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Grade 5 Titanium

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Tolerance Rating

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Durometer 50D to Durometer 65D

Knoop 420 HK 0.1

Appearance

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Maximum Temperature

Less than 250° F

250° F to 499° F

500° F to 999° F

1,000° F to 1,999° F

2,000° F or greater

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Performance

Bearing Quality

Chemical Resistant

Corrosion Resistant

Easy Thermoform

Electrically Insulating

High Temperature

Highly Weldable

Impact Resistant

Metal Detectable

Moisture Resistant

Heat Treatment

Thickness

RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

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REACH

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DFARS Specialty Metals

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1,305 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

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

Aluminum

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

Rubber

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

Ceramic

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

Brass

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

Resin Fillers

Add to epoxy, urethane, and polyester resins to reduce weight and shrinkage

Wood

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

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

Glass

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

Lead

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

Nickel

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

Fabricating and Machining

Tooling Balls

Create a physical reference point for aligning workpieces in fixturing

Material Handling

Ball Transfers

Install in arrays to create platforms for conveying, rotating, and positioning heavy objects

Ball Transfer Plates

Ball Transfer Plates

Rest on flat surfaces to create platforms for conveying, rotating, and positioning heavy objects

Ball Transfer Stops

Ball Transfer Stops

Raise to hold loads in place and lower to let them through

Material Support Stands

Material Support Stands

Feed material and hold it steady while machining

Hitch Balls

Mount to hitch inserts and use with hitch receivers and couplers to tow trailers

Hitch Inserts

Fit into hitch receivers and secure with a hitch pin to create a connection for towing

Hitch Pins

Secure hitch inserts to hitch receivers for towing

Hitch Receivers

Hitch Receivers

Use with hitch inserts and pins to create a complete hitch for towing

Hitch Kits

Everything you need to attach a hitch to your vehicle’s receiver

Tow Hooks

Bolt to vehicles and connect to tow eyes on trailers for towing

Tow Eyes

Mount to trailers and connect to tow hooks or drawbar couplers on vehicles for towing

Drawbar Couplers

Drawbar Couplers

Use with drawbar rings to connect trailers to vehicles; also known as pintle hitches

Forklift Hitch Receivers

Forklift Hitch Receivers

Secure to forklift forks and slide in a hitch to adapt a forklift for towing

Fluid Handling

Floats

Replace a float or combine with a rod and valve body to build your own float valve

Fastening and Joining

Adhesive Spacing Beads

Adhesive Spacing Beads

Add to structural and instant-bond adhesives to keep them from oozing out during clamping

Magnets

Attract or repel metal objects to hang, secure, or position them

Measuring and Inspecting

Metal Detector Calibration Kits

Metal Detector Calibration Kits

Test the sensitivity of food-processing metal detectors

Bore Gauges

Insert into a hole and expand the contacts to measure diameter

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Flagpole Accessories

Flagpole Accessories

Add or replace flagpole components like pulleys, rope cleats, ornaments, and base collars

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