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6,700 Products

Raw Materials

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

2,089 products

Garolite

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

601 products

Fiberglass

A lightweight alternative to metal and wood widely used in electrical and structural applications

98 products

Carbon Fiber

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

140 products

Rubber

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

293 products

Lead

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

1 product

Foam

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

92 products

Hard Fiber

Chemically treated to be hard and dense, this is the easiest composite to machine in our offering

18 products

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

5 products

Fastening and Joining

Dowel Pins

Align parts before assembly or use as a pivot, shaft, or hinge to join moving components

105 products

Threaded Rods

Anchor, connect, or hang components in a wide variety of applications

158 products

Standoffs

Threaded to separate or connect parts as well as position components in assemblies

958 products

Coupling Nuts

Connect and extend threaded rods

14 products

Hot Air Welding Rods

Melt with heat from a welder to create joints between pieces of plastic

98 products

Magnets

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

6 products

Power Transmission

Lead Screws and Nuts

Components travel along a screw with broad, square threads to clamp and lift heavy loads

192 products

Rod Ends

Use with connecting rods to support loads and control steering, tensioning, or pivoting motion

339 products

Swivel Joints

Handle shaft misalignment where ball joint rod ends won’t fit; also known as spherical bearings

66 products

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

5 products

Sealing

Backer Rods

Insert into gaps before caulking to reduce how much sealant you need and improve adhesion

35 products

Rod Seals

Maintain pressure inside cylinders and prevent fluid leaks

50 products

Rod Wipers

Scrape dirt off rods to keep the inside of cylinders clean

87 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

3 products

Multipoint Latch Conversion Kits

Turn your single-point lock or latch into a system that fastens doors at multiple points

1 product

Fluid Handling

Stirring Bars

Agitate liquid solutions in vials, tubes, flasks, and sealed containers

72 products

Stirring Bar Retrievers

Fish stirring bars out of containers using the magnetic end

2 products

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Generally thicker and more rigid than tubing for distributing liquids and gases through your facility

989 products

Material Handling

Puller Hooks

Pull crates, bales, and other objects or lift off covers

7 products

Lifting Magnets

Lift, pull, and move metal sheets, plates, and parts with magnetic force

3 products

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rods

Secure guides and other attachments to conveyors

23 products

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Position guides or sensors to the exact spot needed for your conveyor

6 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Welding Rod Carriers

Store, protect, and organize TIG welding rods, tungsten electrodes, and stick electrodes

5 products

Curtain Hooks

Hang curtains from rods

2 products

Fabricating and Machining

Retrievers

Grab and pull objects out of hard-to-reach spots

23 products

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small magnetic objects

3 products

Threaded Rod Cutters

Cut rods and bolts while leaving their threads intact

1 product

Lighting

Light Pipes

Concentrate and direct light from the bulb on a circuit board to a display

16 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Calibration Rods

Check and set micrometers and other measuring tools

31 products

Inspection Cameras

Reach into tight and hard-to-access spots and stream the inspection on your phone or tablet

2 products

Inspection Mirrors

Reach around corners and obstructions to inspect hard-to-see areas

1 product

Leveling Rods

Use with sight levels to estimate the distance between you and a given object

3 products

Electrical

Wire and Cable Push-Pull Rods

Maneuver cable inside drop ceilings and walls

4 products

Safety Equipment

Electrical-Insulating Rescue Hooks

Pull injured workers away from electrical hazards without shocking yourself

3 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Cleaning Rods

Pair with a wipe to clean inside small or narrow openings

5 products

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

4 products