing and repositioning the wrench

148 products

Wrench Handles

Generate extra torque to loosen stubborn fasteners; also known as breaker bars

44 products

Socket Drivers

Tighten and loosen sockets from above when there isn't room to swing a standard wrench

10 products

Speeder Handles

Crank the handle to fasten nuts and bolts quickly

4 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

1,785 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

121 products

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

11 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

407 products

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

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

40 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

211 products

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Suspend drop ceiling grids from the ceiling above

1 product

Ceiling Grids

Support ceiling tiles in drop ceilings

12 products

Ceiling Tile Clips

Secure ceiling tiles or connect ceiling tile frame components

3 products

Push Bar Retainers

Hold down push bars so traffic can pass freely through doorways

2 products

Push Bars

Open doors with a push; often found on emergency exits

1 product

Cabinet Locking Bars

Block multiple cabinet drawers at once so they can't be opened

26 products

Push-to-Close Latches

Automatically hold doors shut when you push them closed

9 products

Door Locking Bars

Mount across doorways to protect against forced entry

3 products

Door Frames

Install in walls to support single and double doors

2 products

Wear Plates

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

4 products

Fabricating and Machining

Pry Bars

Slide under heavy objects to pry, lift, and position them

97 products

Tire Irons

Establish leverage to change pneumatic vehicle tires

7 products

Wedges

Level material, split mated parts, and align machinery

7 products

Pry Lever Bars

Lift large loads onto a dolly; also known as Johnson bars

1 product

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

19 products

Lathe Tools

Shape workpieces as they rotate on a lathe

726 products

Lathe Tool Blanks

Machine custom lathe tool bits

50 products

Lathe Tool Inserts

Pair with lathes to add cuts and grooves to workpieces

566 products

Lathe Tool Insert Holders

Secure inserts within lathes to add cuts and grooves to workpieces

224 products

Lathe Tool Insert Holder Replacement Parts

Replace clamps, screws, shims, and other parts in lathe tool insert holders

25 products

Lathe Tool Blocks

Mount lathe tool holders to posts and turrets

5 products

Lathe Tool Holders

Secure tools to lathe posts

19 products

Dovetail Blanks

Machine a blank workpiece with precut dovetails and locating slots for easy setup

5 products

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small magnetic objects

37 products

Electrical

Grounding Blocks

In cabinets and other tight spaces, ground multiple wires at one convenient spot

8 products

Grounding Bars

Create a convenient central grounding point by connecting multiple ground wires

13 products

Distribution Bars

Route electricity within switchboards and battery banks; also known as bus bars

24 products

Safety Equipment

Handrails

Grab while using stairs to reduce risk of falls

11 products

Material Handling

Cargo Bars

Expand to brace large loads in vans, trucks, and trailers

8 products

E-Tracks

Add straps and other parts to keep cargo from moving inside vans and trucks; stronger than L-Tracks

12 products

Steps

Mount where you need them instead of dragging over a step stool every time

35 products

Railway Track Aligners

Push or pull rails to correct spacing after a derailment and when installing gauge tie rods

1 product

Winches

Wind up and let out rope, chain, and webbing for lifting and towing

4 products

Lifting Beams

Stabilize long or unbalanced loads when lifting them; also known as spreader beams

54 products

Conveyor Belt Pulleys

Replace pulleys on conveyor belts or build new conveyor belts

232 products

Tire Changers

Safely pry worn pneumatic tires from rims for replacement

2 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Digging Bars

Scoop dirt and rocks from holes and tamp down the soil around them

1 product

Grab Bars

Steady and support people with limited mobility in bathrooms

36 products

Towel Bars

Hang damp towels to air-dry

4 products

Rebar

Reinforces concrete to reduce the chance it will crack from expansion and contraction

9 products

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

2 products

Fluid Handling

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Generally thicker and more rigid than tubing for distributing liquids and gases through your facility

6,411 products

Mixer Shafts

Replace the shaft on mixers

44 products

Communication

Indicator Lights

Call attention to hazards and changes in status with flashing, strobe, and other lights

6 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Coordinate Measuring Machine Fixture Plate Mounting Rails

Bolt to your table to secure the dock for your quick-change system hub

4 products

Lathe Alignment Bars

Confirm that your lathe headstock and tailstock are aligned for accurate machining

1 product

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Magnetic Tool Holders

Hold and organize metal tools such as knives

22 products