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47,261 Products

Most Likely Products

Rod Ends

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

1,613 products

Retaining Rings

Hold components on a shaft

2,320 products

Shaft Collars

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

2,725 products

Ring Stands

Hold lightweight objects such as beakers and other lab equipment

1 product

Workholding and Positioning Bases

Position objects on workbenches and assembly stations

2 products

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

1 product

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Power Transmission

Rod Ends

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

1,613 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

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

Shaft Collars

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

2,725 products

Clutches

Start and stop the transmission of power to machinery

12 products

Cylinder Rod Glands

Replace the rod gland on hydraulic cylinders

13 products

Lead Screw Collars

Position components and limit travel along a lead screw

55 products

Pulley and Sprocket Bushings

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

721 products

End Supports for Ball Screws and Precision Lead Screws

Brace and secure the ends of ball screws and precision lead screws

16 products

Precision Lead Screw Nut Flanges

Pair with precision lead screw nuts to make custom flange nuts that move items along lead screws

18 products

Linear Bearings

Minimize friction as parts move along a shaft

816 products

Track Rollers

Support and carry objects as they move along conveyor systems

160 products

Air Slides

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

199 products

Shear Couplings

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

21 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

181 products

Hydraulic Cylinder Mounts

Restrain cylinders and secure loads to the end of the rod

4 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

138 products

Air Cylinders

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

2,106 products

Spur Gear Stock

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

18 products

Drive Sprockets

Mount directly onto a shaft to transmit rotary motion and torque

3,092 products

Rod Alignment Couplers

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

94 products

Drive Rollers

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

279 products

Round Belt Idler Pulleys

Spin freely on built-in bearings to reduce wear and vibration on round belts

21 products

Air Cylinder Mounts

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

113 products

Roller Bearing Shaft Liners

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

30 products

Sleeve Splines and Bearings

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

21 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

3,405 products

Ball Bearings

Create less friction than other bearings for use at high speeds

2,159 products

Roller Bearings

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

439 products

Linear Bearing Brakes

Lock bearings in place on a shaft for precise positioning

10 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

Timing 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

2,012 products

Thrust Bearings

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

1,170 products

Mounted Bearings

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

1,163 products

Timing Belt Drive Pulleys

Pair with a timing belt to keep your drive system in sync

1,261 products

V-Belt Drive Pulleys

Pair with a V-belt to transfer motion from a rotating shaft

572 products

Flat Belt Idler Pulleys

Spin freely on built-in bearings to reduce wear and vibration on flat belts

31 products

V-Belt Idler Pulleys

Spin freely on built-in bearings to reduce wear and vibration on V-belts

14 products

Idler Sprockets

Press against your chain to take up slack and reduce wear and vibration

85 products

Round Belt Drive Pulleys

Mount directly onto a shaft and pair with round belts to transmit rotary motion and torque

15 products

Timing Belt Idler Pulleys

Add to your timing belt setup to minimize vibration and keep belts from wearing out

24 products

Flat Belt Drive Pulleys

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

25 products

Ball Splines and Bearings

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

51 products

Gear Worms

Couple with a worm gear to reduce speed while transferring motion at a right angle in one direction

6 products

Lead Screw Nuts

Mate with lead screws to move components in a straight line

22 products

Idler Shafts

Support idler sprockets and pulleys in tensioning applications

28 products

Electric Slides

Move parts with precision in electronics, robotics, and other automated processes

20 products

Fastening and Joining

Retaining Rings

Hold components on a shaft

2,320 products

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

3,611 products

Studs

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

637 products

Push Nuts

Press onto threads for a light duty hold that’s faster to install than typical nuts

17 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

Separate, position, or connect components in assemblies

5,257 products

Shoulder Screws

Rotate parts around the cylinder under the head to guide and align them during installation

36 products

Single-End Studs

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

184 products

Threaded Rod Collars

Hold and position parts on a threaded rod

76 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

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

28 products

Anchoring Adhesives

Permanently set threaded rods, studs, and rebar in concrete

12 products

Fabricating and Machining

Ring Stands

Hold lightweight objects such as beakers and other lab equipment

1 product

Workholding and Positioning Bases

Position objects on workbenches and assembly stations

2 products

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

Clamping Screw Rods

Combine with hex, flange, and wing nuts to create a fast-threading clamping assembly

3 products

Setup Studs

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

627 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

Tube Brush Extension Rods

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

18 products

Tube Brush Handle and Extension Kits

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

2 products

Threaded Rod Cutters

Cut rods and bolts while leaving their threads intact

6 products

Wire, Rod, and Flat Stock Curvers

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

2 products

Fixture Clamps

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

4 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

1 product

Protective Caps

Protect just about anything, including pipe, flanges, screws, and posts

25 products

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

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

496 products

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

9 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

Mechanical Control Cables

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

16 products

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

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

23 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

408 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

237 products

Flush-Fit Framing and Fittings

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

10 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Variance Indicator Backs

Replace the back on your variance indicator

2 products

Test Lead Clips

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

1 product

Variance Indicator Extension Rods

Lengthen the reach of your variance indicator

19 products

Shaft Alignment Kits

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

9 products

Variance Indicator Holder Bases

Thread a post into the hole to mount variance indicators

18 products

Shaft Balancers

Test parts for balance by placing them on the discs

8 products

Variance Indicator Holders

Position and hold variance indicators in place for accurate readings

62 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

6 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

39 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

136 products

U-Bolts

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

1,069 products

Pipe Hangers

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

620 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

438 products

Seismic Bracing Mounts

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

4 products

Routing Clamps

Secure routed lines of pipe, tubing, and conduit

690 products

Conveyor Brackets

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

31 products

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rod Caps

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

7 products

Scaffold Clamps

Construct scaffolding and secure supports, such as railings

2 products

Railing Clamps

Clamp onto metal tubes to hang lighting fixtures, threaded rod, and equipment

15 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

3 products

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

17 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