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56,382 Products

Most Likely Products

Sanding Pads

Flex to compensate for uneven pressure as you sand to produce a consistent finish

104 products

Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect equipment and surfaces from dents and scuffs

1,785 products

Sanding Discs

Add to sanders, floor buffers, and other tools to smooth out workpieces and remove paint and rust

1,920 products

Rubber

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

6,066 products

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Fabricating and Machining

Sanding Pads

Flex to compensate for uneven pressure as you sand to produce a consistent finish

104 products

Sanding Sheets

Use by hand or add to sanders, sanding blocks, and other tools to create a smooth finish on surfaces

549 products

Sanding Sponges

The comfort and control of a sanding block but flexible enough for curves and corners

33 products

Sanding Rolls

Pull out the length you need and tear it off

342 products

Sanding Discs

Add to sanders, floor buffers, and other tools to smooth out workpieces and remove paint and rust

1,920 products

Backup Pads

Attach discs to power tools and reinforce the discs

119 products

Rotary Sanding Pads

Reach into pipes, tubes, corners, and slots to smooth their surfaces and remove paint and rust

53 products

Abrasive Wool

Clean and finish a variety of work surfaces

65 products

Sanding Blocks

For better control than powered sanders, sand surfaces manually

39 products

Rotary Sanding Pad Arbors

Connect rotary sanding pads to hand-held drills and die grinders

14 products

Sanding Disc Adapters

Swap between hook and loop and adhesive-backed sanding discs without also switching the sanding pad

4 products

Oscillating Tool Sanding Pads

Set up your oscillating tool to sand surfaces

10 products

Sanding Disc Cushioning Pads

Add between your sanding disc and backup pad for a finer finish

4 products

Sanding Sticks and Bricks

Deburr and smooth larger work surfaces and machine parts than polishing stones

3 products

Sanding Belts

Pair with sanders and sanding sticks to smooth the surfaces of workpieces and remove paint and rust

106 products

Retaining Nuts for Backup Pads

Thread onto your tool’s arbor to hold a sanding disc against the backup pad

3 products

Sander Cleaners

Extend the life of sanding belts, rolls, discs, and sheets by removing residue

7 products

Grippers

Clamp against uneven or irregularly shaped parts such as castings for a secure hold

107 products

Locating and Support Buttons

Secure and position workpieces and fixtures from the bottom or side

168 products

Locating and Support Pads

Position larger workpieces and fixtures than locating and support buttons; also known as rest pads

6 products

Locating Rails

Locate the side of a workpiece in your fixture without milling a permanent slot

8 products

Fixture Keys

Locate fixtures and vises on your machine table

39 products

Spring Stops

Push back against workpieces to hold them in place against stops and rails

34 products

Buffing and Polishing Pads

Remove imperfections and apply protective coatings on delicate surfaces

38 products

Buffing Kits

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

18 products

Polishing Stones

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

719 products

Buffing and Polishing Applicator Bonnets

Apply waxes and polishing compounds before buffing and polishing

1 product

Buffing and Polishing Wheels

Remove surface imperfections to achieve a precise, flat finish

164 products

Cleaners for Buffing and Polishing Bonnets and Pads

Remove buildup and fluff packed-down bonnets to extend their life

2 products

Polishing Bobs

Attach to a drill or grinder to polish small and hard-to-reach areas

225 products

Polishing Bonnets

Remove swirl marks and imperfections from a surface after buffing

7 products

Swivel Pads

Attach to the ends of screws, threaded studs, or C-clamps to apply even pressure on uneven surfaces

58 products

Clamp Holding Screws

Replace worn holding screws in clamps or customize with different sizes or styles

5 products

Bar Clamps

Secure large materials with adjustable arms for even pressure distribution

6 products

Vise Jaw Liners

Place over vise jaws to protect workpieces from marring

50 products

Deburring Pads

Sand down burs on large, flat surfaces and sharp edges; also known as unitized blocks

4 products

Lapping Film

Polish workpieces without the mess of pastes and slurries

180 products

Rotary Tool Buffing and Polishing Kits

Buff, polish, and clean with rotary tools

1 product

Cutting Mats

Place under material you're cutting or punching to protect work surfaces

33 products

Grinding Wheels

Add to grinders to remove material from work surfaces using abrasion

78 products

Conduit Benders

Bend conduit by hand, by foot, with heat, or with a hydraulic pump

1 product

Prototyping Foam

Carve, mill, or sand into lightweight parts for testing

27 products

Sharpening Stone Mats

Grip your stone and work surface to prevent slips while you sharpen

2 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect equipment and surfaces from dents and scuffs

1,785 products

Surface Guards

Protect walls and other flat surfaces from impact

131 products

Grommets

Protect wire, cable, and cords from holes with sharp or rough edges

943 products

Edge Trim

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

425 products

Door Silencers

Close doors quietly and keep them from rattling in their frames

3 products

Tubing Guards

Safeguard pipe, tubing, and other round equipment from impact

17 products

Protective Film and Tape

Adhere to surfaces to keep them free of scratches, chemicals, moisture, and germs

93 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

86 products

Wear Plates

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

19 products

Door Stops

Keep doors from slamming into and damaging walls

70 products

Panel Connecting Trim

Connect two panels while protecting the edges from damage

33 products

Door Kick Plates

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

50 products

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

12 products

Crane Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect your crane—and surrounding walls and beams—when it comes to a stop

20 products

Door Edge Plates

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

18 products

Light Pole Guards

Protect light poles and exposed concrete bases from vehicle impact

6 products

Vibration-Damping Pads

Place under machinery to reduce vibration and noise, extending service life and protecting floors

149 products

Leveling Mounts

Level machines and workbenches on uneven surfaces, reduce vibration, and protect floors

1,467 products

Protective Feet

Add to furniture and light equipment to protect floors from scratches and wear

279 products

Vibration-Damping Mounts

Attach to machinery to reduce vibration and noise and extend service life

992 products

Leveling Mount Inserts

Slip onto equipment and furniture to add threaded-stud leveling feet

113 products

Floor Mats

Set down in work areas to provide traction and comfort, trap dirt, absorb moisture, and drain water

749 products

Floor Mat Tape

Secure mats to the floor

3 products

Floor Mat Underlays

Lay beneath mats and rugs to prevent bunching, creeping, and sliding

5 products

Floor Plates

Add permanent slip resistance to floors, ramps, stairs, and docks

38 products

Shower Mats

Stay in place when wet thanks to suction cups on the bottom

1 product

Protective Plugs

Insert into holes in pipe, containers, panels, and parts to keep out debris

98 products

Protective Caps

Protect just about anything, including pipe, flanges, screws, and posts

23 products

Hand Grips

Cover handles so they're more comfortable and secure to hold

103 products

Door Handles

Choose between handles that lock and handles that don't

8 products

Keypad Door Controls

Enter a code to operate electromagnetic locks, electric door strikes, and other access controls

4 products

Door Holders

Mount to doors, walls, or floors to keep doors open

63 products

Door Bumpers

Protect large swinging doors from impact where carts and vehicles often push them open

4 products

Garage Door Opener Transmitters

Send signals to receivers to open and close automatic overhead door openers

2 products

Vibration-Damping Sheets and Tape

Stick to vibrating surfaces such as duct, between parts, or on floor joists to reduce noise

38 products

Deadbolt Locks

Require a key or combination to unlock from the outside

5 products

Push Bars

Open doors with a push; often found on emergency exits

99 products

Strut Channel Cable Tie Mounts

Attach cable, pipe, tubing, and other items to your strut channel

2 products

Raw Materials

Rubber

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

6,066 products

Foam

Pockets of air make it lighter in weight than rubber; good for packing, insulating, and sealing

2,672 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

6,717 products

Felt

Thicker and more absorbent than fabric for insulating, polishing, cushioning, and gasketing

905 products

Steel

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

3,775 products

Stainless Steel

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

3,320 products

Aluminum

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

3,578 products

Garolite

A strong, machinable alternative to metal and plastic widely used in circuit boards and gears

18 products

Fabric

Use to cover, clean, and insulate objects

12 products

Carbon Fiber

The strongest composite we offer; comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum but lighter in weight

135 products

Carbon

An electrical conductor that’s often used in electronics and sensors

19 products

Bronze

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

408 products

Safety Equipment

Sorbents

Soak up spills to stop them from spreading

40 products

Spill-Control Kits

Everything you need to clean up chemical, oil, and water spills

40 products

Spill-Control Berms

Form a barrier around leaks and spills to stop them from spreading

35 products

Drum Patches

Patch drum leaks to prevent their contents from spilling

2 products

Spill-Control Drain Covers

Block grates and manholes so liquid can't get in and odors can't get out

7 products

Antiseptics

Clean minor cuts, scrapes, and burns to reduce the risk of infection

5 products

First-Aid Gauze

Keep wounds dry and protected without sticking to them

8 products

Bandages

Cover wounds to keep them clean and protected

45 products

Hot and Cold Packs

Reduce swelling from injuries and soothe aching muscles

4 products

Hot Pads

Shield hands or surfaces from hot objects

2 products

Sweatbands

Absorb sweat from your head or arms

8 products

Knee Pads

Protect knees from impact or electrical arc flashes

23 products

Elbow Pads

Cushion elbows from bumps and scratches

1 product

Finger Cots

Guard fingers from heat and abrasion, or protect items from contamination

3 products

Palm Protectors

Cover your palms to minimize muscle fatigue or prevent blisters and cuts

5 products

Backhand Pads

Slip over gloves for additional protection against sparks and spatter

2 products

Hard Hat Cooling Pads

Soak in water to keep your head cool

5 products

Body Warmers

Place inside gloves, slip into shoes, or stick to clothing to stay warm

8 products

Insoles

Slip into shoes to add padding or puncture protection

12 products

Arm Pads

Prevent burns while welding

2 products

Gloves

Shield your hands from cuts, heat, cold, chemical splashes, and electrical and welding sparks

2 products

Personal Protection Packs

Keep a face mask, rubber gloves, a wipe, and hand sanitizer on hand

1 product

Heat-Resistant Blankets

Drape these blankets over machinery or hang them from walls to protect your workspace from sparks

35 products

Welding Pads

Cushion knees or brace elbows during long welding runs

1 product

Electrical Protection Blankets

Wrap around power lines and electrical equipment to shield workers from high voltage

6 products

ADA Warning Plates

Alert individuals with visual impairments to an upcoming intersection or an edge of a walkway

16 products

Fire Stops

Prevent fire and smoke from passing through holes in fire-resistant walls and floors

22 products

Fall-Arrest Harness Pads

Stay comfortable for long periods by preventing your harness from digging in and chafing

3 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Scouring Pads

Scrub heavy grease and grime away better than sponges

38 products

Microfiber Cloths

Polish and clean surfaces without scratches, streaks, or chemicals

1 product

Sponges

Mildew-resistant, super-absorbent, natural, eraser, and scouring sponges

20 products

Clean Room Wipes

Standard, sterile, super-absorbent, chemical-resistant, ultra-soft, and heavy duty clean room wipes

8 products

Wipes

Absorb liquids while cleaning surfaces

39 products

Swabs

Cotton, clean room, antistatic, sterile, and wet swabs

101 products

Paper Towels

Dry hands and wipe up spills

18 products

Chamois

Dry, polish, and clean without streaking or smearing

2 products

Respirator Cleaners

Remove dirt and sweat from respirators without damaging them

1 product

Scrub Brushes

Everyday scrub brushes, scrub brushes with a handle, and drill-operated scrub brushes

3 products

Floor Machine Pads

Use with a floor machine to scrub, buff, strip or polish floors

22 products

Floor Machine Pad Holders

Pair with floor machine pads to keep them attached; also called pad drivers

9 products

Cutting Boards

Cut food on a textured, nonslip surface that won't crack or absorb liquids

10 products

Paint Edgers

Spread paint evenly across flat surfaces, along edges, and into corners

6 products

Paint Mitts

Paint all sides of poles, railings, pipes, and fences at once

1 product

Foam Brushes

Lightweight and disposable for quick touch-ups with paint and coatings

5 products

Floor Finish Applicators

Evenly spread coatings, wax, varnish, and oil across floors

4 products

Multipurpose Cleaners

Remove dirt, grime, and stains from most surfaces, even in clean rooms and freezers

6 products

Air Conditioner Pan Cleaners

Keep the condensate pan in air conditioners clean and free of odors

3 products

Menstrual Hygiene Products

Stock menstrual hygiene product dispensers

1 product

Storm Drain Filters

Prevent leaves, sticks, and trash from washing down storm drains and grates

3 products

Sealing

Gasket Material

Cut custom shapes and sizes to fill gaps between flat surfaces

691 products

EMI/RFI Shielding Gaskets

Fit around enclosure doors or data connectors to prevent inaccurate signals and flickering displays

110 products

Pipe Gaskets

Form tight seals when connecting flanged pipe fittings

612 products

Made-to-Order Gaskets

Send your exact specifications to get gaskets that fit precisely between surfaces

16 products

Drain Gaskets

Create a watertight seal between your drain and fixture without the mess of plumber's putty

3 products

Edge Seals

Block dust, water, and wind from entering the gaps around doors and windows

529 products

O-Rings

Fit snugly into a groove between parts to create a leak-resistant seal

323 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Air Filter Media

Cut the size you need to create custom air filters

171 products

Insulation Sheets

Line the walls of furnaces, freezers, ductwork, and buildings to keep heat in or out

256 products

Pipe Insulation

Fit around pipe, tubing, and tanks to reduce heat loss or condensation

100 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Electrical Tape

Insulate wire and cable splices, wrap wire harnesses, and repair cable jacketing

5 products

Heat-Shrink Tubing

Apply heat to seal and insulate electrical wiring and connections

3 products

Battery-Terminal Washers

Stop battery acid fumes from corroding terminal posts

1 product

Capacitor Boots

Shield capacitors and wire connections to extend their service life and reduce accidental shocks

3 products

Thermal Interface Pads

Soft and flexible, so they conform to rough surfaces and fill gaps between two surfaces

32 products

Switch Padding

Trigger an emergency stop when robot arms contact a worker or object

4 products

Material Handling

Cable Tie Mounts

Attach to walls, machines, and other surfaces and add a cable tie to organize and secure bundles

115 products

Jack Pads

Keep jacks and other lifting equipment from sinking into soft surfaces like dirt and asphalt

5 products

Slings

Grip and lift loads with hoists and cranes; made of webbing, rope, or chain

3 products

Dock Bumpers

Prevent damage to docks and vehicles by absorbing impacts

74 products

Dock Door Seals

Close the gap between dock doors and trailers to keep heated or cooled air in and dust out

9 products

Casters

Mount on the bottom of objects for easy movement

66 products

Floor Locks

Stabilize carts, trucks, workbenches, and other mobile equipment during loading and unloading

29 products

Strap Protectors

Prevent wear and damage to rope, webbing, and cargo

3 products

Ladder Feet

Replace ladder feet or add a nonslip surface to the legs of rolling ladders

2 products

Moving Slides

Move heavy equipment or furniture with ease

12 products

Shipping Box Liners

Line cardboard boxes to keep the items inside at a consistent temperature

13 products

Shipping Blankets

Wrap around equipment and furniture to guard them from scratches, nicks, and dirt in transit

29 products

Fastening and Joining

Shims

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

4,170 products

Shim Stock

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

1,260 products

Sealing Washers

Prevent fluids from leaking around fasteners

14 products

Leveling Washers

Curved or tapered to compensate for uneven mounting surfaces

25 products

Thumb Screws

Tighten and loosen by hand without the need for tools

60 products

Set Screws

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

251 products

Magnets

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

269 products

Magnet-Receptive Sheets

Cut with scissors to form custom nonmetallic, nonmagnetic surfaces that magnets will stick to

3 products

Mounting Tape

Mount everything from signs and panels to carpet and padding

47 products

MIG Wire Lubricating Pads

Grease rough and rusty MIG welding wire so it feeds smoothly through your welder

1 product

MIG Wire Cleaning Pads

Reduce weld spatter to produce neater welds by removing rust and dirt from welding wire

1 product

Contact Adhesives

Apply adhesive, air dry, and bring surfaces together to bond

1 product

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Kneeling Pads

Protect your knees or back when working on the ground

11 products

Seat Cushions

Pad seats for added comfort

8 products

Back Supports

Attach to a stool or chair to reduce back strain and promote good posture

4 products

Creepers

Roll under low-clearance equipment to work while lying down

10 products

Seat Covers

Protect your seat from damage or turn any chair into a static-control chair

3 products

Pans

Plastic, metal, fiberglass, glass, and wood pans

1 product

Tank Patches

Spin with a handheld electric router to seal holes in plastic tanks and containers

4 products

Graduated Cylinder Bumpers

Slip over your cylinder to prevent it from breaking if tipped

9 products

Sanding Abrasive Dispensers

Organize your sanding rolls so they're ready to grab and go

7 products

Desk Pads

Protect desks and other surfaces from scratches, writing marks, and stains

5 products

Lockers

Store personal items at work or school

18 products

Communication

Paper Pads

Take notes on lined paper, grids, and large pads for easels

30 products

Sticky Notes

Jot down notes and stick them to documents and other surfaces

20 products

Wrist Rests

Support your wrists while typing to reduce fatigue and strain

1 product

Mouse Pads

Make it easier to control your mouse than a bare surface

3 products

Ink

Apply ink to rollers, pads, or stamps, then mark surfaces such as paper, fabric, metal, and plastic

2 products

Stamps

Mark surfaces such as metal, cardboard, paper, or fabric with indentations or ink

103 products

Ink Pads

Apply ink to rubber stamps

11 products

Whiteboards

Write with dry erase markers, then easily erase

7 products

Calendars

Wall, wet erase, and dry erase calendars to keep track of dates and appointments

3 products

Sticky Flags

Call attention to important sections in books and documents

2 products

Easels

Hold paper pads and boards up for display

4 products

Power Transmission

Compression Springs

When squeezed, springs push back to their original length

83 products

Die Springs

Support heavy loads with minimal compression in high-impact jobs such as punching and stamping

21 products

Air Springs

Absorb vibration in moving equipment such as conveyors and transfer stations; lift and level loads

25 products

Shock Absorbers

Slow and stop loads to reduce impact that can damage equipment like conveyors, lifters, and presses

72 products

Brake and Clutch Friction Lining

Replace the lining in brakes and clutches; also known as friction material

145 products

Fluid Handling

Corrosion-Inhibiting Rods and Pads

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

41 products

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

4,061 products

Sintered Filters

Tiny holes let particles such as air, gas, and vapor pass through while trapping contaminants

3 products

Thermoelectric Modules

Cool down enclosures, laser and optical equipment, and other devices to their ideal temperature

6 products

Heating Pads

Stick to drums, pails, and other containers to indirectly warm their contents

439 products

Heating Enclosures

Keep drums and palletized items from freezing at your jobsite

3 products

Wraparound Heaters

Wrap around drums, pails, and other containers to indirectly warm their contents

192 products

Wraparound Coolers

Cool material inside your container without introducing contaminants

5 products

Drum Base Heaters

Quickly heat a drum’s contents without having to wrap or stick other heaters on them

2 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures

Raise workpieces and position them on a fixture plate

126 products