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7,058 Products

Raw Materials

Steel

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

200 products

Stainless Steel

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

146 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Edge Trim

Install on panels, boards, signs, and mirrors to protect edges from impact

280 products

Door Edge Plates

Reinforce door edges to guard them against damage from foot traffic and equipment

15 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

23 products

Door Stops

Keep doors from slamming into and damaging walls

2 products

Door Kick Plates

Protect door bases from foot traffic and equipment; also known as armor and mop plates

50 products

Strut Channel

Secure fittings in the U-shaped channel to route conduit and pipe or build other structures

97 products

Strut Channel Nuts

Fasten on threaded rod to connect components to strut channel

199 products

Strut Channel Structural Brackets

Join strut channel surfaces and corners to route conduit and pipe or build other structures

326 products

Strut Channel Trolleys

Roll along hanging strut channel to move components overhead

12 products

Strut Channel Wall Mounts

Secure strut channel to walls and posts

25 products

Strut Channel Floor Mounts

Anchor strut channel structures to the floor

55 products

Strut Channel Washers

Pair with hex nuts to connect threaded rod to strut channel

134 products

Strut Channel Shelf Brackets

Support shelving by mounting inside strut channel

43 products

Strut Channel Handles

Mount between two pieces of strut channel to create a handhold

1 product

Strut Channel Hinges

Position two lengths of strut channel at an angle

19 products

Strut Mount Hangers

Quickly attach and reposition conduit, rod, and chain along strut channel without using fasteners

9 products

Strut Channel Stair Brackets

Mount stair treads to strut channel framing

1 product

Strut Channel Braces

Reinforce the corners of strut channel structures

42 products

Strut Channel Rail Supports

Mount heavy runs of rail, tube, or pipe to your strut channel

3 products

Strut Channel Trolley Brackets

Suspend strut channel for moving trolleys along structures

2 products

Strut Channel Covers

Close off the channel to create a raceway for cable or add a finished look

16 products

Strut Channel Caps and Plugs

Cover strut channel ends to protect from sharp edges

28 products

Strut Channel Conduit Routing Mounts

Run conduit along strut channel to create a raceway for wiring

4 products

Strut Channel Beam Mounts

Run cable and conduit along a beam without drilling by mounting a length of strut channel inside

4 products

Strut Channel Outlet Boxes

Mount outlets on strut channel to supply power where needed

2 products

Strut Channel Outlet Box Covers

Enclose wiring within strut channel and knock out the holes to mount outlets and switches

1 product

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

Fasten through equally spaced holes to build and adjust guards, tables, and racks

87 products

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

The most versatile system, attach fittings along the continuous slots to build virtually anything

552 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

Two-piece fittings let you modify assembly stations, conveyors, and racks without dismantling them

73 products

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

Permanently join rails and fittings to assemble heavy duty racks, shelving, and work tables

18 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

Insert rails into fittings and tighten screws to make guards, railings, and racks

22 products

Press-Fit Framing and Fittings

Set up temporary partitions, guards, and displays using only a hammer

11 products

Door Tracks

Hang panels to slide over openings when there’s not space for a swinging door

288 products

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Suspend drop ceiling grids from the ceiling above

1 product

Ceiling Grids

Support ceiling tiles in drop ceilings

8 products

Ceiling Tile Clips

Secure ceiling tiles or connect ceiling tile frame components

2 products

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

3 products

Material Handling

Routing Clamp Rails

Use with rail-mount routing clamps to route pressurized lines in hydraulic systems

14 products

Routing Clamps

Secure routed lines of pipe, tubing, and conduit

627 products

U-Bolts

Anchor heavy pipe, tube, and conduit; stronger than routing clamps and hangers

813 products

U-Bolt Plates

Reinforce mounted U-bolts for a more secure hold

142 products

Loop Clamps

Hold pipe snug against the mounting surface to prevent movement that may cause breakage

287 products

Pipe Hangers

Suspend pipe, conduit, and tube from threaded rods, hooks, and straps

426 products

Beam Clamps

Secure lines of pipe and duct, overhead equipment, and lighting fixtures to beam flanges

9 products

Routing Rings

Suspend wire and cable by feeding it through the eyehole

37 products

Pipe Standoff Clamps

Secure pipes in sanitation drain applications and keep them from touching the mounting surface

22 products

Routing J-Hooks

Hang, adjust, and remove bundles of cable through the wide opening more easily than with routing rings

2 products

Conveyor Tracks

Create an enclosed runway for trolleys to carry loads along overhead conveyors

4 products

E-Tracks

Add straps and other parts to keep cargo from moving inside vans and trucks; stronger than L-Tracks

11 products

Pulleys

Mount or suspend to guide wire rope for lifting and pulling loads

240 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

2 products

Gutters

Catch rainwater and divert it away from a building to protect its foundation

1 product

Electrical

DIN Rails

Mount terminal blocks, power supplies, relays, and other devices on walls and in enclosures

31 products

Electrical Enclosure Mounting Channels

Position components inside electrical enclosures without drilling holes, which can leak

9 products

Cable Trays and Cable Tray Fittings

Organize and route bundles of cable while keeping them accessible anywhere along the run

110 products

Raceway and Raceway Fittings

Route and guard wiring along indoor surfaces

160 products

Conduit and Conduit Fittings

Protect wiring from impact and the environment in runs indoors, outdoors, and underground

514 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

34 products

Cable and Hose Carriers

Route, protect, and guide moving cable

6 products

Fabricating and Machining

T-Tracks

Add fixturing to flat surfaces on machines such as table saws, CNC routers, and drill presses

13 products

Conduit Benders

Bend conduit by hand, by foot, with heat, or with a hydraulic pump

5 products

Fastening and Joining

Weld Nuts

Weld to metal surfaces to add permanent threads

214 products

Lighting

Lamp Pipe Fasteners

Fasten lamp pipe to a socket or base to build and repair lamps

1 product

Lamp Pipe

Connect lamp components and conceal wires when building or repairing lamps

3 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

176 products

Fluid Handling

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Generally thicker and more rigid than tubing for distributing liquids and gases through your facility

24 products