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15,688 Products

Power Transmission

Shock Absorbers

Slow and stop loads to reduce impact that can damage equipment like conveyors, lifters, and presses

76 products

Shock Absorber Mounts

Attach threaded-body shock absorbers to equipment like conveyors, lifters, and presses

46 products

Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts

Secure shock absorbers after threading them into mounting blocks

24 products

Speed Limiters

Control the speed of movement for attached components such as doors, panels, and drill presses

72 products

Compression Springs

When squeezed, springs push back to their original length

83 products

Die Springs

Support heavy loads with minimal compression in high-impact jobs such as punching and stamping

21 products

Air Springs

Absorb vibration in moving equipment such as conveyors and transfer stations; lift and level loads

25 products

Shaft Couplings

Connect two shafts to transfer rotary motion from one to the other

231 products

Shear Couplings

Sever the connection between shafts when there's too much torque to protect parts from breaking

21 products

Mounted Bearings

Ball, roller, and sleeve bearings ready to bolt in place

18 products

Sleeve Bearings

With no moving parts, the plainest type of bearing

47 products

Ball Bearings

Create less friction than other bearings for use at high speeds

19 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect equipment and surfaces from dents and scuffs

1,785 products

Lockset Bumpers

Protect knobs and hardware on doors from carts, dollies, and other equipment

4 products

Door Silencers

Close doors quietly and keep them from rattling in their frames

3 products

Crane Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect your crane—and surrounding walls and beams—when it comes to a stop

20 products

Surface Guards

Protect walls and other flat surfaces from impact

89 products

Edge Trim

Install on panels, boards, signs, and mirrors to protect edges from impact

425 products

Door Stops

Keep doors from slamming into and damaging walls

70 products

Protective Film and Tape

Adhere to surfaces to keep them free of scratches, chemicals, moisture, and germs

93 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

78 products

Panel Connecting Trim

Connect two panels while protecting the edges from damage

33 products

Tubing Guards

Safeguard pipe, tubing, and other round equipment from impact

2 products

Door Edge Plates

Reinforce door edges to guard them against damage from foot traffic and equipment

18 products

Wear Plates

Often used on conveyors to reduce friction where parts bump into equipment to extend service life

19 products

Door Kick Plates

Protect door bases from foot traffic and equipment; also known as armor and mop plates

50 products

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

12 products

Vibration-Damping Mounts

Attach to machinery to reduce vibration and noise and extend service life

996 products

Leveling Mounts

Level machines and workbenches on uneven surfaces, reduce vibration, and protect floors

251 products

Vibration-Damping Pads

Place under machinery to reduce vibration and noise, extending service life and protecting floors

149 products

Protective Feet

Add to furniture and light equipment to protect floors from scratches and wear

16 products

T-Slotted Framing and Fittings

The most versatile system, attach fittings along the continuous slots to build virtually anything

1 product

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

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

199 products

Vibration-Damping Sheets and Tape

Stick to vibrating surfaces such as duct, between parts, or on floor joists to reduce noise

38 products

Vibration-Damping Coatings

Apply to irregularly shaped equipment and large areas to reduce noise from vibration

2 products

Cam Latches

Secure drawers, cabinets, mailboxes, and other enclosures

106 products

Multipoint Latches

Secure tall cabinets and trailer doors at multiple spots along their frame for extra holding power

16 products

Knobs

Position, tighten, and secure fixtures and equipment

21 products

Tablet, Laptop, and Mobile Device Mounts

Hold and position your electronic devices so they're in sight and within reach

4 products

Door Bumpers

Protect large swinging doors from impact where carts and vehicles often push them open

4 products

Raw Materials

Rubber

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

4,978 products

Foam

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

2,679 products

Felt

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

910 products

Fastening and Joining

Locknuts

Hold fasteners in place to prevent loosening from vibration

1 product

Spacers

Unthreaded to create space between two surfaces or objects, often to align them

29 products

Standoffs

Separate, position, or connect components in assemblies

2 products

Material Handling

Vibration-Damping Hangers

Reduce vibration and noise in suspended equipment, such as air-handling units, pipe, and duct

8 products

Loop Clamps

Hold pipe snug against the mounting surface to prevent movement that may cause breakage

346 products

Pipe Hangers

Suspend pipe, conduit, and tube from rods, hooks, and straps

107 products

Routing Clamps

Secure routed lines of pipe, tubing, and conduit

494 products

Routing Clamp Rails

Use with rail-mount routing clamps to route pressurized lines in hydraulic systems

14 products

U-Bolts

Anchor heavy pipe, tube, and conduit; stronger than routing clamps and hangers

315 products

Dock Bumpers

Prevent damage to docks and vehicles by absorbing impacts

74 products

Hitch Clamps

Strengthen the joint between your hitch insert and receiver to prevent rattling and swaying

2 products

Safety Equipment

Fall-Arrest Anchor Spans

Anchor your fall-arrest lanyard along horizontal or vertical spans; also called lifelines

3 products

Fall-Arrest Extension Straps

Hook to the D-ring on your harness to make it easier to attach a fall-arrest lanyard

6 products

Fall-Arrest Lanyards

Clip to your harness and an anchor to stop you from hitting the ground if you fall

22 products

Bollards

Anchor to the ground or floor to block vehicle access

26 products

Guardrails

Protect pedestrian walkways from vehicles

92 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Water Hammer Arresters

Absorb shock of sudden shutoffs to prevent knocking noises in water pipes

22 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Potting Compounds

Encase electronic assemblies in material that hardens to protect from dust, moisture, and vibration

82 products

Lighting

Landscape Lights

A directed beam of light illuminates paths, signs, flags, and landscape elements

4 products

Fluid Handling

Pipe and Pipe Fittings

Generally thicker and more rigid than tubing for distributing liquids and gases through your facility

159 products

Tube and Tube Fittings

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

1 product

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Graduated Cylinder Bumpers

Slip over your cylinder to prevent it from breaking if tipped

9 products