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    Compare over 25 types of plastic to find the right material for you.

    Steel-Backed PTFE Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Steel-Backed PTFE Sheets.
    A layer of tin-plated steel adds structural support and makes this PTFE easy to form. Bend it to fit inside V-blocks and other channels, or cut it to form wear strips and thrust bearings. PTFE is naturally slippery, so it works well in parts that slide and roll.
    Load
    Capacity
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Static
    Dynamic
    Color
    Each
    0.04" Thick
    4"20"-33048036,250 lb./1 in²11,600 lb./1 in²Black4161N110000000
     
    0.12" Thick
    8"20"-33048036,250 lb./1 in²11,600 lb./1 in²Black4161N1200000000
     

    Steel Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Steel Wire.
    Used for everything from bundling to small-diameter bushings.
    PVC-Coated Low-Carbon Steel—Coated with PVC for corrosion resistance, this carbon steel wire will stand up to outdoor use. It will stay in place when bent and is commonly used for bundling and as tag wire.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Container
    Type
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Finish
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    PVC-Coated Low-Carbon Steel
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.002"23SpoolCold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedNot RatedGold250ASTM A8538867K25900000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.002"95SpoolCold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedNot RatedGold250ASTM A8538867K25300000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.002"285SpoolCold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedNot RatedGold250ASTM A8538867K2600000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.002"950SpoolCold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedNot RatedGold250ASTM A8538867K25400000
    0.080"-0.002" to 0.002"14SpoolCold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedNot RatedGold250ASTM A8538867K2550000
    0.080"-0.002" to 0.002"58SpoolCold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedNot RatedGold250ASTM A8538867K25600000
    0.080"-0.002" to 0.002"174SpoolCold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedNot RatedGold250ASTM A8538867K25700000
    0.080"-0.002" to 0.002"580SpoolCold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedNot RatedGold250ASTM A8538867K25800000
     

    Rebar Caps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rebar Caps. Style 1.
    Image of Product. Interior. Bottom orientation. Contains Border. Rebar Caps. Style 1.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rebar Caps. Style 2.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rebar Caps. Style 3.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.

    Style 1

    Interior

    Style 2

    Style 3

    Keep personnel safe from protruding rebar and pipe. Made of rigid plastic, these durable safety caps are bright orange or yellow for excellent visibility. All have flexible interior ridges to fit a range of ODs.
    Style 2—Style 2 caps have a flanged head that extends beyond the diameter of your rebar for added protection.
    Style 3—Style 3 caps have a reinforcing steel insert to protect against punctures when covering sharp ends of material. They help you meet OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.701 requirements for protruding rebar.
    Head
    Style
    For OD
    Inside
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Insert
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Rigid Plastic
    17/8" to 2 1/4"2"————120Orange—109550K1200000
    23/8" to 1"1 3/4"2 1/8"———120Orange—109550K110000
    33/8" to 7/8"2 1/2"—4"4"Steel120OrangeOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.70119550K150000
    37/8" to 1 3/8"2 3/4"—4"4"Steel120YellowOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.70119550K160000
     

    Harsh-Environment Strut Channel

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Strut Channel Framing and Fittings. Harsh-Environment Strut Channel.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Standard, Channel.
    Coated with a layer of PVC, this channel combines the chemical resistance of plastic with the strength of steel. You can expose it to harsh chemicals and corrosive environments that would eat away at other steel channel.
    Slotted Hole—The most adaptable strut channel we offer. The slots make it easy to mount and reposition components without drilling.
    Channel
    10 ft. Long
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Inside Channel
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Slotted Hole—1 1/8" Long Slot × 9/16" Wide Slot
    PVC-Coated Steel1 5/8"1 5/8"7/8"0.11"3310T9440000000
     

    Strut Channel Casters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Strut Channel Framing and Fittings. Strut Channel Casters.
    Image of Product. Swivel Casters. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Strut Channel Framing and Fittings. Strut Channel Casters, For 1 5/8" Channel Width, Swivel Casters.
    Image of Product. Swivel Casters with Brake. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Strut Channel Framing and Fittings. Strut Channel Casters, For 1 5/8" Channel Width, Swivel Casters with Brake.

    Swivel Casters

    Swivel Casters

    with Brake

    Roll racks, carts, and other equipment wherever you need them. These casters mount securely into channel openings.
    Swivel Casters with Brake—Press down to stop wheel from rolling. Release and you're back on your way.
    Wheel
    Material
    Swivel Casters
    Swivel Casters
    with Brake
    For Channel
    Ht.
    Wt. Cap. per
    Caster, lb.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Material
    Nonmarking
    Mount
    Ht.
    Stem
    Lg.
    Frame
    Stem
    Each
    Each
    For 1 5/8" Channel Width
    13/16"1503"1 1/4"Rubber
    		Yes4 3/8"1 5/8"Zinc-Plated SteelPlastic2356T210000002356T23000000
    1 5/8"1503"1 1/4"Rubber
    		Yes4 3/8"2 1/8"Zinc-Plated SteelPlastic2356T11000002356T1400000
     

    Easy-Form PVC-Coated Galvanized Steel Filter Mesh

    Build screens, barriers, and enclosures that last—the PVC coating on this filter mesh provides excellent corrosion and wear resistance for a long service life. The welded joints keep opening sizes uniform and prevent fraying as you bend this filter mesh.
    Sheets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Filter Mesh. Easy-Form PVC-Coated Galvanized Steel Filter Mesh.
    Mesh Size
    Opening
    Size
    Open
    Area
    Wire
    Dia.
    12" ×
    12"
    12" ×
    24"
    12" ×
    36"
    12" ×
    48"
    24" ×
    24"
    36" ×
    36"
    36" ×
    48"
    36" ×
    60"
    48" ×
    48"
    PVC-Coated Galvanized Steel
     
    Black
    0.5 × 0.5
    		1.895"88%0.105"6622T2500000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.67 × 0.67
    		1.395"85%0.105"6622T210000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 × 1
    		0.92"85%0.08"6622T150000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 × 1
    		0.895"80%0.105"6622T170000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    2 × 2
    		0.437"76%0.063"6622T110000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Yellow
    0.5 × 0.5
    		1.895"88%0.105"6622T27000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.67 × 0.67
    		1.395"85%0.105"6622T230000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 × 1
    		0.895"80%0.105"6622T190000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    2 × 2
    		0.437"76%0.063"6622T130000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Easy-Grip Strut Channel Nuts with Handle

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Strut Channel Framing and Fittings. Easy-Grip Strut Channel Nuts with Handle.
    Grab the handle on these nuts for more control when positioning in strut channel. They have serrated grooves that grip the channel lip.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—Strong and durable with a zinc plating that protects from occasional exposure to moisture.
    For
    Channel
    Thread
    Size
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/4"-20
    		13/16", 1 5/8", 2 7/16", 3 1/4"1 5/8"-20 to 170Plastic3259T11600000
    3/8"-16
    		13/16", 1 5/8", 2 7/16", 3 1/4"1 5/8"-20 to 170Plastic3259T1170000
    1/2"-13
    		13/16"1 5/8"-20 to 170Plastic3259T1190000
    1/2"-13
    		1 5/8", 2 7/16", 3 1/4"1 5/8"-20 to 170Plastic3259T1180000
     

    Edge-Straightening Knife Steels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Knife Steels. Edge-Straightening Knife Steels.
    Also known as honing rods, these knife steels smooth tiny bends in your blade edge to maintain its sharpness. Unlike sharpeners, they don’t remove metal; they just straighten it. Use them between sharpening sessions to keep your blade in shape.
    Hand Guard—An oversized guard at the end of the handle keeps your hand safely out of the way.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Features
    Each
    For Straight Blade Edges
    9"3/8"14"Steel
    		PlasticHand Guard3846A21000000
     

    Edge-Straightening and Sharpening Knife Steels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Knife Steels. Edge-Straightening and Sharpening Knife Steels.
    Remove heavy surface defects to restore warped and worn blades back into cutting shape. Coated with an abrasive, these knife steels remove metal to sharpen your blade while also straightening it.
    Diamond Abrasive—Remove heavy amounts of material to fix deep imperfections.
    Hand Guard—An oversized guard at the end of the handle keeps your hand safely out of the way.
    Grit (For Finish)
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Features
    Each
    Diamond Abrasive
     
    For Straight Blade Edges
    320 (Extra Smooth)12"3/8"17"Steel
    		PlasticHand Guard3790A1000000
    600 (Polished)12"3/8"17"Steel
    		PlasticHand Guard3790A200000
     

    Strut Channel Routing Clamps

    Image of ProductInUse. Clamp Shown Installed. Front orientation. Strut Channel Framing and Fittings. Strut Channel Routing Clamps.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Strut Channel Framing and Fittings. Strut Channel Routing Clamps, Style 1.

    Clamp Shown Installed

    Style 1

    Run pipe, conduit, and tubing through your facility by attaching it to strut channel. Since you don’t have to drill into beams and walls, it's easy to reconfigure setups as needed. Just slide clamps into the end of channel and tighten the screw.
    PVC-Coated Steel—With a layer of PVC, these won't wear or cut into PVC-coated conduit and tubing. This keeps the coating intact to prevent rust and extend the life of conduit in high-vibration environments.
    ID
    Inch
    Metric,
    mm
    For Pipe
    Size
    For Channel
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thk.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Each
    Style 1
     
    PVC-Coated Steel
    5/8"161/2
    		1 5/8"3/4"1 1/4"2 3/16"5/64"4003115T7100000
    15/16"243/4
    		1 5/8"1 1/16"1 1/4"2 7/16"1/16"6003115T720000
    1 3/16"301
    		1 5/8"1 5/16"1 1/4"2 11/16"5/64"6003115T730000
    1 7/16"371 1/4
    		1 5/8"1 9/16"1 1/4"3 1/16"5/64"6003115T740000
    1 11/16"431 1/2
    		1 5/8"1 7/8"1 1/4"3 5/16"7/64"8003115T750000
    2 3/16"562
    		1 5/8"2 3/8"1 1/4"3 3/4"7/64"8003115T760000
    3 1/2"883
    		1 5/8"3 11/16"1 1/4"5 1/4"7/64"8003115T55100000
    4 1/2"1144
    		1 5/8"4 3/4"1 1/4"6 1/4"1/8"1,0003115T55200000
    6 5/8"1686
    		1 5/8"6 7/8"1 1/4"8 7/8"9/64"1,0003115T55300000
     
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