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16,947 Products

Most Likely Products

Surface Guards

Protect walls and other flat surfaces from impact

83 products

Rubber

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

5,065 products

Foam

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

2,679 products

Edge Trim

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

425 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

77 products

Felt

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

910 products

Knee Pads

Protect knees from impact or electrical arc flashes

24 products

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Building and Machinery Hardware

Surface Guards

Protect walls and other flat surfaces from impact

83 products

Edge Trim

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

425 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

77 products

Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect equipment and surfaces from dents and scuffs

1,785 products

Protective Film and Tape

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

93 products

Door Stops

Keep doors from slamming into and damaging walls

70 products

Wear Plates

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

19 products

Panel Connecting Trim

Connect two panels while protecting the edges from damage

33 products

Tubing Guards

Safeguard pipe, tubing, and other round equipment from impact

2 products

Crane Bumpers

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

20 products

Door Kick Plates

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

50 products

Lockset Bumpers

Protect knobs and hardware on doors from carts, dollies, and other equipment

4 products

Grommets

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

943 products

Door Silencers

Close doors quietly and keep them from rattling in their frames

3 products

Door Edge Plates

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

18 products

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

12 products

Protective Feet

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

279 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

251 products

Vibration-Damping Mounts

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

996 products

Door Holders

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

90 products

Door Bumpers

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

4 products

Strut Channel Routing Saddles

Clip to strut channel to cradle insulated tubing and pipe

6 products

Raw Materials

Rubber

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

5,065 products

Foam

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

2,679 products

Felt

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

910 products

Carbon

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

19 products

Safety Equipment

Knee Pads

Protect knees from impact or electrical arc flashes

24 products

Elbow Pads

Cushion elbows from bumps and scratches

1 product

Palm Protectors

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

5 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

Finger Cots

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

20 products

Backhand Pads

Slip over gloves for additional protection against sparks and spatter

2 products

Heat-Resistant Blankets

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

35 products

Electrical Protection Blankets

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

6 products

Welding Pads

Cushion knees or brace elbows during long welding runs

1 product

Bandages

Cover wounds to keep them clean and protected

44 products

Parking Curbs

Designate parking spaces and block drivers from pulling too far into a space

6 products

Fall-Arrest Harness Pads

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

3 products

Spark-Resistant Film

Stick to vertical surfaces to shield them from sparks while welding or grinding

1 product

Sealing

Edge Seals

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

524 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

76 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Pipe Insulation

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

877 products

Pipe Insulation Repair Strips

Patch and protect damaged pipe insulation

3 products

Pipe Insulation Banding

Strap around pipe insulation to keep it in place

14 products

Pipe Insulation Jacketing

Guard pipe insulation from impact, moisture, and corrosion

153 products

Insulation Sheets

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

256 products

Fabricating and Machining

Prototyping Foam

Carve, mill, or sand into lightweight parts for testing

27 products

Fastening and Joining

Spacers

Unthreaded to create space between two surfaces or objects, often to align them

167 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Heat-Shrink Tubing

Apply heat to seal and insulate electrical wiring and connections

3 products

Switch Padding

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

4 products

Thermal Interface Pads

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

24 products

Material Handling

Dock Door Seals

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

9 products

Loop Clamps

Hold pipe snug against the mounting surface to prevent movement that may cause breakage

159 products

Routing Clamps

Secure routed lines of pipe, tubing, and conduit

108 products

Dock Door Shelters

Wrap around trailers where they meet dock doors to shield out the elements better than seals

4 products

Dock Bumpers

Prevent damage to docks and vehicles by absorbing impacts

74 products

Ladder Feet

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

19 products

Forklift Bumpers

Protect loads from dents without reducing load capacity

2 products

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rod Caps

Cover the ends of conveyor guide mounting rods for a finished look

7 products

Forklift Fork Spacers

Stop pallets from hitting the front of your forklift during loading

3 products

Forklift Fork Covers

Protect forks and loads from scratches, dents, and other damage

15 products

Pipe Cradles

Add support to prevent insulation from tearing when routing insulated pipe through loop hangers

9 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Creepers

Roll under low-clearance equipment to work while lying down

10 products

Kneeling Pads

Protect your knees or back when working on the ground

11 products

Graduated Cylinder Bumpers

Slip over your cylinder to prevent it from breaking if tipped

9 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Sink Pipe Covers

Prevent burns from hot water pipes

3 products

Protective Coatings

Shield surfaces from the surrounding environment

4 products