These rods have been passivated for enhanced corrosion resistance.

This wire will spring back after bending. It's often used to make springs and wire rope.

Cast acrylic is easier to machine than extruded acrylic. It's comparable to Lucite and Plexiglas® Acrylic.

This extruded acrylic offers similar performance as cast acrylic at a lower cost.

At only half the weight of glass, polycarbonate maintains excellent impact resistance across a wide temperature range. It's comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.

At only half the weight of glass, polycarbonate maintains excellent impact resistance across a wide temperature range. It's comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.

Because PVC resists acids and alkalies, it is often used in tanks and chemical-processing applications where visibility is essential.

PETG can be formed into complex shapes without sacrificing durability.

Delrin® acetal resin, also known as acetal homopolymer, is stronger and stiffer than acetal copolymer.

The addition of PTFE provides a more slippery, wear-resistant surface than standard Delrin® acetal resin. It’s commonly fabricated into pump components, gears, and bearings.

A glass-fiber filler gives this material increased rigidity over standard Delrin® acetal resin. Use it to machine manifolds, impellers, and other parts that require rigidity.

An economical alternative to Delrin® acetal resin, this acetal copolymer offers similar wear resistance.

A silicone additive gives this material a self-lubricating surface that reduces friction and extends the life of your parts.

In addition to a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough material is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.

Often used in high-speed, high-precision, and high-impact applications, such as conveyor rollers and bearings, these rods stand up to scratches and scuffs better than our standard UHMW polyethylene rods. Also known as Tivar HPV.

If a chip of this material breaks off, it can be located by metal detectors to reduce contamination risks.

The addition of MDS gives these tubes exceptional wear resistance along with a self-lubricating surface. They're made of cast nylon 6, making them easier to machine and better electrical insulators than other MDS-filled nylon tubes.

This cast nylon 6 material is easier to machine than other types of nylon. It’s comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.

This nylon stays lubricated over time because it’s filled with oil. Use it to fabricate parts for hard-to-reach places where adding lubricants would be difficult.

Use these cast nylon 6 rods to make sheaves, bushings, and pulleys. All withstand higher temperatures and are easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6 rods.

Also known as nylon 6/6, this general purpose material is often used for bearings, gears, valve seats, and other high-wear parts.

Because this 6/12 material absorbs less water than standard nylon 6/6, it holds its shape better. It’s often machined into hose fittings and valve components.

This nylon 6/6 material is modified with MDS for a self-lubricating surface that’s more slippery than standard nylon. It's often used in high-friction applications, such as gears and bearings.

Because this polypropylene resists swelling when exposed to water, it’s often fabricated into containers and parts for laboratory equipment.

Because this polypropylene resists swelling when exposed to water, it’s often fabricated into containers and parts for laboratory equipment.

Practically nonabsorbent, HDPE won't swell when exposed to moisture. It is denser and more rigid than LDPE, plus it's more chemical resistant.

Because PVC resists many acids and alkalies, it’s widely used for tanks and in chemical-processing applications. Also known as PVC Type 1.

CPVC is just as chemical resistant as standard PVC Type 1 and can handle hotter temperatures up to 200° F.

Often fabricated into signs, packaging, and light duty housings, polystyrene is easy to thermoform.

Because ABS maintains its toughness even after thermoforming, it’s often made into storage cases, tote trays, equipment housings, and protective gear.

Use Noryl PPO for electrical insulating applications where moisture is a concern. It remains dimensionally stable over time, even when temperatures fluctuate.

The addition of glass fibers to this polycarbonate increases tensile strength for use in structural applications.

One of the softest and most flexible plastics we offer, LDPE is more formable than HDPE.

When moisture-resistant polyester is combined with PTFE, the result is this self-lubricating material. It’s also called Hydex and PBT.

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Also called reprocessed and mechanical-grade PTFE, this material is an economical alternative to standard PTFE.

Manufactured from Rulon PTFE, a PTFE that's modified with filler material for a super-slippery, impact-resistant surface that resists wear.

Vespel® polyimide offers excellent strength, even at extreme temperatures.

Use these Torlon 4203 rods instead of standard Torlon PAI to create parts that not only withstand extreme temperatures, but also are electrical insulators.

When excellent chemical resistance is combined with an ability to hold tight tolerances, the result is PPS—a material that’s widely machined into parts for chemical-processing applications. It is comparable to Techtron and Ryton.

Offering excellent resistance to shock, PPSU is frequently fabricated into vehicle parts and machine components that are subject to vibration. It withstands higher temperatures than polysulfone and can handle repeated autoclaving cycles.

Just as chemical resistant as PTFE, yet FEP offers greater impact strength. Use it to make valve components and gaskets.

Often used in food and pharmaceutical plants, these PEEK rods help you prevent contaminated products from leaving your facility.

Stronger and more rigid than Torlon 4301 and 4203 because they’re filled with glass, these Torlon 5030 rods are also electrical insulators like Torlon 4203.

Carbon enhances the stiffness of this material, while the addition of PTFE ensures a slippery surface.

Press these bumpers into place with the adhesive backing. Use them as feet and spacers on instruments and small appliances to limit sliding, vibration, and noise. They're comparable to Bumpon bumpers.

A ridge on the stem provides a tighter grip than other push-in bumpers. Push the stem into a hole for quick installation. These bumpers are commonly used as feet on instruments and bench-top equipment to keep them from sliding. They're also good as spacers between sheets of material. Also known as stem and grommet bumpers.

The stem on these bumpers compresses to fit into tight holes. Push the stem into a hole for quick installation. These bumpers are commonly used as feet on instruments and bench-top equipment to keep them from sliding. They're also good as spacers between sheets of material. Also known as stem and grommet bumpers.

Select these bumpers for applications that require specific load capacities. All are reinforced with a base plate for strength. Often used as feet, spacers, and vibration dampers, they absorb shock to prevent damage to equipment and surfaces. They're also good for starting and stopping motion on automated machines and conveyors. Twist these bumpers into a threaded hole.

All of these bumpers are reinforced with an embedded washer or base plate for strength. Often used as feet, spacers, and vibration dampers, they absorb shock to prevent damage to equipment and surfaces. They're also good for starting and stopping motion on automated machines. Install them with screws.

Install these bumpers with screws. Often used as feet, spacers, and vibration dampers, they absorb shock to prevent damage to equipment and surfaces.

Select these bumpers for applications that require specific load capacities. All are reinforced with a base plate for strength. Often used as feet, spacers, and vibration dampers, they absorb shock to prevent damage to equipment and surfaces. They're also good for starting and stopping motion on automated machines and conveyors. Mount these bumpers on a threaded stud.

Compared to our general purpose washers, these have exaggerated diameters and/or thicknesses. Use them to cover oversized holes, hold heavy fastening loads, or as spacers and levelers.

Use these washers to evenly distribute the load under bolt or screw heads and nuts when fastening. They can also act as spacers.

USS washers generally have a larger ID and OD than SAE washers.

Punch a hole to create a custom washer.

These plastic washers are good electrical insulators.

These washers surpass most other plastic washers when it comes to withstanding chemicals, oil, and grease.

Choose these washers for their adherence to strict military standards for material and construction.

These washers can withstand temperatures up to 450° or 500° F without degrading.

Low moisture absorption and good heat resistance make these washers suitable for wet and harsh environments.

These metric washers can withstand temperatures up to 450° or 500° F without degrading.

As you tighten your screw, the rolled collar compresses under the head to create an insulating barrier between a screw shank and a mating surface.

Plastic washers are good electrical insulators.

Also known as shoulder washers.

Peel the backing off these washers and stick them onto a surface for easy mounting and assembly.

Able to withstand pressure greater than 3,000 psi, these one-piece bonded washers create the tightest seals.

Protect countersunk holes from damage and wear.

Designed for use with plastic screws, these acetal washers are good electrical insulators. They are excellent for use under water and in rotating assemblies.

As a screw is tightened, these metric washers flatten to add tension to the joint, counteracting fatigue around the joint from small amounts of vibration.

Also known as high-collar lock washers, these have a smaller outside diameter than standard split lock washers to fit neatly under socket head cap screws.

Choose these washers for their adherence to strict military standards for material and construction.

Teeth on the outside edge of these metric washers bite into the screw head and joint for a tight grip.

Internal teeth dig into the screw head while the smooth outside edge won't snag objects. Use with fasteners that have small heads, such as fillister and cheese head screws.

With three points of surface contact, these washers provide more stability than single-wave washers.

Precisely align, level, and adjust spacing on fasteners and shafts with these shims.

Precisely align, level, and adjust spacing on fasteners, shafts, and machinery with these shims, which are color-coded by thickness for easy identification.

Adjust spacing between bearings and other components on shafts. These shims are sized to fit the outer rim of a bearing.

Slide these shims under the screw head to shorten the shoulder length.

Protect components from electrical charges.

Designed for multi-level printed circuit board applications, these self-aligning, through-hole supports have a chamfered female end for stacking. The other end snaps and locks in place for a permanent connection.

In enclosures and other places where you don’t want to drill a hole, mount circuit boards and other thin panels with these supports.

Wings add tension to strengthen the hold in a hole. The other end is releasable for repairs and upgrades.

Seal and damp vibration in high-temperature equipment with these rings.