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18,090 Products

Most Likely Products

Steel

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

Rotary Shafts

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

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

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

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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

Brass

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

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Copper

Our most conductive metal for electrical applications—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

Zinc

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

Carbon Fiber

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

Bronze

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

Ceramic

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

Fiberglass

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

Garolite

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

Cobalt

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

Lead

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

Titanium

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

Tungsten

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

Nickel

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

Gold

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

Platinum

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

Molybdenum

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

Tantalum

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

Niobium

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

Power Transmission

Rotary Shafts

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

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion

Idler Shafts

Support idler sprockets and pulleys in tensioning applications

Gear Box Shafts

Gear Box Shafts

Convert output drives from female to male

Fastening and Joining

Dowel Pins

Align parts before assembly or use as a pivot, shaft, or hinge to join moving components

Dowel Pin Stock

Dowel Pin Stock

Cut to the length you need for positioning and holding parts in place

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