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Fed. Spec. WW-H-171 Type 23

8,969 Products

Raw Materials

Aluminum

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

1,338 products

Steel

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

795 products

Stainless Steel

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

378 products

Fiberglass

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

171 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

825 products

Carbon Fiber

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

136 products

Brass

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

151 products

Foam

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

49 products

Rubber

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

357 products

Garolite

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

314 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing Rails

Attach fittings along the continuous slots to build virtually anything

287 products

T-Slotted Framing Fasteners

Secure brackets and other accessories to T-slotted rails

265 products

T-Slotted Framing Braces

Reinforce joined corners of T-slotted rails for a sturdier connection than structural brackets

73 products

T-Slotted Framing Structural Brackets

Join T-slotted rail surfaces and corners to build virtually any structure

467 products

T-Slotted Framing Brace Ends

Pair with a T-slotted rail to make a brace of any length

17 products

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

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

1,655 products

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

273 products

Clamp-On Framing and Fittings

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

213 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

125 products

Press-Fit Framing and Fittings

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

74 products

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

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

41 products

Locking-Slotted Framing and Fittings

Make platforms, bases, and other structures that stand up to more movement than T-slotted framing

10 products

Flush-Fit Framing and Fittings

Create smooth stair and platform railings by sliding fittings into rails and tightening the screws

11 products

Panel Connecting Trim

Connect two panels while protecting the edges from damage

33 products

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

351 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

2 products

Rebar

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

9 products

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

4 products

Fastening and Joining

Weld Nuts

Weld to metal surfaces to add permanent threads

235 products

Material Handling

Scaffold Clamps

Construct scaffolding and secure supports, such as railings

2 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Shelf Brackets

Mount and support shelves

72 products

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

253 products