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Raw Materials

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Aluminum

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

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

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

Brass

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

Steel

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

Copper

Our most conductive metal for electrical applications—all with material certificates for traceability

Rubber

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

Bronze

Better wear resistance than copper and brass—all with material certificates for traceability

Fiberglass

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

Garolite

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

Titanium

The most corrosion-resistant metal we offer—all with material certificates for traceability

Ceramic

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

Carbon Fiber

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

Nickel

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

Graphite

Compressible or conductive for making high-temperature seals, furnace parts, and crucibles

Tungsten

Our densest metal resists wear and heat to make end mills, heat shields, electrodes, and more

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

Wood

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

Zinc

Draws corrosion away from nearby metal; an alternative to lead for sound barriers and vibration dampers

Foam

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

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

Hard Fiber

Chemically treated to be hard and dense, this is the easiest composite to machine in our offering

Niobium

Conductive and corrosion resistant even at extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

Tantalum

Conductive with a higher melting point than most metals—all with material certificates for traceability

Mica

An electrical insulator that resists high temperatures; use in circuit breakers and heating elements

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

Felt

Thicker and more absorbent than fabric for insulating, polishing, cushioning, and gasketing

Gold

Form into electronic components that won't corrode—all with material certificates for traceability

Carbon

An electrical conductor that’s often used in electronics and sensors

Tin

Soft and malleable for forming gaskets and filters; also mixes with other metals to make solder

Wax

Create seals and prototypes, lubricate tools, and polish equipment

Cobalt

Resists impact and rapid temperature changes—all with material certificates for traceability

Leather

Durable and long lasting; often used for belting, lacing, and sealing applications

Platinum

Formable and conductive while resisting extreme heat—all with material certificates for traceability

Power Transmission

Rotary Shafts

Pair with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings to reduce friction in manual and automated systems

Linear Shaft Supports

Linear Shaft Supports

Support linear shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

Connecting Rods

Connecting Rods

Use with rod ends and swivel joints to link components in push/pull assemblies

Spur Gears and Racks

Spur Gears and Racks

The simplest type of gear for transferring motion, with straight, parallel teeth

Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

Pair with a motor for accurate starts and stops in automated motion and positioning applications

Ball Screws and Nuts

Ball Screws and Nuts

Provide smooth travel where high speeds, accurate positioning, and repeatable movement are required

Lead Screws and Nuts

Lead Screws and Nuts

Move components in a straight line in clamping and heavy duty lifting and lowering applications

Timing Belt Pulley Stock

Timing Belt Pulley Stock

Machine your own timing belt pulleys to fit an exact width and shaft diameter

Lead Screw Collars

Lead Screw Collars

Position components and limit travel along a lead screw

Ball Splines

Pair with ball spline bearings for applications requiring complex, fast movements, such as robotics

End Supports for Ball Screws and Precision Lead Screws

End Supports for Ball Screws and Precision Lead Screws

Brace and secure the ends of ball screws and precision lead screws

Sleeve Splines and Bearings

Sleeve Splines and Bearings

Transmit rotary power or move loads along the length of splines

Roller Screws and Nuts

Roller Screws and Nuts

Create more points of contact to handle much higher loads than ball screws and nuts of the same size

Fastening and Joining

Threaded Rods

Anchor, connect, or hang components in a wide variety of applications

Single-End Studs

Single-End Studs

Use the unthreaded end as a pivot point, hinge, shaft, or locator pin

Studs

Press, weld, or screw in place to add a threaded fastening point

Dowel Screws

Screw into holes to join two pieces of wood

Machine Key Stock

Machine Key Stock

Cut a custom length to transfer torque from shafts to components such as gears and sprockets

Thread Adapters

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

Anchors

Secure anything from signs to heavy machinery in concrete, brick, and drywall

Standoffs

Separate, position, or connect components in assemblies

Sealing

Backer Rods

Insert into gaps before caulking to reduce how much sealant you need and improve adhesion

Backer Rod Insertion Tools

Backer Rod Insertion Tools

Quickly set foam backer rods in caulk joints at a consistent depth without puncturing them

Fluid Handling

Mixer Shafts

Replace the shaft on mixers

Mixer Propellers

Mixer Propellers

Replace the propellers on mixers

Mixer Clamps

Mount mixers to stands, pipes, or tank rims

Float Rods

Connect valve bodies and floats to build or repair a float valve

Tube and Tube Fittings

Tube and Tube Fittings

Typically more flexible than pipe for carrying liquids and gases in short runs around equipment

Sintered Filters

Sintered Filters

Tiny holes let particles such as air, gas, and vapor pass through while trapping contaminants

Building and Machinery Hardware

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

Slip-On Framing and Fittings

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

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

Weld-Together Framing and Fittings

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

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

Rebar

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

Toilet Tank Replacement Parts

Toilet Tank Replacement Parts

Replace parts such as flappers, fill valves, and floats in your toilet tank

Fabricating and Machining

Setup Studs

Secure setup clamps and fixtures to your machine table or assemble heavy machines

Clamps

Hold workpieces securely in place

Material Handling

Hoist Rings

Pivot to resist stress that would bend or break an eyebolt when lifting at an angle

Electrical

Thermal Interface Material

Thermal Interface Material

Dissipate heat away from electronic components

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