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42,021 Products

Raw Materials

Foam

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

2,527 products

Rubber

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

3,695 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

6,760 products

Steel

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

3,468 products

Aluminum

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

2,812 products

Stainless Steel

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

2,655 products

Felt

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

885 products

Brass

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

499 products

Fabric

Use to cover, clean, and insulate objects

206 products

Copper

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

715 products

Wood

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

154 products

Fiberglass

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

210 products

Garolite

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

1,361 products

Bronze

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

210 products

Carbon Fiber

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

134 products

Nickel

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

95 products

Leather

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

54 products

Tungsten

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

67 products

Titanium

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

123 products

Lead

A dense insulator often used to shield against radiation and absorb sound and vibration

77 products

Glass

Clear and highly heat and chemical resistant; often used in sights, lighting, and lab equipment

132 products

Ceramic

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

269 products

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

5 products

Platinum

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

4 products

Hard Fiber

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

62 products

Zinc

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

19 products

Tin

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

10 products

Graphite

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

46 products

Cobalt

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

5 products

Mica

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

51 products

Molybdenum

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

16 products

Carbon

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

21 products

Tantalum

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

6 products

Niobium

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

6 products

Sealing

Gasket Tape

Stick in place around doors, enclosures, and vents to create a leak-resistant seal

58 products

Gasket Material

Cut custom shapes and sizes to fill gaps between flat surfaces

631 products

Edge Seals

Block dust, water, and wind from entering the gaps around doors and windows

524 products

Rope Seals

Insulate the edges of oven, furnace, and boiler doors to keep heat in

135 products

Sealants

Fill and seal gaps in metal, plastic, wood, and other materials

18 products

Thread Sealants

Create a seal between threaded connections to prevent loosening from vibration

61 products

Backer Rods

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

35 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Edge Trim

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

434 products

Surface Guards

Protect walls and other flat surfaces from impact

119 products

Wear Plates

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

15 products

Bumpers

Absorb impact to protect equipment and surfaces from dents and scuffs

9 products

Corner Guards

Shield corners on walls and other surfaces from impact

82 products

Protective Film

Temporarily adhere to surfaces to protect them from scratches, nicks, and dirt

27 products

Wall Bases

Protect the bottom of walls from foot traffic and impact

12 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 Kick Plates

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

50 products

Door Edge Plates

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

18 products

Door Strips

Hang from mounting plates to create strip doors, or replace worn strips in an existing door

233 products

Strip Doors

Keep hot or cold air in and dust and debris out while allowing people to move through doorways

168 products

Strip Door Mounting Plates

Bolt or press door strips on these plates to create strip doors

32 products

Thresholds

Transition between flooring surfaces and reduce gaps between doors and floors

24 products

Weatherstripping

Seal gaps around doors, windows, and frames

88 products

Door Drip Guards

Divert rain and snow away from door openings

13 products

Threshold Ramps

Create a gradual incline between uneven floor surfaces for wheelchairs and other wheeled equipment

6 products

Hand Grips

Cover handles so they're more comfortable and secure to hold

13 products

Bolt-Together Framing and Fittings

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

19 products

Strut Channel Framing and Fittings

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

33 products

Window Film

Apply to windows for privacy, insulation, less glare, and a lower chance of shattering

27 products

Fastening and Joining

Tape

Bind, seal, and mark surfaces

2,224 products

Shim Stock

Cut into custom shapes to align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery

1,260 products

Shims

Align and space components on shafts, or level machinery, cabinets, and doors

372 products

Hook and Loop

Press to interlock pieces and fasten materials together

553 products

Snap-Together Fasteners

Mate the mushroom-shaped heads to join materials together with more holding power than hook and loop

54 products

Magnets

Attract or repel metal objects to hang, secure, or position them

276 products

Magnet-Receptive Sheets

Cut with scissors to form custom nonmetallic, nonmagnetic surfaces that magnets will stick to

3 products

Weld-Backing Tape

Stick to the back of welding seams to contain spatter and prevent gases from weakening the weld

11 products

Adhesives

Bond surfaces together

65 products

Material Handling

Webbing

Create straps for holding cargo in place

171 products

Strapping

Secure pallet loads, crates, and packages for transit

133 products

Conveyor Pulley Coatings

Add friction to help conveyor belts stay on pulleys

6 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Feeler Gauges

Check gaps and alignment between machine parts and other surfaces

381 products

Water Test Strips

Dip into water and a color change indicates chemicals, pH, and other conditions

20 products

pH Testing Paper

Check pH levels without a meter

9 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Pipe Insulation

Fit around pipe, tubing, and tanks to reduce heat loss or condensation

109 products

Pipe Insulation Repair Strips

Patch and protect damaged pipe insulation

3 products

Pipe Insulation Jacketing

Guard pipe insulation from impact, moisture, and corrosion

151 products

Thermal Insulation Sheets

Line the walls of furnaces, freezers, ductwork, and buildings to keep heat in or out

251 products

Heat Barriers

Protect equipment and surfaces from damage caused by nearby heat sources

18 products

Safety Equipment

Vibration-Damping Sheets

Stick to duct, housings, and other vibrating equipment to reduce noise

10 products

Acoustic Insulation

Absorb sound to quiet noisy areas and machines

53 products

Sound Barrier Sheets

Block and reflect noise to keep it from reaching other parts of your facility

14 products

Hard Hat Liners

Layer under your hard hat for extra warmth

1 product

Curtains

Pull shut to protect against dust, weld spatter, heat, and splashing liquid

32 products

Communication

Bulletin Boards

Pin up messages and announcements

4 products

Labels

Stick onto items to identify or convey information about them

7 products

Tamper-Evident Seals

Secure hasps, latches, and other connections to visibly indicate tampering

6 products

Marking Tape

Stick to floors and pavement to outline equipment, make parking spaces, and identify safety zones

27 products

Signs

Everything from accident prevention to traffic control to exit signs

9 products

Electrical

Outlet Strips

Plug in multiple devices to power them from a single outlet

121 products

Cable Ramps

Protect cable and cords in areas with pedestrian and equipment traffic

54 products

Thermal Interface Material

Dissipate heat away from electronic components

24 products

Battery Chargers

Charge everything from large-cell to cordless tool to household batteries

3 products

Fabricating and Machining

Sandpaper

Add to sanders, sanding blocks, and other tools to create a smooth finish on work surfaces

979 products

Prototyping Foam

Carve, mill, or sand into lightweight parts for testing

27 products

File Handles

Push, twist, or clamp onto file tangs to securely grip files

1 product

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

2 products

Fence Screens

Attach to a fence to obscure the view

3 products

Fluid Handling

Filter Mesh

Strain particles out of various substances

4,071 products

Sintered Filters

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

3 products

Wraparound Heaters

Wrap around drums, pails, and other containers to indirectly warm their contents

30 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Metal Panels

Close off openings in structures while allowing air to pass through

254 products