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Power Transmission

Shafts

Transmit power, motion, and speed between machine components

Lead Screw Nuts

Lead Screw Nuts

Mate with lead screws to move components in a straight line

Lead Screws

Pair with lead screw nuts to move components in a straight line

Connecting Rods

Connecting Rods

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

Ball Screws and Nuts

Ball Screws and Nuts

Internal ball bearings roll on screws for low friction when moving components at high speeds

Splines and Spline Bearings

Splines and Spline Bearings

Transmit rotary power or move loads along the length of splines

Gears and Gear Racks

Gears and Gear Racks

Connect two rotary shafts to change a system's speed, torque, and angle

Ball Screw/Splines

Ball Screw/Splines

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

Roller Screws and Nuts

Roller Screws and Nuts

More contact points to move heavier loads than ball and lead screw assemblies

Lead and Ball Screw End Supports

Lead and Ball Screw End Supports

Brace and secure the ends of lead screws and ball screws

Raw Materials

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable but lacks corrosion resistance

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments

Aluminum

Lightweight, easy to machine, and corrosion resistant in wet environments

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze for making nuts, hinges, and locks

Garolite

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

Tungsten

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

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Copper

The most conductive of our metals, it excels in all types of electrical applications

Fastening and Joining

Dowel Pins

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

Threaded Rods

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

Single-End Studs

Single-End Studs

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

Studs

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

Driver Shafts

Attach to a handle to create your own driver tool, or pair with socket wrenches and power tools

Fabricating and Machining

Setup Studs

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

Building and Machinery Hardware

Lever Handles

Replace gear levers or attach to cranks and hand wheels to make them easier to turn

Ball-Lever Shafts

Ball-Lever Shafts

Attach a ball knob to create a custom handle for operating machinery

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