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ANSI/MSS SP-58 Type 23

NACE MR0175/ISO 15156

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OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.701

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10,000 psi to 19,999 psi

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47,640 Products

Raw Materials

Steel

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

7,896 products

Aluminum

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

5,605 products

Stainless Steel

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

5,788 products

Brass

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

909 products

Copper

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

986 products

Bronze

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

874 products

Titanium

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

215 products

Tungsten

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

322 products

Nickel

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

340 products

Lead

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

115 products

Gold

Form into electronic components that won't corrode—all with material certificates for traceability

4 products

Molybdenum

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

57 products

Zinc

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

41 products

Niobium

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

14 products

Platinum

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

22 products

Tantalum

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

23 products

Cobalt

Resists impact and rapid temperature changes—all with material certificates for traceability

8 products

Gallium

Transfers heat and electricity as a safe alternative to mercury in thermometers and thermostats

2 products

Tin

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

10 products

Additives and Fillers

Mix into coatings, resins, polymers, and metal to boost strength, conductivity, and lubricity

10 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing Rails

Attach fittings along the continuous slots to build virtually anything

287 products

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

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

1,536 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

90 products

Weld-Together Framing Rails

Permanently join with connectors to assemble heavy duty racks, shelving, and work tables

35 products

Weld-Together Framing Connectors

Create permanent joints between weld-together rails to build heavy duty racks, shelving, and tables

6 products

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

11 products

Press-Fit Framing Rails

Set up temporary partitions, guards, and displays using only a hammer

43 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

408 products

Flush-Fit Framing and Fittings

Create smooth stair and platform railings by sliding fittings into rails and tightening the screws

11 products

Clamp-On Framing Rails

Build assembly stations, conveyors, and racks that can be modified without dismantling them

25 products

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

2 products

Edge Trim

Install on panels, boards, signs, and mirrors to protect edges from impact

134 products

Wear Plates

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

3 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

46 products

Door Kick Plates

Protect door bases from foot traffic and equipment; also known as armor and mop plates

50 products

Door Edge Plates

Reinforce door edges to guard them against damage from foot traffic and equipment

18 products

Surface Guards

Protect walls and other flat surfaces from impact

8 products

Fabricating and Machining

Drill Bushings

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

4,046 products

Die Bushings

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

102 products

Slotted Bushings

Pair with a standard bushing to prevent alignment pins from binding in your fixture

34 products

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

19 products

Babbitt Paste

Apply to bearing housings before casting to prevent separation

1 product

Casting Compounds

Mix and pour into molds to capture intricate detail when casting parts, linings, and prototypes

7 products

Dovetail Blanks

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

5 products

3D Printer Powders

Create metal or plastic parts from powder bed fusion (PBF) printing systems

5 products

Fluid Handling

Perforated Sheets

Filter, sort, separate, and strain liquid or dry material

216 products

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

4,197 products

Tubing

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

1,625 products

Thermocouple Cords

Extend the reach of thermocouple probes

16 products

Fastening and Joining

Shims

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

3,867 products

Shim Stock

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

1,066 products

Machine Key Stock

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

815 products

Washers

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

66 products

MIG Welding Wire

Use with MIG welders to fuse metals together

182 products

Power Transmission

Linear Shafts

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

1,318 products

Linear Shaft Supports

Support linear shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

164 products

Rotary Shafts

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

1,762 products

Ball Screw/Splines and Bearings

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

3 products

Gear Box Shafts

Convert output drives from female to male

10 products

Sleeve Splines and Bearings

Combine sleeve splines and bearings to create linear and rotary motion systems

21 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Power Cable

Deliver power to motors, pumps, appliances, computers, and more

309 products

Control Cable

Send signals to control machinery and automated systems

589 products

Lead Wire

Your go-to wire for everything from electrical panels to plant equipment; also known as hook-up wire

320 products

Vehicle Cable

Make multiple connections in low-voltage vehicle wiring systems

12 products

Ribbon Cable

Ultra flexible to connect components inside electronics

6 products

Magnet Wire

Wind into coils for high-speed winding applications, such as motors, transformers, and relays

26 products

Ethernet Cable

Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches

20 products

Building Cable

With designations such as NM and UF, building cable brings power to wall outlets and outlet boxes

31 products

Coaxial Cable

Transmit audio, data, and video signals

8 products

Fieldbus Cable

Connect devices in Fieldbus communication networks

1 product

Battery Wire

Transmit power from batteries in vehicles, generators, and appliances

27 products

Pendant Cable

Supply power from an overhead source

8 products

Building Wire

With designations such as THHN or THWN, building wire brings power to wall outlets and outlet boxes

42 products

USB Cords

Transfer data between computers, printers, and mobile devices

10 products

Servo Cable

Connect servocontrollers and servomotors in automated equipment and on assembly lines

8 products

Fiber-Optic Cable

Transmit signals between data centers and workstations in fiber-optic networks

12 products

Outdoor Lighting Cable

Power low-voltage lighting equipment, such as landscape lighting

3 products

Vehicle Wire

Make connections in low-voltage vehicle wiring systems

112 products

Speaker Cable

Hook up speakers, intercoms, and other low-current devices to a building's wiring

4 products

CAN-Bus Cable

Connect devices in CAN-Bus communication networks

6 products

Thermostat Cable

Hook up thermostats, air-conditioning units, and other low-voltage equipment

12 products

Thermocouple Wire

Connect thermocouples to switches, controllers, recorders, and thermometers

64 products

DeviceNet Cable

Connect devices in DeviceNet communication networks

4 products

Security Cable

Connect low-current security and intercom systems

53 products

Profinet Cable

Connect devices in Profinet communication networks

2 products

Profibus Cable

Connect devices in Profibus communication networks

3 products

Circuit Board Cords

Short lengths of terminated wire make temporary connections on circuit boards

24 products

VFD Motor Cable

Connect variable-frequency drive motors to equipment

13 products

Submersible Pump Cable

Supply power to submersible pumps in water or oil wells

2 products

Power Cords

Connect equipment and devices to a power source

2 products

Telephone Cable

Connect telephones and telephone blocks to a wall jack

6 products

RTD Wire

Connect RTD sensors to measurement and control devices

6 products

Modbus Cable

Connect devices in Modbus communication networks

2 products

Fire Alarm Cable

Protected by flame-resistant insulation for critical circuits in fire alarm systems

6 products

Irrigation Cable

Supply low-voltage power in sprinkler systems

8 products

Welding Cable

Resist abrasion while carrying current for welding

28 products

Wrap Wire

Wrap around a circuit board post terminal without the need for soldering

11 products

Grounding Straps

Flat shape creates more surface area contact than grounding wire

22 products

Grounding Wire

Ground current in electrical systems

38 products

Circuit Board Cable

Flat and flexible, connect circuit boards inside electronic devices

20 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

2 products

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

4 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

253 products

Material Handling

Box Edge Protectors

Guard box edges and corners from strapping gouges and bumps during shipping

2 products