MATERIALS
All Of Our Products Are Fabricated With Locally Sourced Materials. This Highlights Our Commitment And Focus On Providing High-Quality Products While Supporting Small Businesses Within Our Community!
LEAF MATERIAL OPTIONS
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**Note: We are not limited to the material listed below- please reach out if specialty materials are required.
1008 / 1011 MILD STEEL
Typically Used For: Appliances, Furniture, Automotive Industry, Structural, & Industrial / Agricultural Machinery.
A1008 / 1011 Mild Steel Features:
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Excellent weldability and formability
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Durable and versatile
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Direct exposure to elements can induce aging
Common Applications:
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A1008 - Construction, Framing, Machinery Framing, Ductwork, Appliances, Exterior Automotive Components ( i.e. Truck Cabs/Beds), Furniture, Shelving, Signage, and other Industrial Applications.
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A1011 - Agricultural Implements, Automotive Components/Frames, Barrels & Drums, Structural Parts/Frames, and other General Fabrication Purposes.
5052 ALUMINUM
Typically Used For: Marine, Aerospace and Automotive Industries, Construction, Electronics, & Signage.
5052 Aluminum Features:
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Highly Corrosion Resistant
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Great Strength-to-Weight ratio
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Excellent weldability, formability, and workability
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Increased resistance to cracking and fatigue
Common Applications:
Cooking Utensils, Storage Tanks, Fuel Tanks / Lines, Structural Panels, Casings & Housings, Truck/Trailer Components, Mail Boxes, Ladders, Railings, Frames, and Saltwater exposed components.
HSLA GRADE 50 & 80
Typically Used For: Infrastructure, Automotive Industry, & Industrial / Agricultural Machinery.
HSLA Grade 50 & 80:
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Alloy Steel
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Improved resistance to corrosion compared to Carbon Steel
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Improved mechanical properties over Carbon Steel
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Excellent Weldability and Formability
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Reduced Weight with High-Strength
Common Applications:
Automotive, Industrial Machinery, Infrastructure, and other structures that are designed to handle large amounts of stress or need a good strength-to-weight ratio.
304 / 316
STAINLESS STEEL
Typically Used For: Marine / Coastal Architecture, Surgical Equipment, Pharmaceutical Production, Laboratory Equipment, Kitchen Appliances, Threaded Fasteners, & Springs.
304 Stainless Steel Features:
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Superior Corrosion Resistance
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Non-Magnetic / Low Carbon
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High Malleability
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Has a natural, High-Gloss Finish
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More Affordable than 316 SS
Common Applications:
Kitchen Appliances, Architectural Paneling, Chemical Containers, Threaded Fasteners, & Springs.
316 Stainless Steel Features:
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More Corrosion Resistant than 304 SS
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Suitable for Acidic Environments
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Non-Magnetic unless Cold Worked
Common Applications:
Food Preparation Equipment, Surgical Tools, Lab Equipment / Pharmaceutical Production, Chemical Containers, Coastal / Marine Architecture, Boats, & Heat Exchangers.
A653 GALVANIZED
Typically Used For: Automotive Industry, Outdoor Hardware / Appliances, Construction Applications, General Fabrication, & Various Structural Components.
A653 Galvanized Steel:
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Zinc Coated
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Durable and Great for Outdoor Uses
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Excellent Corrosion Resistance
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Ideal for Welding, Drilling, Machining, Shearing & Forming
Common Applications:
Garbage Cans, Heating & Cooling Systems, Electrical Protection, Construction Components, Most General Fabrication, Ornamental, Automotive, Appliances, Piping, Wiring and Structural Components.
A653 GALVANNEALED
Typically Used For: Automotive Industry, Decorative Architectural Components, Construction Applications, Outdoor Hardware, & Painted Appliances.
A653 Galvannealed Steel Features:
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Zinc-Iron, Alloy-Coated Carbon Steel
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Superior Paint Adhesion
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High Corrosion Resistance
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Good Weldability, Formability, and Durability
Common Applications:
Automotive Industry, Buses & Truck Utility Bodies, Appliances, Construction, Architectural Components, Corrugated Building Materials, Outdoor Hardware, Tools, Framing, & Electronic Equipment.
PIN MATERIAL OPTIONS
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**Note: We are not limited to the material listed below- please reach out if specialty materials are required.
1018 CF Steel Features:
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General-Purpose, Low-Carbon Steel
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High Tensile and Yield Strength
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Suitable for parts that require Crimping, Swaging, or Bending.
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Easy to Form, Weld, & Fabricate
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Enhanced Smoothness
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Available Diameter Ranges:
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.093 thru .750
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Common Applications:
Pins, Rods, Fasteners, Anchor Bolts, Gears, Ratchets, Tool Holders, & Structural Parts.
1018 COLD FINISHED
STEEL
Typically Used For: Pins, Rods, Fasteners, Anchor Bolts, Tool Holders, & Structural Parts.
360 BRASS
Typically Used For: Screw / Machine Components, Nuts, Bolts, Connectors, Couplings, Pump Shafts, and Valve Stems.
360 Brass Features:
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Excellent Machinability
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Corrosion Resistance
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Aesthetic Appeal
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Good Thermal & Electrical Conductivity
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Versatile Range of Applications
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Available Diameter Ranges:
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.093 thru .750
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Common Applications:
Pins, Rods, Screw / Machine Components, Nuts, Bolts, Connectors, Couplings, Pump Shafts, and Valve Stems.
304 / 316
STAINLESS STEEL
Typically Used For: General-Purpose Applications including Kitchen Equipment, Architectural Trim, Marine Applications, Chemical Processing, and Medical Equipment.
304 / 316 Stainless Steel Features:
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Enhanced Corrosion Resistance
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Fire & Heat Resistance
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Good Strength-to-Weight
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Natural, High-Shine Aesthetic
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Available Diameter Ranges:
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.093 thru .750
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Common Applications:
Pins, Rods, Structural Parts, Fasteners, Anchor Bolts, Tool Holders, & Structural Parts.
6061 ALUMINUM
Typically Used For: Structural Components in Aircraft, Automotive, and Marine Industries, as well as in Consumer Goods like Bicycles and Camera Equipment.
6061 CF Aluminum Features:
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Generally used when Welding is required
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High Corrosion Resistance
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High Yield Strength
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High Weldability and Formability
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Available Diameter Ranges:
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.093 thru .750
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Common Applications:
Pins, Rods, Structural Components in Aircraft, Automotive, and Marine Industries, as well as in Consumer Goods like Bicycles and Camera Equipment.
NYLATRON GS
Typically Used For: Gears, Sprockets, Bearings, Bushings, Wear Pads, Rails, Strips, Pulleys, Sheaves, Guides, Supports, Valve Seats & Seals.
Nylatron GS Features:
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Superior strength and rigidity compared to standard nylon, making it suitable for load-bearing applications
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The MoS2 filler provides a self-lubricating effect, reducing friction and increasing wear resistance
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Maintains its dimensions better under temperature changes, preventing seizing
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Available Ranges Thru
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.250 - .500
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Common Applications:
Gears, Sprockets, Bushings & Bearings, Wear Pads, Rails, Strips, Pulleys, Sheaves, Guides, Conveyor Wheels, Rollers & Sleeves, Supports, Rubbing Blocks, Valve Seats & Seals.