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Cotton/Polyester Fabric

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Fluorescent Amber

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Hardness

Tolerance Rating

Maximum Temperature

Less than 1,000° F

1,000° F to 1,999° F

2,000° F to 2,999° F

3,000° F to 3,999° F

4,000° F or greater

Backing Type

RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

DFARS Specialty Metals

REACH

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

Specifications Met

CPSC Compliant 16 CFR 1201 Category I and II

Federal Specification

NACE MR0175/ISO 15156

OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.701

State of California Standard

U.S. Congressional Act

Minimum Temperature

-250° F or less

-249° F to -200° F

-199° F to -100° F

-99° F to -1° F

Greater than 0° F

Fabrication

Performance

Chemical Resistant

Corrosion Resistant

Easy Thermoform

Electrically Insulating

Erosion Resistant

Fatigue Resistant

High Temperature

Impact Resistant

Metal Detectable

Moisture Resistant

Appearance

Texture

Yield Strength

Less than 10,000 psi

10,000 psi to 19,999 psi

20,000 psi to 99,999 psi

100,000 psi to 199,999 psi

200,000 psi or greater

Certificate Type

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Cure Date

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report

Heat Treatment

Stress Relieved

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40,118 Products

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

Brass

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

Rubber

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

Bronze

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

Copper

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

Wax

Create seals and prototypes, lubricate tools, and polish equipment

Garolite

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

Foam

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

Wood

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

Graphite

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

Titanium

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

Hard Fiber

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

Mica

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

Glass

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

Nickel

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

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

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

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

Tin

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

Carbon

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

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

Tungsten

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

Felt

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

Molybdenum

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

Niobium

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

Sealing

Backer Rods

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

Fastening and Joining

Machine Key Stock

Machine Key Stock

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

Machine Keys

Transmit torque from rotating shafts to gears, sprockets, and other machine parts

Solder

Join pieces of metal without melting the base material

Power Transmission

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings to reduce friction in manual and automated systems

Fabricating and Machining

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

Prototyping Foam

Prototyping Foam

Carve, mill, or sand into lightweight parts for testing

Lathe Tool Blanks

Lathe Tool Blanks

Machine custom lathe tool bits

Dovetail Blanks

Dovetail Blanks

Machine a blank workpiece with precut dovetails and locating slots for easy setup

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Steel Hat Channel

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

Rebar

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

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Pedestal (35" Ht. x 4" Wd. x 4" Dp.)