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3,129 Products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Pendant Switches

Control machinery, such as cranes, hoists, and trolleys, from a safe distance

91 products

Push-Button Switches

Our most common switch type actuates circuits with the push of a button

389 products

Touch-Pad Switches

Lay flat or mount on a wall to alert you when doors open or objects are removed

4 products

Snap-Acting Switches

Open and close circuits quickly to minimize arcing and sticking; often used as door-open indicators

5 products

Enabling Switches

Equipment only runs while you press the switch; also known as deadman switches

18 products

Emergency Stop Switches

Cut power to equipment during emergencies

190 products

Doorbell Switches

Activate doorbells or buzzers with the push of a button

22 products

Finger-Touch Switches

Lightly touch with your finger to turn circuits on and off

36 products

Air-Actuated Switches

Press with your hand or foot to turn circuits on and off with air pressure

7 products

Fingerprint Scanners

Use fingerprints to confirm the identity of personnel before granting access to areas or equipment

3 products

Automatic Door Switches

Doors open when you touch a button or the switches detect motion

9 products

Circuit Breakers

Reusable way to interrupt circuits when they overload or short

76 products

Data Port Locks

Block USB or Ethernet ports from unauthorized use

9 products

Data Port Plugs

Keep dust, debris, and moisture out of unused computer ports

3 products

USB Connector Caps

Shield unused USB connectors from damage, contaminants, and moisture

1 product

Fabricating and Machining

Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

Shut off abrasive blasters if the operator loses control; also known as deadman switches

1 product

Locating and Support Buttons

Secure and position workpieces and fixtures from the bottom or side

71 products

Fastening and Joining

Rivets

Join materials together permanently, especially when too thin or fragile to fasten with screws

127 products

Fabric Snaps

Join soft, heavy fabrics such as leather and canvas

54 products

Spring Plunger Catches

Act as a stop for positioning ball-nose and long-nose spring plungers

8 products

Spring Button Clips

Join pieces of telescoping tubing using spring force

35 products

Quick-Release Pin Retaining Caps

Hold quick-release pins in holes that are oversized or out of round

19 products

Fluid Handling

Manual On-Off Valves

Start and stop flow through a line

32 products

Directional Control Valves

Manage the flow of fluids to move equipment in air- and hydraulic-powered systems

19 products

Hose and Hose Fittings

Flexible and stronger than tubing; often used to convey liquids and gases under pressure

52 products

Material Handling

Chain Hoist Replacement Parts

Replace brake coils and discs, control pendants, and other parts on electric chain hoists

6 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

4 products

Lighting

Light Switches

Manually turn lights on and off

7 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Protective Caps

Protect just about anything, including pipe, flanges, screws, and posts

872 products

Protective Plugs

Insert into holes in pipe, containers, panels, and parts to keep out debris

863 products

T-Slotted Framing Switches

Attach to your rail to actuate components or cut power

10 products

Safety Equipment

Fire Alarm Pull Stations

Activate to send a signal to your control panel if there's a fire

1 product