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40,261 Products

Raw Materials

Steel

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

3,454 products

Stainless Steel

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

1,302 products

Aluminum

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

993 products

Brass

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

334 products

Copper

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

186 products

Bronze

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

454 products

Tungsten

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

203 products

Titanium

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

60 products

Nickel

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

84 products

Lead

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

1 product

Zinc

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

22 products

Molybdenum

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

22 products

Niobium

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

4 products

Power Transmission

Lead Screws and Nuts

Components travel along a screw with broad, square threads to clamp and lift heavy loads

1,663 products

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings to reduce friction in manual and automated systems

1,351 products

Rotary Shafts

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

1,798 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

Rod Ends

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

1,581 products

Rod End Seals

Keep dirt out and lubrication in to extend the life of rod ends

16 products

Rod End Nuts

Attach to rods, pipe, and tubing to make pivot and hinge points

8 products

Rod End Inserts

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

29 products

Swivel Joints

Handle shaft misalignment where ball joint rod ends won’t fit; also known as spherical bearings

125 products

Ball Screws and Nuts

Provide smooth travel where high speeds, accurate positioning, and repeatable movement are required

200 products

Spur Gear Stock

Machine your own gears to an exact face width and shaft diameter

18 products

Ball Screw/Splines and Bearings

Transmit rotary power, move loads along the shaft, or do both at once

3 products

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

57 products

Lead and Ball Screw End Supports

Brace and secure the ends of lead screws and ball screws

16 products

Timing Belt Pulley Stock

Machine your own timing belt pulleys to fit an exact width and shaft diameter

17 products

Roller Screws and Nuts

Create more points of contact to handle much higher loads than ball screws and nuts of the same size

8 products

Shaft Adapters

Increase or reduce your shaft's diameter to fit equipment, or replace damaged shaft ends

8 products

Hydraulic Cylinder Mounts

Restrain cylinders and secure loads to the end of the rod

4 products

Sleeve Splines

Pair with sleeve spline bearings to transmit rotary power or move loads along the shaft

9 products

Fastening and Joining

Threaded Rods

Anchor, connect, or hang components in a wide variety of applications

5,195 products

Dowel Pins

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

3,404 products

Dowel Pin Stock

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

53 products

Coupling Nuts

Connect and extend threaded rods

606 products

Single-End Studs

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

184 products

Standoffs

Threaded to separate or connect parts as well as position components in assemblies

4,258 products

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

1,173 products

Studs

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

673 products

TIG Welding Rods

Add extra metal while TIG welding to help flatten welds and hold workpieces together

298 products

TIG Welding Rod Feeders

Advance TIG rods for controlled welds

1 product

Tungsten Electrodes

Heat in TIG torches to create welds

80 products

Stick Electrodes

Flux coated for stability and speed when welding most metals

103 products

Spot Welding Electrodes

Press onto the tips of spot welders to change the size and shape of the weld

20 products

Gas Welding Rods

Melt in extra metal while gas welding to help workpieces hold together

7 products

Brazing Alloys

Form stronger bonds between metal parts than solder without melting the base material

142 products

Magnets

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

737 products

Threaded Stud and Rod Drivers

Hold and tighten threaded studs and rods

14 products

Fluid Handling

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

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

6,407 products

Corrosion-Inhibiting Rods and Pads

Protect tanks, water heaters, and heat exchangers from rust; also known as sacrificial anodes

29 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

Strainers

Install next to valves and pumps to catch debris in your line

4 products

Mixer Shafts

Replace the shaft on mixers

44 products

Float Rods

Connect valve bodies and floats to build or repair a float valve

18 products

Fabricating and Machining

Setup Studs

Secure setup clamps and fixtures to your machine table or assemble heavy machines

608 products

Retrievers

Grab and pull objects out of hard-to-reach spots

64 products

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small magnetic objects

37 products

Clamps

Hold workpieces securely in place

17 products

Picks

Hold, separate, and position small parts such as wire and springs

2 products

Magnetic Chip Collectors

Attract steel chips to remove them from machinery, clothing, and the floor

3 products

Lathe Tool Blanks

Machine custom lathe tool bits

50 products

Threaded Rod Cutters

Cut rods and bolts while leaving their threads intact

3 products

Material Handling

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rods

Secure guides and other attachments to conveyors

141 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

54 products

Conveyor Belt Pulleys

Replace pulleys on conveyor belts or build new conveyor belts

232 products

Puller Hooks

Pull crates, bales, and other objects or lift off covers

11 products

Threaded Rod Mounts

Hang threaded rod from ceilings, walls, beams, and joists

26 products

Threaded Rod Anchors

Install directly into a flat surface for more holding power than threaded rod mounts

39 products

Threaded Rod Hanger Beams

Mount across roof joists to hang threaded rod and route pipe and duct in areas with no anchor point

6 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Multipoint Latch Conversion Kits

Turn your single-point lock or latch into a system that fastens doors at multiple points

12 products

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Suspend drop ceiling grids from the ceiling above

1 product

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

23 products

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

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

34 products

Prop Rods

Prop hood, trunk, and other lids open at a variety of angles

1 product

Electrical

Grounding Rods

Link an electrical system to a ground

12 products

Grounding Clamps

Attach grounding wire to equipment to ground electrical current

12 products

Lightning Rods

Attract lightning strikes to safely redirect them from the tops of buildings to the ground

17 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Variance Indicator Extension Rods

Lengthen the reach of your variance indicator

19 products

Variance Indicator Holders

Position and hold variance indicators in place for accurate readings

46 products

Variance Indicator Holder Bases

Thread a post into the hole to mount variance indicators

18 products

Inspection Mirrors

Reach around corners and obstructions to inspect hard-to-see areas

5 products

Inspection Cameras

Reach into tight and hard-to-access spots and stream the inspection on your phone or tablet

2 products

Leveling Rods

Use with sight levels to estimate the distance between you and a given object

2 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Shower Curtain Rod Flanges

Secure shower curtain rods to walls

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

Toilet Tank Replacement Parts

Replace parts such as flappers, fill valves, and floats in your toilet tank

3 products

Faucet Shut-Off Rods

Nudge the rod to turn water on and release to turn off without touching handles

2 products

Cleaning Rods

Pair with a wipe to clean inside small or narrow openings

5 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Garment Rods

Support clothes hangers

2 products

Shelf Brackets

Mount and support shelves

1 product

Curtain Hooks

Hang curtains from rods

6 products

Lighting

Lamp Pipe

Connect lamp components and conceal wires when building or repairing lamps

18 products

Safety Equipment

Electrical-Insulating Rescue Hooks

Pull injured workers away from electrical hazards without shocking yourself

3 products

Sealing

Rod Seals

Maintain pressure inside cylinders and prevent fluid leaks

11 products

Rod Wipers

Scrape dirt off rods to keep the inside of cylinders clean

17 products