Engineering Materials & Industrial Hardware
Used in manufacturing, research and development as well as hobby making and DIY, engineering materials are raw form materials in a range of shapes and sizes. Available in metals, rubber, ceramic, carbon fibre and plastics, these raw form materials can be used to create almost anything.
Available in a range of shapes and profiles, tubes, rods and angles are available in different sizes and profiles, these variables can be length, diameter and thickness as well and inside and outside diameters when using tubular materials.
Profile Examples
- Flat and round bar
- L angle
- Square, hex and round tube
Sheet materials are available as standard or perforated in a range of sizes. These can utilise different perforation shapes such as circles, hexagons, triangles and more as well as different sizing and spacing.
Guides & Articles
Stainless Steel Bars and Rods Guide
Our guide explores the different types of stainless steel rods and bars, identifies common sizes and shapes, and discusses their uses.
Read moreAluminium Sheets Guide
In our comprehensive guide, we look at what aluminium sheets are, their uses, as well as the different types available.
Read moreCastor Wheels Guide
Our handy guide will help you understand what castor wheels are, their uses, how they work, and the different types that are available.
Read moreMetal Angles Guide
A guide to metal angles and angle iron, including what they are, the different types, and how they are used.
Metal Angles Explained