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For Maximum Screw Size

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May Be Mildly Magnetic

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22,941 Products

Fastening and Joining

Shims

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

Shim Stock

Cut into custom shapes to align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery

Washers

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

Lock Washers

Resist vibration to prevent fasteners from loosening

Leveling Washers

Leveling Washers

Curved or tapered to compensate for uneven mounting surfaces

Sealing Washers

Sealing Washers

Prevent fluids from leaking around fasteners

Cross-Bracing Washers

Cross-Bracing Washers

Connect cross-bracing rods or cables to structural beams; also known as hillside washers

Finishing Washers

Finishing Washers

Screw heads sit flush to prevent snagging and to create a neat, finished appearance

Spacers

Unthreaded to create space between two surfaces or objects, often to align them

Standoffs

Separate, position, or connect components in assemblies

Thread Adapters

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

Unthreaded Inserts

Unthreaded Inserts

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

Fastener Assortments

Fastener Assortments

Keep a variety of common screws, nuts, and washers on hand

Fabricating and Machining

Drill Bushings

Fit in holes to guide drill bits and other cutting tools for precise and repeatable holes and cuts

Die Bushings

Guide pins and punches in molds and stamping dies or reduce friction between ejector pins and plates

Broach Shims

Slide between a keyway broach and bushing to control the keyway's depth when cutting more than once

Clamp Holding Washers

Clamp Holding Washers

Replace worn washers on open-arm toggle clamps to keep holding screws in place

Power Transmission

Bearing Lock Washers

Bearing Lock Washers

Lock bearing nuts in place to prevent loosening due to vibration

Electrical

Electrical-Terminal Washers

Electrical-Terminal Washers

Prevent wires from slipping out from under screw heads to keep electrical connections intact

Electrical Enclosure Fasteners

Electrical Enclosure Fasteners

Mount components to your enclosure without worrying about leaks

Building and Machinery Hardware

Padlock Shims

Slide between the shackle and body to open padlocks that are damaged or missing keys

Communication

Tag Washers

Bolt onto surfaces to mount tag rings and ties

Material Handling

Tie-Down Washers

Tie-Down Washers

Angled sides align and hold tie-down straps

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