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57,096 Products

Raw Materials

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

8,886 products

Aluminum

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

5,570 products

Stainless Steel

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

5,080 products

Brass

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

888 products

Steel

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

6,776 products

Copper

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

976 products

Bronze

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

874 products

Fiberglass

A lightweight alternative to metal and wood widely used in electrical and structural applications

439 products

Rubber

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

4,969 products

Garolite

A strong, machinable alternative to metal and plastic widely used in circuit boards and gears

1,973 products

Titanium

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

191 products

Carbon Fiber

The strongest composite we offer; comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum but lighter in weight

181 products

Ceramic

Hard and wear resistant, it also withstands corrosion and high temperatures

580 products

Nickel

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

325 products

Lead

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

95 products

Graphite

Compressible or conductive for making high-temperature seals, furnace parts, and crucibles

34 products

Tungsten

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

282 products

Glass

Clear and highly heat and chemical resistant; often used in sights, lighting, and lab equipment

301 products

Wood

Commonly used to build ramps, crates, and prototypes or to make repairs

194 products

Foam

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

2,562 products

Zinc

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

22 products

Hard Fiber

Chemically treated to be hard and dense, this is the easiest composite to machine in our offering

79 products

Molybdenum

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

57 products

Niobium

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

14 products

Tantalum

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

23 products

Gold

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

4 products

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

9 products

Mica

An electrical insulator that resists high temperatures; use in circuit breakers and heating elements

151 products

Platinum

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

22 products

Tin

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

10 products

Cobalt

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

8 products

Leather

Durable and long lasting; often used for belting, lacing, and sealing applications

3 products

Felt

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

909 products

Wax

Create seals and prototypes, lubricate tools, and polish equipment

42 products

Carbon

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

18 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

Idler Shafts

Support idler sprockets and pulleys in tensioning applications

28 products

Linear Shaft Supports

Support linear shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

24 products

Connecting Rods

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

808 products

Spur Gear Stock

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

18 products

Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

Pair with a motor for accurate starts and stops in automated motion and positioning applications

976 products

Lead Screws and Nuts

Move components in a straight line in clamping and heavy duty lifting and lowering applications

838 products

Ball Screws and Nuts

Provide smooth travel where high speeds, accurate positioning, and repeatable movement are required

205 products

Timing Belt Pulley Stock

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

17 products

Sleeve Splines

Pair with sleeve spline bearings to transmit rotary power or move loads along the shaft

9 products

Lead Screw Collars

Position components and limit travel along a lead screw

55 products

Roller Screws and Nuts

Create more points of contact to handle much higher loads than ball screws and nuts of the same size

8 products

Ball Splines

Pair with ball spline bearings for applications requiring complex, fast movements, such as robotics

26 products

End Supports for Ball Screws and Precision Lead Screws

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

16 products

Gear Box Shafts

Convert output drives from female to male

10 products

Linear Drive Nuts

Create a linear positioning system on a rotary shaft without a lead screw

3 products

Fastening and Joining

Threaded Rods

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

5,370 products

Single-End Studs

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

184 products

Standoffs

Separate, position, or connect components in assemblies

1,259 products

Studs

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

637 products

Shoulder Screws

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

36 products

Dowel Screws

Screw into holes to join two pieces of wood

13 products

Machine Key Stock

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

9 products

Anchors

Secure anything from signs to heavy machinery in concrete, brick, and drywall

36 products

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

59 products

Fluid Handling

Mixer Shafts

Replace the shaft on mixers

44 products

Mixer Propellers

Replace the propellers on mixers

9 products

Mixer Clamps

Mount mixers to stands, pipes, or tank rims

5 products

Float Rods

Connect valve bodies and floats to build or repair a float valve

18 products

Tube and Tube Fittings

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

16 products

Sintered Filters

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

3 products

Sealing

Backer Rods

Insert into gaps before caulking to reduce how much sealant you need and improve adhesion

35 products

Backer Rod Insertion Tools

Quickly set foam backer rods in caulk joints at a consistent depth without puncturing them

2 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

26 products

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

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

12 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

4 products

Rebar

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

9 products

Fabricating and Machining

Setup Studs

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

627 products

Clamping Screws

Apply pressure through a flat-tipped screw to hold material in place

17 products

Material Handling

Hoist Rings

Pivot to resist stress that would bend or break an eyebolt when lifting at an angle

1 product

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Thermal Interface Pads

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

24 products