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51,345 Products

Raw Materials

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable—all with material certificates for traceability

7,932 products

Aluminum

Lightweight, easy to machine, and corrosion resistant—all with material certificates for traceability

5,606 products

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments—all with material certificates for traceability

5,234 products

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze—all with material certificates for traceability

909 products

Copper

Our most conductive metal for electrical applications—all with material certificates for traceability

986 products

Bronze

Better wear resistance than copper and brass—all with material certificates for traceability

874 products

Titanium

The most corrosion-resistant metal we offer—all with material certificates for traceability

215 products

Tungsten

Our densest metal resists wear and heat to make end mills, heat shields, electrodes, and more

323 products

Nickel

An upgrade from stainless steel to withstand harsh chemicals and acids—all with material certificates for traceability

340 products

Zinc

Draws corrosion away from nearby metal; an alternative to lead for sound barriers and vibration dampers

41 products

Lead

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

115 products

Platinum

Formable and conductive while resisting extreme heat—all with material certificates for traceability

22 products

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

57 products

Additives and Fillers

Mix into coatings, resins, polymers, and metal to boost strength, conductivity, and lubricity

10 products

Gold

Form into electronic components that won't corrode—all with material certificates for traceability

4 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

3 products

Tantalum

Conductive with a higher melting point than most metals—all with material certificates for traceability

23 products

Tin

Soft and malleable for forming gaskets and filters; also mixes with other metals to make solder

10 products

Gallium

Transfers heat and electricity as a safe alternative to mercury in thermometers and thermostats

2 products

Cobalt

Resists impact and rapid temperature changes—all with material certificates for traceability

8 products

Pigments and Dyes

Add color to liquids, mixtures, and materials

6 products

Niobium

Conductive and corrosion resistant even at extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

14 products

Fabricating and Machining

Drill Bushings

Fit in holes to guide drill bits and other cutting tools for precise and repeatable holes and cuts

3,936 products

Die Bushings

Guide pins and punches in molds and stamping dies or reduce friction between ejector pins and plates

102 products

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

19 products

Babbitt Paste

Apply to bearing housings before casting to prevent separation

1 product

Casting Compounds

Mix and pour into molds to capture intricate detail when casting parts, linings, and prototypes

7 products

3D Printer Powders

Create metal or plastic parts from powder bed fusion (PBF) printing systems

5 products

Dovetail Blanks

Machine a blank workpiece with precut dovetails and locating slots for easy setup

5 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

Permanently join rails and fittings to assemble heavy duty racks, shelving, and work tables

35 products

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

Secure fittings in the U-shaped channel to route conduit and pipe or build other structures

1,537 products

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

The most versatile system, attach fittings along the continuous slots to build virtually anything

287 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

Fasten through equally spaced holes to build and adjust guards, tables, and racks

49 products

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

Make platforms, bases, and other structures that stand up to more movement than T-slotted framing

1 product

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

23 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

Two-piece fittings let you modify assembly stations, conveyors, and racks without dismantling them

33 products

Press-Fit Framing and Fittings

Set up temporary partitions, guards, and displays using only a hammer

43 products

Flush-Fit Framing and Fittings

Create smooth stair and platform railings by sliding fittings into rails and tightening the screws

11 products

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

2 products

Edge Trim

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

134 products

Door Kick Plates

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

50 products

Door Edge Plates

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

18 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

26 products

Wear Plates

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

3 products

Fastening and Joining

Shim Stock

Cut into custom shapes to align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery

1,066 products

Shims

Align and space components on shafts, or level machinery, cabinets, and doors

3,868 products

Machine Key Stock

Cut a custom length to transfer torque from shafts to components such as gears and sprockets

815 products

Machine Keys

Transmit torque from rotating shafts to gears, sprockets, and other machine parts

1,014 products

Standoffs

Separate, position, or connect components in assemblies

3 products

Threaded Rods

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

5,230 products

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

27 products

Washers

Nearly every size and shape imaginable, from flat washers to clipped to curved

66 products

MIG Welding Wire

Use with MIG welders to fuse metals together

182 products

Solder

Join pieces of metal without melting the base material

357 products

Fluid Handling

Perforated Sheets

Filter, sort, separate, and strain liquid or dry material

216 products

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

4,197 products

Sintered Filters

Tiny holes let particles such as air, gas, and vapor pass through while trapping contaminants

8 products

Tube and Tube Fittings

Typically more flexible than pipe for carrying liquids and gases in short runs around equipment

1,613 products

Power Transmission

Rotary Shafts

Pair with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion

1,762 products

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion

1,318 products

Linear Shaft Supports

Support linear shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

164 products

Sleeve Splines and Bearings

Combine sleeve splines and bearings to create linear and rotary motion systems

21 products

Gear Box Shafts

Convert output drives from female to male

10 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar

Reinforces concrete to reduce the chance it will crack from expansion and contraction

9 products

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

2 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

253 products