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47,337 Products

Most Likely Products

Ring Stands

Hold lightweight objects such as beakers and other lab equipment

1 product

Rod Ends

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

1,646 products

Rod Alignment Couplers

Reduce wear on bearings and seals by flexing when the cylinder and load aren't precisely even

94 products

Retaining Rings

Hold components on a shaft

2,362 products

Gear Stock

Machine your own gears to an exact face width and shaft diameter

18 products

Drive Rollers

Transmit power from motors to systems like conveyors; also known as contact wheels and feed rollers

276 products

Shaft Collars

Hold and position parts on a shaft, or limit shaft movement

2,803 products

Variance Indicator Holders

Position and hold variance indicators in place for accurate readings

49 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

237 products

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Power Transmission

Rod Ends

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

1,646 products

Rod End Nuts

Attach to rods, pipe, and tubing to make pivot and hinge points

8 products

Rod End Inserts

Attach to rod ends to increase the amount of misalignment they can handle

29 products

Rod End Seals

Keep dirt out and lubrication in to extend the life of rod ends

16 products

Rod Alignment Couplers

Reduce wear on bearings and seals by flexing when the cylinder and load aren't precisely even

94 products

Cylinder Rod Glands

Replace the rod gland on hydraulic cylinders

15 products

Air Slides

Convey grippers, printing heads, and other loads back and forth on a carriage

188 products

Hydraulic Cylinder Mounts

Restrain cylinders and secure loads to the end of the rod

4 products

Connecting Rods

Use with rod ends and swivel joints to link components in push/pull assemblies

808 products

Swivel Joints

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

136 products

Air Cylinders

Push and pull loads to do everything from stamping materials to sorting parts on conveyors

2,142 products

Air Cylinder Mounts

Secure air cylinders to surfaces with brackets, rod clevises, and flanges

168 products

Cylinder Rod Locks

Hold the piston's position during an emergency stop or power loss to keep the load safely in place

6 products

Gear Stock

Machine your own gears to an exact face width and shaft diameter

18 products

Drive Rollers

Transmit power from motors to systems like conveyors; also known as contact wheels and feed rollers

276 products

Track Rollers

Support and carry objects as they move along conveyor systems

160 products

Shaft Collars

Hold and position parts on a shaft, or limit shaft movement

2,803 products

Gears and Gear Racks

Connect two rotary shafts to change a system's speed, torque, and angle

6 products

Clutches

Start and stop the transmission of power to machinery

12 products

Pulley and Sprocket Bushings

Mount between a rotating shaft and equipment to secure the shaft and reduce vibration

721 products

Lead and Ball Screw End Supports

Brace and secure the ends of lead screws and ball screws

16 products

Linear Bearings

Minimize friction as parts move along a shaft

781 products

Shear Couplings

Sever the connection between shafts when there's too much torque to protect parts from breaking

22 products

Shaft Coupling Covers

Shield rigid shaft couplings from dirt, water, and lubricants to extend their life

13 products

U-Joints

Transfer torque between shafts at an angle; handle more torque and misalignment than flexible shafts

174 products

Positioning Slides

A lead screw drives the carriage for accurate positioning in laboratory and production equipment

20 products

Shaft Adapters

Increase or reduce your shaft's diameter to fit equipment, or replace damaged shaft ends

54 products

Shaft Couplings

Connect two shafts to transfer rotary motion from one to the other

2,110 products

Speed Limiters

Control the speed of movement for attached components such as doors, panels, and drill presses

137 products

Sprockets

Mount directly onto a shaft to transmit rotary motion and torque

3,178 products

Chain and Belt Pulleys

Pair with a compatible belt to transfer motion from a rotating shaft

1,637 products

Lead Screws and Nuts

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

95 products

Bearing Shaft Liners

Adapt precision needle-roller bearings for use on unhardened, unground shafts

30 products

Splines and Spline Bearings

Transmit rotary power or move loads along the length of splines

60 products

Torque Limiters

Keep torque at or below a set limit to control tension or braking or protect machinery from overload

108 products

Bore Reducers

Adapt the bore of a component to a smaller size for mounting on a shaft

31 products

Sleeve Bearings

With no moving parts, the plainest type of bearing

3,407 products

Ball Bearings

Create less friction than other bearings for use at high speeds

2,214 products

Roller Bearings

Support higher loads than ball bearings, but run at lower speeds

409 products

Linear Bearing Brakes

Lock bearings in place on a shaft for precise positioning

10 products

Chain and Belt Pulley Stock

Machine your own timing belt pulleys to fit an exact width and shaft diameter

17 products

Flanged Sleeve Bearings

A sleeve and thrust bearing in one to support both parallel and perpendicular loads

2,015 products

Thrust Bearings

Support loads parallel to the shaft with plain, ball, or roller bearings

1,073 products

Mounted Bearings

Ball, roller, and sleeve bearings ready to bolt in place

1,067 products

Fabricating and Machining

Ring Stands

Hold lightweight objects such as beakers and other lab equipment

1 product

Gear and Bearing Puller Shaft Protectors

Prevent forcing screws on pullers from causing damage

5 products

Gear and Bearing Puller Step-Plate Adapters

Provide a surface for forcing screws on pullers to push against

11 products

Clamps

Hold workpieces securely in place

3 products

Workholding and Positioning Bases

Position objects on workbenches and assembly stations

2 products

Setup Studs

Secure setup clamps and fixtures to your machine table or assemble heavy machines

619 products

Wire Straighteners

Move coiled wire through the roller wheels to flatten bumps, bends, and curves

2 products

Chisel Bits

Pair with powered hammers or needle scalers to chip material off of workpieces

2 products

Wire Brush Extension Rods

Access hard-to-reach surfaces by threading onto your wire brush

14 products

Wire Brush Handle and Extension Kits

Everything you need to add length and a grip to wire brushes with a threaded shank

2 products

Threaded Rod Cutters

Cut rods and bolts while leaving their threads intact

3 products

Wire, Rod, and Flat Stock Curvers

Shape wire, rods, and flat stock into curves and circles; also known as ring rollers

2 products

Fixturing Clamps

Secure your workpiece to a fixture table so it won't move during machining

7 products

Fastening and Joining

Retaining Rings

Hold components on a shaft

2,362 products

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

3,607 products

Studs

Press, weld, or screw in place to add a threaded fastening point

674 products

Split Nuts

Swivel to attach at any point on a threaded rod for quick installation

18 products

Push-Button Nuts

Disengage the threads to quickly slide along threaded rods

15 products

Standoffs

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

5,265 products

Set Screws

Exert pressure at the tip to hold parts in place, unlike screws that hold material together with threads

2 products

Single-End Studs

Use the unthreaded end as a pivot point, hinge, shaft, or locator pin

184 products

Wood Screw Threaded Stud Driver Bits

Install wood screw threaded studs, which are also known as dowel screws

3 products

Threaded Rod and Stud Driver Bits

Quickly install threaded rods and studs with a cordless drill, instead of by hand

2 products

Sockets

Turn fasteners with an external drive style without slipping and damaging the drive

10 products

Adhesives

Bond surfaces together

12 products

Stick Electrode Holders

Grip and position electrodes during stick welding

21 products

Threaded Stud and Rod Drivers

Hold and tighten threaded studs and rods

14 products

TIG Welding Rod Feeders

Advance TIG rods for controlled welds

1 product

Solder Wire Feeders

Feed precise amounts of wire to the tip of your iron for efficient soldering

1 product

Measuring and Inspecting

Variance Indicator Holders

Position and hold variance indicators in place for accurate readings

49 products

Variance Indicator Backs

Replace the back on your variance indicator

2 products

Variance Indicator Extension Rods

Lengthen the reach of your variance indicator

19 products

Variance Indicator Holder Bases

Thread a post into the hole to mount variance indicators

18 products

Test Lead Clips

For hands-free testing, create a temporary yet secure electrical connection

1 product

Shaft Alignment Kits

Confirm that shafts are aligned or measure the degree of their misalignment

9 products

Shaft Balancers

Test parts for balance by placing them on the discs

5 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

237 products

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

23 products

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

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

12 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

407 products

Flush-Fit Framing and Fittings

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

10 products

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

1 product

Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect equipment and surfaces from dents and scuffs

14 products

Handle Nuts

Attach to threaded shafts to quickly turn the shafts by hand

52 products

Adjustable Handles

Lift and turn to easily position and tighten components; also called clamping handles

10 products

Cam Handles

For fast clamping, push down on the handle to draw two parts together

4 products

Tubing Guards

Safeguard pipe, tubing, and other round equipment from impact

2 products

Tripod Head Adapters

Mount ball-grip components such as arms and device grips to the top of tripods

1 product

Hand Grips

Cover handles so they're more comfortable and secure to hold

167 products

Control Cables

Weave around obstructions to operate valves, throttles, and other machinery from a distance

16 products

Fluid Handling

Float Valves

Open or close a pipe connection when liquids in a container reach a set level; also known as ballcocks

101 products

Corrosion-Inhibiting Rods and Pads

Protect tanks, water heaters, and heat exchangers from rust; also known as sacrificial anodes

29 products

Float Valve Bodies

Pair with floats and rods to create float valves that meet your needs

6 products

Material Handling

Routing Clamp Rails

Use with rail-mount routing clamps to route pressurized lines in hydraulic systems

14 products

Threaded Rod Hanger Beams

Mount across roof joists to hang threaded rod and route pipe and duct in areas with no anchor point

5 products

Wheel Bearings

Reduce friction between the axle and the wheel for smooth movement

29 products

Threaded Rod Mounts

Hang threaded rod from ceilings, walls, beams, and joists

26 products

Threaded Rod Anchors

Install directly into a flat surface for more holding power than threaded rod mounts

38 products

Eye Nuts

Pair with bolts or threaded rod to lift and hang components

13 products

Beam Clamps

Secure lines of pipe and duct, overhead equipment, and lighting fixtures to beam flanges

135 products

U-Bolts

Anchor heavy pipe, tube, and conduit; stronger than routing clamps and hangers

879 products

Pipe Hangers

Suspend pipe, conduit, and tube from threaded rods, hooks, and straps

488 products

U-Bolt Plates

Reinforce mounted U-bolts for a more secure hold

203 products

Conveyor Track Brackets

Hang and join sections of enclosed conveyor track

2 products

Vibration-Damping Hangers

Reduce vibration and noise in suspended equipment, such as air-handling units, pipe, and duct

8 products

Shipping Tubes

Protect rods, rolled-up blueprints, and other long, thin objects during shipping

386 products

Seismic Bracing Brackets

Bolster threaded-rod hangers and allow pipe systems to sway during earthquakes

4 products

Routing Clamps

Secure routed lines of pipe, tubing, and conduit

1,139 products

Conveyor Brackets

Mount guide clamps, sensors, drip pans, and other attachments to conveyor frames

27 products

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rod Caps

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

7 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Welding Rod Carriers

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

6 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Shower Curtain Rod Flanges

Secure shower curtain rods to walls

Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Plates

Add a finishing touch around protruding pipes; also known as escutcheons

46 products

Safety Equipment

Rotary Shaft Covers

Protect exposed rotary shafts from debris and reduce the chance of injury

4 products

Safety Rails

Protect people on platforms, loading docks, and elevated walkways

1 product

Safety Railing Connectors

Build custom safety rail structures with tees, elbows, crosses, and more

10 products

Communication

Safety Flags

Alert drivers and workers to potential hazards or objects that are obstructed from view

9 products

Sealing

Spring-Loaded Seals

Seal rods and pistons with a wider range of temperature and chemical resistance than U-cup seals

54 products

Cushioning Seals

Reduce wear and noise in air-powered cylinders by blocking the piston from hitting the cylinder body

5 products

Rod Seal Installation Tools

Reduce the risk of distorting or breaking seals, wipers, and O-rings during installation

3 products

Shaft Seals

Prevent leaks in motors, pumps, and gearboxes

533 products

U-Cup Seals

With a lip on both the inside and outside edges, they can be used for sealing rods and pistons

198 products

Rod Seals

Maintain pressure inside cylinders and prevent fluid leaks

50 products

Buffering Seals

Protect hydraulic cylinders from pressure spikes and shock in high-pressure applications

22 products

Rod Wipers

Scrape dirt off rods to keep the inside of cylinders clean

109 products