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About McMaster-Carr

Engineers have been trusting McMaster since 1901. With over 500,000 products in stock, everything is at your fingertips for ordering. 

McMaster-Carr provides all of your basic industrial supplies. We have a large selection of screws, nuts, washers and bolts in stock. In addition, we are able to provide many raw materials including stainless steel and aluminum in many shapes and sizes, from sheets to bar stock. 

Need a new blade for your? We have all kinds of tools and accessories. Make sure not to forget about safety while you work. Eye protection is a must. So remember to get the best safety glasses and face shields to protect yourself and your workers.

Corporate accounts are welcomed and open Purchase Orders are able to be set up. Contact us to request your catalog.

With many locations across the United States, quick delivery is available at a reasonable price. Many products can be delivered the next day at no or little extra cost. 

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176 Community Reviews 4.77/5 Overall Rating

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McMaster-Carr is great when you need components quickly.


Finance/Accounting , Medical Device
03/11/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

We use McMaster-Carr to buy screws to assemble our handheld scanners at my manufacturing company.

Strengths: Fast shipping of supplies when you need it right away.

Needs to improve: Not the lowest price around.

great vendor


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/30/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

very reliable vendor. Especially when you need your material quick and fast as possible. Lots of options and easy to locate. Will always buy from them.

Strengths: Options. Quality

Needs to improve: None

Whatever you need, they got it


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/06/2014

Speed 5 / Price 2 / Quality 3

McMaster-Carr carries a large variety of equipment and supplies. Their website is easy to navigate and ship promptly.

Strengths: Wide variety, quick turnaround

Needs to improve: They charge a lot for shipping

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Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/26/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 4

Almost everything you need for general industrial is on McMaster website & super fast shipping.

Strengths: Fast shipping & very large selection tools & lots more general industrial stuff.

Needs to improve: none

Buy anything


R & D / Engineering , Consumer Products
12/21/2013

Speed 5 / Price 3 / Quality 5

Easy website navigation, large stock, and fast delivery

Strengths: They have almost everything you could want or need

Needs to improve: Price is a little high, a lot cheaper at local vendors

Large Catalog and Fast Shipping


Sales , Medical Device
03/11/2014

Speed 5 / Price 3 / Quality 4

They have a huge selection which we are able to find almost everything we are looking for. Fast Shipping as well!!

Strengths: Huge catalog with fast delivery

Needs to improve: Prices

great selection of products!


Customer Service , Construction
03/04/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

They always have everything your looking for and easy to find! Their priducts are great too!

Strengths: Always have a huge selection!

Needs to improve: Havent found any weaknesses with McMaster-Car

Easy account setup


Purchasing , Medical Device
03/07/2014

Speed 5 / Price 2 / Quality 3

Account setup was easy, ordering is a breeze, discount on order if you pay before a certain time.

Strengths: Easy to buy, quick to ship

Needs to improve: Expensive to ship

Ample supply of random items


Clinical , Medical Device
03/11/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

McMaster is a reliable vendor. The speed and quality have always been exceptional, we just wish they had most stuff.

Strengths: Quick Turnaround, great prices, vast inventory

Needs to improve: None

Great place for tubing and hose fittings.


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/19/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

We use their tubing and hose fittings for our product and they work great without any problems.

Strengths: Huge selection of components and speedy service and delivery.

Needs to improve: none

Good cheap supplier for instrumentation and early design prototype parts.


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/23/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 3

Great service.

Strengths: Great supply and very fast shipping. Offer certified instrumentation. Very competitive prices.

Needs to improve: Minimal quality control for off-the-shelf parts and tolerance ranges can be large.

For almost anything you need


Quality , Medical Device
03/11/2014

Speed 5 / Price 3 / Quality 4

Their fast shipping and extensive variety make them my "go to" general purpose supplier.

Strengths: Extensive catalog for a wide variety of components, tools, and equipment.

Needs to improve: None

Manufacturing Engineer


Manufacturing , Medical Device
12/09/2013

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 4

Good supplier for small components with tight tolerances. Components meets specifications.

Strengths: Components meet specifications, supplied components on time, very short lead time, decent pricing.

Needs to improve: Not experienced!!

If you need it soon and money is no object


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/05/2014

Speed 5 / Price 2 / Quality 3

They carry just about anything you might need or want for a project.

Strengths: Quick turnaround, small quantities

Needs to improve: Shipping costs

They have almost everything you need.


Quality , Medical Device
06/19/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Great supplier. Good customer service. Parts received as promised.

Strengths: They have almost everything you need and most parts delivered the next day.

Needs to improve: I don't know any.

Fast Shipping, Great Inventory


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/13/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

Great service, Have often placed and order at 8pm PT and received it the next morning.

Strengths: Speed of delivery, Inventory

Needs to improve: Price can be a premium

Expensive but Reliable


Manufacturing , Medical Device
02/28/2014

Speed 5 / Price 3 / Quality 5

Parts are used for prototyping and manufacturing lines within our facility

Strengths: Quick order fulfillment, fast shipping, wide variety of products

Needs to improve: Expensive compared to other distributors

Expensive but Reliable


Manufacturing , Medical Device
02/28/2014

Speed 5 / Price 3 / Quality 5

Parts are used for prototyping and manufacturing lines within our facility

Strengths: Quick order fulfillment, fast shipping, wide variety of products

Needs to improve: Expensive compared to other distributors

Highly Recommend them!


Clinical , Medical Device
01/31/2014

Speed 3 / Price 4 / Quality 4

They have everything that I seem to need!

Strengths: They always have the equipment that I need.

Needs to improve: Delivery is good but can it be quicker?

Great Quality


R & D / Engineering , Retail
06/10/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

Customer service was wonderful and the products are of great quality

Strengths: Recieved products with no problems, great quality and wonderful customer service

Needs to improve: No issues