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ANSI/BHMA A156.3 Grade 1

NACE MR0175/ISO 15156

NACSS Compliant

NEC Article 410.116(A) Type IC

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10,000 psi to 19,999 psi

20,000 psi to 99,999 psi

100,000 psi to 199,999 psi

200,000 psi or greater

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DFARS Specialty Metals

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Finish

Aluminum Bronze Coated

Aluminum Coated

Aluminum Titanium Chromium Nitride (AlTiCrN) Coated

Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN) Coated

Chromate Conversion Coated

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Filler Material

44,922 Products

Raw Materials

Steel

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

7,358 products

Stainless Steel

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

4,760 products

Aluminum

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

5,422 products

Copper

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

874 products

Brass

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

882 products

Bronze

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

862 products

Tungsten

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

265 products

Titanium

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

191 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

81 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

32 products

Zinc

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

3 products

Molybdenum

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

22 products

Rubber

Compresses and bounces back to shape; often used for sealing, cushioning, and shock absorbing

124 products

Platinum

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

4 products

Tin

Soft and malleable for forming gaskets and filters; also mixes with other metals to make solder

10 products

Niobium

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

10 products

Power Transmission

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion

1,318 products

Rotary Shafts

Pair with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion

1,762 products

Linear Shaft Supports

Support linear 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

815 products

Dowel Pins

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

3,350 products

Dowel Pin Stock

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

53 products

Machine Keys

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

1,014 products

Magnets

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

201 products

Ratchet Wrenches

Adjust fasteners in tight spaces without removing and repositioning the wrench

217 products

Wrench Handles

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

49 products

Ratchet Wrench/Screwdrivers

Switch between sockets and bits to turn a variety of fasteners with a single tool

1 product

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

8 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

1,994 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

122 products

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

11 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

214 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

408 products

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

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

41 products

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

2 products

Push Bars

Open doors with a push; often found on emergency exits

99 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

5 products

Wear Plates

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

4 products

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Suspend drop ceiling grids from the ceiling above

1 product

Ceiling Tile Clips

Secure ceiling tiles or connect ceiling tile frame components

3 products

Ceiling Grids

Support ceiling tiles in drop ceilings

16 products

Door Frames

Install in walls to support single and double doors

2 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

Pry Lever Bars

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

4 products

Pallet Busters

Disassemble pallets and skids for recycling

1 product

Wedges

Level material, split mated parts, and align machinery

9 products

Lathe Tool Inserts

Pair with lathes to add cuts and grooves to workpieces

1,812 products

Lathe Tools

Shape workpieces as they rotate on a lathe

863 products

Lathe Tool Blanks

Machine custom lathe tool bits

48 products

Lathe Tool Insert Holders

Secure inserts within lathes to add cuts and grooves to workpieces

427 products

Lathe Tool Insert Holder Replacement Parts

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

34 products

Lathe Tool Holders

Secure tools to lathe posts

25 products

Lathe Tool Blocks

Mount lathe tool holders to posts and turrets

7 products

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

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

Buffing and Polishing Compounds

Apply to your buffing wheel to improve its buildup removal

36 products

Buffing Kits

Everything you need to remove scratches and surface imperfections with a buffer or polisher

1 product

Polishing Stones

Create a finer, more polished finish on tools, molds, and dies than sanding sticks

6 products

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

10 products

Scrapers

Remove paint, wallpaper, adhesives, waxes, gaskets, and weld spatter

2 products

Sharpening Stones

Sharpen a variety of tools such as knives, chisels, and plane blades

10 products

Sine Bars

Measure, mark, and inspect exact angles on dies and other precision parts

2 products

Drill Chuck Wedges

Release taper-mount drill chucks from arbors and spindles

3 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

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

14 products

Static Control Brushes

Mount on conveyor lines, brushing material as it passes, to remove static charge

14 products

Static Control Tinsel

Suspend above conveyors to remove static from products with minimal contact

23 products

Distribution Bars

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

24 products

Cable Tray Hanging Bars

Rest trays on strut channel that is suspended from the ceiling or the run above

4 products

Lighting

Ceiling and Wall Lights

Mount to ceilings or walls to light up large spaces

114 products

Machine Lights

Shine light on machinery or into sights to view interior work processes

35 products

Workstation Lights

Mount above your workspace to brighten your work and add light where ceiling lights can't reach

18 products

Enclosure Lights

Brighten enclosures and small spaces such as closets and drawers

11 products

Door Drip Guard Lights

Light up your doorway while diverting rain and snow away from it

2 products

Material Handling

Lifting Beams

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

82 products

Winches

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

6 products

Drum Upenders

Lift heavy drums from horizontal to upright without straining your back

1 product

Steps

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

42 products

Scaffold Clamps

Construct scaffolding and secure supports, such as railings

2 products

E-Tracks

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

12 products

E-Track Beams

Snap into place between two E-Tracks to brace loads or add new levels, maximizing vertical space

2 products

E-Track Straps

Add to E-Tracks to keep cargo from shifting inside vans and trailers; also known as logistic straps

16 products

Cargo Bars

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

10 products

Railway Track Aligners

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

1 product

Robot Pedestal Adapter Kits

Attach to square pedestals to support accessories or build a custom cable management system

1 product

Magnetic Conveyor Belt Plates

Keep ferrous objects in place as they move along your conveyor belt

33 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

6 products

Safety Equipment

Handrails

Grab while using stairs to reduce risk of falls

13 products

Clearance Bars

Hang overhead to call attention to low-clearance areas, entrances, or exits

18 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Digging Bars

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

1 product

Rebar

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

9 products

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

2 products

Grab Bars

Steady and support people with limited mobility in bathrooms

36 products

Towel Bars

Hang damp towels to air-dry

4 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

6,405 products

Magnetic Filters

Pull metal and other magnetic contaminants out of lines

66 products

Magnetic Filter Rods

Replace individual rods in an existing filter or create a new one

14 products

Mixer Shafts

Replace the shaft on mixers

44 products

Spray Nozzle Bars

Attach nozzles to build your own spray system

15 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Lathe Alignment Bars

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

1 product

Machine Vision Lights

Illuminate an object so your machine vision camera can capture detailed images for inspection

19 products

Coordinate Measuring Machine Fixture Plate Mounting Rails

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

4 products

Stroboscopes

Shine a bright flashing light at moving belts and pulleys to measure speed and detect wear

3 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

File Cabinet Locking Bars

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

21 products

Cabinet Locking Bars

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

5 products

Magnetic Tool Holders

Hold and organize metal tools such as knives

22 products

Communication

Indicator Lights

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

6 products

Bulletin Boards

Pin up messages and announcements

10 products