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33,224 Products

Most Likely Products

Rotary Shafts

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

Steel

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

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

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

All Results

Power Transmission

Rotary Shafts

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

Idler Shafts

Support idler sprockets and pulleys in tensioning applications

Mounted Bearings

Mounted Bearings

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

Ball Bearings

Create less friction than other bearings for use at high speeds

Linear Bearings

Linear Bearings

Minimize friction as parts move along a shaft

Flanged Sleeve Bearings

Flanged Sleeve Bearings

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

Sleeve Bearings

Sleeve Bearings

With no moving parts, the plainest type of bearing

Roller Bearings

Roller Bearings

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

Thrust Bearings

Thrust Bearings

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

Pivot Bearings

Best for applications that require small, precise oscillating motion with limited twisting

Sleeve Splines and Bearings

Sleeve Splines and Bearings

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

Flexible Shafts

Flexible Shafts

Snake around curves and obstructions to transmit rotary motion along any path

Rigid Shaft Couplings

Rigid Shaft Couplings

Join two shafts that are aligned and handle higher torque than flexible shaft couplings

Flexible Shaft Couplings

Flexible Shaft Couplings

Connect two shafts that are misaligned to transfer rotary motion from one to the other

Ball Screw/Splines and Bearings

Ball Screw/Splines and Bearings

Transmit rotary power, move loads along the shaft, or do both at once

Spur Gears

The simplest type of gear for transferring motion, with straight, parallel teeth

Bevel Gears

Reduce speed while transmitting motion at a right angle

Worm Gears

Reduce speed while transferring motion at a right angle in only one direction

Ratchet Gears and Pawls

Ratchet Gears and Pawls

Transmit motion in one direction and stop it in the other

Miter Gears

Connect shafts at a right angle without changing speed or torque

Internal Spur Gears

Internal Spur Gears

Teeth on the inside mesh with standard spur gears to save space

Helical Gears

Curved teeth stay in contact longer to transmit heavier loads at higher speeds than spur gears

Gear Box Shafts

Gear Box Shafts

Convert output drives from female to male

Ball Splines and Bearings

Ball Splines and Bearings

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

Drive Sprockets

Drive Sprockets

Mount directly onto a shaft to transmit rotary motion and torque

Timing Belt Pulley Stock

Timing Belt Pulley Stock

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

Idler Sprockets

Idler Sprockets

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

Pulley and Sprocket Bushings

Pulley and Sprocket Bushings

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

Shaft Collars

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

Linear Drive Nuts

Linear Drive Nuts

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

Raw Materials

Steel

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

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

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

Aluminum

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

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Tungsten

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

Brass

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

Bronze

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

Carbon Fiber

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

Garolite

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

Titanium

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

Copper

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

Lead

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

Fiberglass

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

Ceramic

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

Niobium

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

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

Hard Fiber

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

Nickel

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

Cobalt

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

Molybdenum

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

Zinc

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

Fluid Handling

Mixer Shafts

Replace the shaft on mixers

Safety Equipment

Rotary Shaft Covers

Rotary Shaft Covers

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

Building and Machinery Hardware

Mechanical Control Cables

Mechanical Control Cables

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

Material Handling

Wheel Bearings

Reduce friction between the axle and the wheel for smooth movement

Fastening and Joining

Driver Extension Adapters

Driver Extension Adapters

Create a tool that’s as long as you need to reach deeply recessed fasteners

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