When compared to standard 304 stainless steel, this material can be machined faster with less wear on cutting tools. It's also called Prodec and Project 70+.

The textured surface hides fingerprints and dents. This material is widely used in decorative applications, such as partitions and handrails.

Offering outstanding resistance to surface wear and corrosion, Nitronic 60 stainless steel is often used for shafts, fasteners, and valves.

This material is hardened for improved strength and wear resistance.

Offering outstanding strength, 15-5 PH stainless steel is often used for gears and shafts.

13-8 PH stainless steel can be hardened at lower temperatures than other heat-treatable types of stainless steel. It is widely used for fittings, pins, and lock washers.

This material machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than standard 316 stainless steel. It's also called Prodec and Project 70+.

A high nickel content allows Alloy 20 stainless steel to stand up to harsh chemicals in caustic environments. It's also known as Carpenter 20.

2205 stainless steel resists cracking even when faced with a combination of tensile stress, corrosive chemicals, and heat. Also known as duplex stainless steel, it has twice the strength of 316 stainless steel. Use it for high-pressure applications in caustic environments.

Often used for fasteners and valves, 410 stainless steel withstands wear caused by abrasion.

Suitable for making molds, 420 stainless steel is a hard, wear-resistant material that can be finely polished to a very smooth surface.

The titanium content of 321 stainless steel preserves corrosion resistance around weld points.

The matte plating on these rods increases corrosion resistance and wear resistance.

Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength.

Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength.

Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile 4140 alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.

Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile 4140 alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.

4130 alloy steel has a low carbon content that provides good weldability. It's often used for structural applications.

A modified version of 4340 alloy steel, 300M is used in applications that require high yield strength, such as torsion bars and drive shafts.

A vacuum arc remelting (VAR) casting process gives 9310 superior strength, hardness, and fatigue resistance over other types of alloy steel. It's often machined into heavy duty gears, clutch parts, and ratchets.

Choose between rods that are polished to a brushed finish or a mirror-like finish.

The matte plating on these rods, sometimes called industrial chrome and hard chrome, creates a slippery surface that minimizes galling and prevents parts from seizing.

Polished on the outside to a #8 reflective, mirror-like finish, these tubes have no visible grain lines.

The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.

The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.

The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.

More corrosion resistant and easier to form than multipurpose 6061 aluminum, 6063 is primarily used for exterior railings, decorative trim, and door frames.

More corrosion resistant and easier to form than multipurpose 6061 aluminum, 6063 is primarily used for exterior railings, decorative trim, and door frames.

While 2024 aluminum was initially designed for structural components in aircraft, it's now widely used when a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed, such as for gears, shafts, and fasteners. It offers similar performance to 7075 aluminum, but it’s not as strong.

While 2024 aluminum was initially designed for structural components in aircraft, it's now widely used when a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed, such as for gears, shafts, and fasteners. It offers similar performance to 7075 aluminum, but it’s not as strong.

2011 has the best machinability of all the aluminum alloys. It is the most selected aluminum for screws, tube fittings, hose parts, and other items that require extensive machining.

3003 aluminum stands up to outdoor use, as well as exposure to chemicals. It offers a good combination of strength, formability, and weldability. It's often used for storage tanks, heat exchangers, and general sheet metal work.

5086 aluminum is used on ships, oil rigs, tanks, and pressure vessels because of its excellent saltwater resistance and formability.

With the highest lead content of all the brass alloys, 360 offers the best machinability. Often called free-machining and free-cutting brass, it stands up to high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping operations with minimal wear on your tools. It’s commonly used for gears, pinions, and lock components.

The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. Sometimes called cartridge brass, it's commonly used for ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware.

The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. Sometimes called cartridge brass, it's commonly used for ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware.

A lead-free alternative to 485 brass, 464 brass offers good weldability, strength, and wear resistance. It’s widely used for marine hardware, pump and propeller shafts, and rivets.

Also known as high-leaded naval brass, 485 brass contains lead for good machinability. It is commonly used for marine hardware, valve stems, and screw machine products.

With 99.99% copper content, 101 copper has higher purity than 110 copper, resulting in superior electrical conductivity. It's commonly called OFE and OFHC copper. Use it in electrical applications, such as for coaxial cables and terminal lugs.

With 99.99% copper content, 101 copper has higher purity than 110 copper, resulting in superior electrical conductivity. It's commonly called OFE and OFHC copper. Use it in electrical applications, such as for coaxial cables and terminal lugs.

With the addition of lead, this beryllium copper alloy forms small chips that won’t clog machines when it’s drilled or cut, so it is ideal for automated production lines.

182 copper is stronger, harder, and more wear resistant than 110 copper. Also known as RWMA Class 2 chromium copper, it's commonly used in resistance welding, for circuit-breaker parts, and for molds to make plastic parts.

These 17510 beryllium copper rods are not only conductive, but also non-sparking and non-magnetic, making them suitable for mines, oil rigs, and navigational tools.

Commonly called silicon-bronze, 655 bronze contains more silicon than other bronze alloys, making it suitable for all types of welding.

The addition of nickel gives 630 bronze high strength. It is also called aluminum-nickel-bronze.

Because 510 bronze is very strong and formable, it is the best choice for applications involving repetitive motion, such as springs and bellows.

Because Grade 2 titanium is 99% pure, it is more corrosion resistant than Grades 5 and 9 but not as strong. It has good formability and weldability. Common uses include chemical processing equipment, heat exchangers, and marine hardware.

Purer than Grade 5 titanium, these long-lasting rods resist fracturing from use even when cracked.

Because Invar 36 holds its size and shape when temperatures rise, these nickel-iron alloy rods are the go-to material when dimensional stability is required. They are commonly used when precision is a priority, such as for scientific instruments and optical devices.

200 nickel rods are over 98% pure, so they offer corrosion resistance along with good formability, weldability, and electrical conductivity. They're often used in food-processing equipment and chemical shipping drums.

From marine hardware to chemical-processing equipment, 400 nickel rods are widely used for their strength, weldability, and formability. Comparable to Monel, this nickel-copper alloy will stand up to highly corrosive environments, such as those involving salt water, sulfuric acid, and alkalies.

Even in temperatures up to 2000° F, Alloy X nickel rods offer good strength and weldability, along with excellent oxidation resistance. They're often used for components in gas turbine engines and furnaces. This material is equivalent to Inconel HX and Hastelloy X.

This Alloy 22 nickel resists highly corrosive environments better than other nickel alloys such as 625 and C-276.

Use these cast-lead discs as spacers, washers, and counterbalances.

With 99.9% tin content, this material is considered commercially pure. It's commonly used to make gaskets and filters.

This material suppresses static charges to prevent dust from building up.

Because this polypropylene resists swelling when exposed to water, it’s often fabricated into containers and parts for laboratory equipment.

Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.

Carbon enhances the stiffness of this material, while the addition of PTFE ensures a slippery surface.

This extruded acrylic offers similar performance as cast acrylic at a lower cost.

This extruded acrylic offers similar performance as cast acrylic at a lower cost.

Cast acrylic is easier to machine than extruded acrylic. It's comparable to Lucite and Plexiglas® Acrylic.

At only half the weight of glass, polycarbonate maintains excellent impact resistance across a wide temperature range. It's comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.

PETG can be formed into complex shapes without sacrificing durability.

A good all-around choice, Garolite G-10/FR4 is strong, machinable, and electrically insulating. It meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.

Offering higher strength and better heat resistance than Garolite G-10/FR4, Garolite G-11 is suitable for continuous use in elevated temperatures.

Using nothing more than standard high-speed steel tooling, Garolite LE can be machined into intricate parts.

Stronger than Garolite CE with better electrical-insulating properties, Garolite XX is often fabricated into low-cost electrical components.

Garolite CE is often fabricated into parts where high strength is not required.

Choose these Garolite G-7 rods for their high heat tolerance—they withstand temperatures up to 425° F. While not as strong as Garolite G-9, they offer better arc resistance in dry environments.

Use Garolite G-10 in place of Garolite G-10/FR4 for applications that are sensitive to halogen, such as in nuclear plants. It's strong, machinable, and electrically insulating.

Rated for temperatures down to -450° F, this Garolite G-10 CR performs better in cryogenic applications than other glass epoxies.