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    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

    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.

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    Aluminium Sheets Guide

    Aluminium Sheets Guide

    In our comprehensive guide, we look at what aluminium sheets are, their uses, as well as the different types available.

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    Castor Wheels Guide

    Castor 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.

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    Metal Angles Guide

    Metal 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