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U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Qualifying

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DFARS Specialty Metals

651 Products

Power Transmission

Telescoping Rails

Carry heavy loads, such as in pick-and-place applications, machine tool doors, and press arms

40 products

Guide Rails

Use for short-travel, high-speed applications that require low friction

59 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Drawer Slides

Smoothly guide drawers in and out of cabinets

352 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

41 products

T-Slotted Framing Drawer Slides

Extend and retract T-slotted rails along each other for use with drawers and pullout trays

6 products

T-Slotted Framing Rail Slides

Pass T-slotted rails alongside each other to move components such as drawers, panels, and doors

21 products

Weld-Together Framing Rails

Permanently join with connectors to assemble heavy duty racks, shelving, and work tables

32 products

Weld-Together Framing Connectors

Create permanent joints between weld-together rails to build heavy duty racks, shelving, and tables

6 products

Strut Channel

Route conduit and pipe or build other structures

7 products

Raw Materials

Aluminum

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

47 products

Carbon Fiber

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

12 products

Fastening and Joining

Connectors for Telescoping Tubes

Lock tubes in place to create adjustable structures, such as folding stands and extension poles

15 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Temporary Partition Poles

Support tarps, drop cloths, and plastic sheeting to create temporary walls that block dust

3 products

Stacking Caps and Targets

Turn the ends of posts into stackable shelving and rack systems

6 products