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Install these shaft covers on gear boxes, face-mount motors, and other areas where rotating shafts are exposed to protect the shaft from debris and prevent injury. When installed properly, they help comply with ANSI B11.19-2010 machinery guard standards.
Multiple thread channels (also known as thread starts) create faster linear travel than lead screws with a single thread start.
Also known as single-start and self-locking lead screws and nuts, these have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. The nut travels only when the screw turns, so your system won't unexpectedly move when the lead screw is at rest.
Plastic pins are a nonconductive and nonmagnetic alternative to metal dowel pins. Use them as pivots, hinges, shafts, jigs, and fixtures to locate or hold parts.
Made from nylon 6/6, these threaded rods resist oil, grease, and solvents. They’re nonconductive, making them good for use around sensitive electrical components.
These metric threaded rods are made from nylon 6/6 and resist oil, grease, and solvents. They’re nonconductive, making them good for use around sensitive electrical components.
These acetal threaded rods won't absorb moisture like nylon and fiberglass rods, so they're good for use in wet environments. They resist alcohol, gasoline, and solvents.
PVC threaded rods resist acids, alkalies, salt solutions, and alcohol.
PTFE threaded rods withstand temperatures up to 250° F and resist oil, grease, detergents, and most mineral acids. They're the lowest friction plastic threaded rods we offer, so they thread on smoothly.
Delrin® acetal resin, also known as acetal homopolymer, is stronger and stiffer than acetal copolymer.
The addition of PTFE provides a more slippery, wear-resistant surface than standard Delrin® acetal resin. It’s commonly fabricated into pump components, gears, and bearings.
A glass-fiber filler gives this material increased rigidity over standard Delrin® acetal resin. Use it to machine manifolds, impellers, and other parts that require rigidity.
An economical alternative to Delrin® acetal resin, this acetal copolymer offers similar wear resistance.
A silicone additive gives this material a self-lubricating surface that reduces friction and extends the life of your parts.
This material prevents the buildup of static charges.
Also known as nylon 6/6, this general purpose material is often used for bearings, gears, valve seats, and other high-wear parts.
Because this 6/12 material absorbs less water than standard nylon 6/6, it holds its shape better. It’s often machined into hose fittings and valve components.
This nylon 6/6 material is modified with MDS for a self-lubricating surface that’s more slippery than standard nylon. It's often used in high-friction applications, such as gears and bearings.
Designed for extreme wear resistance, this Kevlar-filled nylon 6/6 material lasts up to 20 times longer than unfilled nylon. Also known as Hydlar Z, it is often used for parts that are continuously exposed to wear and abrasion, such as wear strips and bushings.
With glass reinforcement, this nylon 6/6 material is stronger than standard nylon, plus it can withstand higher temperatures. It’s widely used in high-stress applications, such as caster wheels and automotive parts.
The addition of MDS results in a nylon with exceptional wear resistance as well as self-lubricating properties.
The addition of MDS gives these tubes exceptional wear resistance along with a self-lubricating surface. They're made of cast nylon 6, making them easier to machine and better electrical insulators than other MDS-filled nylon tubes.
This cast nylon 6 material is easier to machine than other types of nylon. It’s comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
This nylon stays lubricated over time because it’s filled with oil. Use it to fabricate parts for hard-to-reach places where adding lubricants would be difficult.
Use these cast nylon 6 rods to make sheaves, bushings, and pulleys. All withstand higher temperatures and are easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6 rods.
A good choice for making sprockets and pulleys, these cast nylon 6 tubes withstand higher temperatures and are easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6 tubes.
In addition to a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough material is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.
Often used in high-speed, high-precision, and high-impact applications, such as conveyor rollers and bearings, these rods stand up to scratches and scuffs better than our standard UHMW polyethylene rods. Also known as Tivar HPV.
This material suppresses static charges to prevent dust from building up.
This oil-filled material is self-lubricating for an extra-slippery surface.
If a chip of this material breaks off, it can be located by metal detectors to reduce contamination risks.
Because PVC resists many acids and alkalies, it’s widely used for tanks and in chemical-processing applications. Also known as PVC Type 1.
Offering greater impact resistance than standard PVC Type 1 with similar chemical resistance, this PVC Type 2 is widely used for parts that are subject to shock.
CPVC is just as chemical resistant as standard PVC Type 1 and can handle hotter temperatures up to 200° F.
Because this polypropylene resists swelling when exposed to water, it’s often fabricated into containers and parts for laboratory equipment.
Practically nonabsorbent, HDPE won't swell when exposed to moisture. It is denser and more rigid than LDPE, plus it's more chemical resistant.
Because ABS maintains its toughness even after thermoforming, it’s often made into storage cases, tote trays, equipment housings, and protective gear.
These black polyester rods protect from UV rays better than off-white polyester. Strong and semi-rigid, they won't swell in moist environments, so they're often made into valves, pump components, and spacers.
Polyester resists swelling in wet environments.
When moisture-resistant polyester is combined with PTFE, the result is this self-lubricating material. It’s also called Hydex and PBT.
Polycarbonate maintains good impact resistance across a wide temperature range. It's comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.
The addition of glass fibers to this polycarbonate increases tensile strength for use in structural applications.
Use Noryl PPO for electrical insulating applications where moisture is a concern. It remains dimensionally stable over time, even when temperatures fluctuate.
Known for its electrical insulating properties, this polystyrene is often used for cable connectors, electrical housings, and in microwave applications. It is also known as Rexolite.
Often fabricated into signs, packaging, and light duty housings, polystyrene is easy to thermoform.
One of the softest and most flexible plastics we offer, LDPE is more formable than HDPE.
Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.
This glass-filled PTFE is more rigid than standard PTFE for increased durability in high-stress applications.
Also called reprocessed and mechanical-grade PTFE, this material is an economical alternative to standard PTFE.
Manufactured from Rulon PTFE, a PTFE that's modified with filler material for a super-slippery, impact-resistant surface that resists wear.
Vespel® polyimide offers excellent strength, even at extreme temperatures.
Carbon enhances the stiffness of this material, while the addition of PTFE ensures a slippery surface.
Not only does PEEK provide superior wear resistance in repetitive processes, it is also resists wear caused by abrasion. PEEK can be used as a lightweight substitute for metal parts in chemical-processing applications.
A glass filler is added to this this PEEK material to offer increased durability over standard PEEK in high-stress structural applications.
Often used in food and pharmaceutical plants, these PEEK rods help you prevent contaminated products from leaving your facility.
Stronger than PTFE, PVDF offers good chemical resistance. Comparable to Kynar and Solef, it’s widely used for pump parts, tank liners, and seals.
Often used for circuit-breaker housings, manifolds, and semiconductor components, Ultem PEI offers excellent electrical-insulating properties.
When excellent chemical resistance is combined with an ability to hold tight tolerances, the result is PPS—a material that’s widely machined into parts for chemical-processing applications. It is comparable to Techtron and Ryton.
Use PFA in place of PTFE and FEP for durability in repetitive processes, such as pump parts. It is chemical resistant across a wide temperature range.
Widely used to make parts that require autoclaving, polysulfone is a hard, rigid material that’s easy to machine and thermoform. It maintains its physical properties when heated, even when exposed to steam.
Among the strongest plastic materials we offer, Torlon PAI has a slippery surface that resists wear. Use it to make high-friction compressor parts, bearings, and seals.
Stronger and more rigid than Torlon 4301 and 4203 because they’re filled with glass, these Torlon 5030 rods are also electrical insulators like Torlon 4203.
Use these Torlon 4203 rods instead of standard Torlon PAI to create parts that not only withstand extreme temperatures, but also are electrical insulators.
Often used as gaskets and bearings, this slippery-surface material absorbs virtually no moisture. PCTFE is equivalent to Kel-F and Neoflon.
Offering excellent resistance to shock, PPSU is frequently fabricated into vehicle parts and machine components that are subject to vibration. It withstands higher temperatures than polysulfone and can handle repeated autoclaving cycles.
Just as chemical resistant as PTFE, yet FEP offers greater impact strength. Use it to make valve components and gaskets.
At only half the weight of glass, polycarbonate maintains excellent impact resistance across a wide temperature range. It's comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.
This extruded acrylic offers similar performance as cast acrylic at a lower cost.
Cast acrylic is easier to machine than extruded acrylic. It's comparable to Lucite and Plexiglas® Acrylic.
PETG can be formed into complex shapes without sacrificing durability.
Widely used as shipping tubes, this cellulose is also known as butyrate.
Because PVC resists acids and alkalies, it is often used in tanks and chemical-processing applications where visibility is essential.
Resistant to scratches and scuffs, mirrored acrylic is an economical alternative to mirrored polycarbonate.