Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools.

One of the most machinable types of stainless steel available, 416 contains sulfur for fast machining without clogging cutting tools. It's used for gears, screws, and shafts.

The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. It's used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts.

These hex bars are hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. They are also stress relieved to reduce the chance of warping during machining.

A hard-anodized coating forms a bond with the aluminum surface to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

While 2024 aluminum was initially designed for structural components in aircraft, it's now widely used when a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed, such as for gears, shafts, and fasteners. It offers similar performance to 7075 aluminum, but it’s not as strong.

The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. Sometimes called cartridge brass, it's commonly used for ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

With glass reinforcement, this nylon 6/6 material is stronger than standard nylon, plus it can withstand higher temperatures. It’s widely used in high-stress applications, such as caster wheels and automotive parts.

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.

A good choice for making sprockets and pulleys, these cast nylon 6 tubes withstand higher temperatures and are easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6 tubes.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Polyester resists swelling in wet environments.

Polycarbonate maintains good impact resistance across a wide temperature range. It's comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.

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

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

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.

This glass-filled PTFE is more rigid than standard PTFE for increased durability in high-stress applications.

Not only does PEEK provide superior wear resistance in repetitive processes, it is also resists wear caused by abrasion. PEEK can be used as a lightweight substitute for metal parts in chemical-processing applications.

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

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

Often used for circuit-breaker housings, manifolds, and semiconductor components, Ultem PEI offers excellent electrical-insulating properties.

Stronger than PTFE, PVDF offers good chemical resistance. Comparable to Kynar and Solef, it’s widely used for pump parts, tank liners, and seals.

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

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

Use PFA in place of PTFE and FEP for durability in repetitive processes, such as pump parts. It is chemical resistant across a wide temperature range.

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.

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

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

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

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.

PETG can be formed into complex shapes without sacrificing durability.

Widely used as shipping tubes, this cellulose is also known as butyrate.

Multiple thread channels (also known as thread starts) create faster linear travel than lead screws with a single thread start.

Also known as single-start and self-locking lead screws and nuts, these have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. The nut travels only when the screw turns, so your system won't unexpectedly move when the lead screw is at rest.

Also known as single-start and self-locking lead screws and nuts, these have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. The nut travels only when the screw turns, so your system won't unexpectedly move when the lead screw is at rest.

Made of impact-resistant nylon, these externally threaded rod ends withstand corrosion as well as fuels, lyes, and weak acids. They do not require lubrication and are 80% lighter than steel rod ends.

These nylon swivel joints are 80% lighter than steel swivel joints with better corrosion resistance.

Lift the clip on these end fittings to secure and release attachment to your ball stud.

A good all-around choice, Garolite G-10/FR4 is strong, machinable, and electrically insulating. It meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.

Offering higher strength and better heat resistance than Garolite G-10/FR4, Garolite G-11 is suitable for continuous use in elevated temperatures.

Using nothing more than standard high-speed steel tooling, Garolite LE can be machined into intricate parts.

Stronger than Garolite CE with better electrical-insulating properties, Garolite XX is often fabricated into low-cost electrical components.

Garolite CE is often fabricated into parts where high strength is not required.

Choose these Garolite G-7 rods for their high heat tolerance—they withstand temperatures up to 425° F. While not as strong as Garolite G-9, they offer better arc resistance in dry environments.

Use Garolite G-10 in place of Garolite G-10/FR4 for applications that are sensitive to halogen, such as in nuclear plants. It's strong, machinable, and electrically insulating.

Rated for temperatures down to -450° F, this Garolite G-10 CR performs better in cryogenic applications than other glass epoxies.

More electrically insulating than Garolite XX, these tubes are often machined into insulating washers, bushings, transformer spacers, and parts of terminal boards.

Often used in place of aluminum for structural frames, machinery components, and robotics, these tubes are lighter in weight and almost as rigid.

Mount these lightweight tubes to flat surfaces in place of aluminum to create structural frames, machinery components, and robotics.

Offering excellent arc and track resistance, this GPO3 fiberglass is often used for electrical applications in humid environments.

Route and insulate wire using these square fiberglass tubes, which fit better along edges and around corners than round tubes.

Hard fiber is the easiest composite to machine, making it good for creating custom parts. Also known as vulcanized fiber.

These metric threaded rods are made from nylon 6/6 and resist oil, grease, and solvents. They’re nonconductive, making them good for use around sensitive electrical components.

Unlike metal rods, these threaded rods will not warp at extreme temperatures, making them ideal for heat treating and furnace fixtures.

PTFE threaded rods withstand temperatures up to 250° F and resist oil, grease, detergents, and most mineral acids. They're the lowest friction plastic threaded rods we offer, so they thread on smoothly.

These acetal threaded rods won't absorb moisture like nylon and fiberglass rods, so they're good for use in wet environments. They resist alcohol, gasoline, and solvents.

Choose these standoffs for their adherence to NAS 1831 specifications.

These standoffs are made to NAS specifications.

Protect components from electrical charges.

Both ends snap and lock in place for a permanent connection.

Stick these supports to surfaces where you don't want to drill a hole. The snap-in end can be released for repairs and upgrades.

Secure the self-tapping female connection with a screw; the other end snaps snugly into a panel, yet can be released for repairs and upgrades.

Connect two differently sized male-threaded parts, such as threaded rods, and tighten with a standard wrench.

Adapt threaded rods from inch to metric. These adapters connect two male-threaded fasteners, so you can change the gender of a mating part or increase or decrease its thread size. The hex-shaped body fits into the head of a standard wrench.

Connect this pipe to standard-wall plastic pipe fittings in low- to medium-pressure applications up to 810 psi. It is typically used in residential and commercial plumbing and water supply applications.

Connect to CPVC pipe fittings for use in high-temperature plumbing and water supply applications up to 170° or 200° F.

With thicker, stronger walls than standard-wall pipe, this Schedule 80 pipe can handle heavy duty industrial plumbing and water supply applications, such as water processing, waste water treatment, and irrigation. Use for pressures up to 550 psi. Suitable for outdoor environments, it contains an additive that protects against the damaging effects of ultraviolet light. Connect to UV-resistant PVC pipe fittings.

Pipe meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance to delay the spread of flames to valuable equipment. It is made of PVDF, which is comparable to Kynar, and has the chemical resistance to stand up to solvents and other harsh substances.

With excellent corrosion resistance, this pipe can handle a wide range of acids and other highly-corrosive chemicals. Use in metal surface treating applications, plating solution lines, and other chemical process applications. Layers of fiberglass give this pipe better strength and durability than any of our other pipe for chemicals.

This pipe is an economical choice for gravity-flow chemical waste systems. Pipe is ABS plastic, which has excellent strength and impact resistance and good chemical resistance.

This pipe has thinner walls than Schedule 40 pipe, so it’s lighter in weight and has more space on the inside for high-flow applications, such as underground gravity-flow sewer and storm drainage lines.

Protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These insulated retrievers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. The shaft bends and stays in position to reach objects in awkward spaces.

Also known as rescue hooks, these retrievers are often used to pull an injured worker away from electrical hazards without risking the safety of other workers. They have a fiberglass handle and insulated hook to protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. The handle is tested to meet the requirements of ASTM F711.