Who is Connexion? Behind the unusual name is team of some pretty special peopleConnexion, though a young company, has hundreds of years of accumulative experience throughout our organization. Our experienced teams of sales and support associates enable us to establish credibility and build trust with our clients. Our dynamic blending of veteran and younger associates creates a balance of fresh perspectives and ideas tempered with a level of wisdom that only experience can provide. Our associates are the cornerstone of our success.

Founded in 2007, and despite the numerous mispronunciations of our name, Connexion has grown to one of the preeminent business services and solutions provider in the Midwest. Together with our full lighting design, engineering and project management services, we provide a wide array of electrical products, MRO supplies, flexible logistical services and unmatched energy efficiency and clean energy business solutions.

Connexion is your new source for your industrial supplies needs. We provide a wide variety of products and services in Anchoring & Fastening, Personal Protection Equipment, Plant Safety Solutions, Equipment Storage Solutions, Consumables and much more. We strive to simplify purchase decisions and continuously look for ways to save time and expense for our customers through value-added services and unique solutions.

Materials Management Services and Integrated SolutionsConnexion offers a variety of logistical solutions that can address the unique needs of our customers. In today’s ultra-competitive environment, speed, efficiency, flexibility and accuracy are essential for our clients to be successful.

Priority Delivery ServiceThe high labor cost of our installers makes it essential for on time, accurate job site deliveries. Connexion also recognizes that our commercial and industrial clients’ supply needs have economic implications. Our reliable, on-demand services ensure that critical orders will arrive accurately and on time, helping to ensure minimum downtime.

Technology Services and Integrated SolutionsConnexion has a comprehensive menu of technology solutions available to both our clients and our vendors. Our offerings are easy to use and are designed to increaseefficiency, reduce cost, and provide valuable information. This enables timely and accurate decisions, allowing for the scalability and flexibility to meet today’s business challenges and opportunities.

SERVICES THAT DELIVER VALUE, INNOVATION AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT

Electrical and Energy Business Solutions

Fastener Products

ANCHORING• Anchoring Epoxy• Caulk-In Anchors• Concrete Screws• Drive-Pin Anchors• Drop-In Anchors• Sleeve Anchors• Wedge Anchors• Toggle Bolt Anchors• Wall Anchors• Masonry Drill Bits

BOLTS• Hex Head Cap Screws• Carriage Bolts• Tap Bolts• Hex Flange Bolts• Heavy Hex Bolts• Plow Bolts• Square Head Machine Bolts

POWER TOOLS• Impact Drivers• Drills• Rotary Hammers

NUTS• Finished Hex Nuts• Machine Screw Nuts• Hex Jam Nuts• Flange Nuts• Nylon Insert Lock Nuts• Top Lock Nuts• Acorn Nuts• Coupling Nuts• Square Nuts• T-Nuts• Wing Nuts

PINS• Cotter Pins• Clevis Pins• Dowel Pins

SCREWS• Machine Screws• Self-Drilling Screws• Sheet Metal Screws• Wood Screws• Hex Lag Screws

SOCKETS• Socket Head Cap Screws• Button Head Socket Cap Screws• Flat Head Socket Cap Screws• Low Head Socket Cap Screws• Socket Set Screws• Square Head Set Screws• Shoulder Bolts

WASHERS• SAE Flat Washers• USS Flat Washers• Fender Washers• Split Lock Washers• Hi-Collar Lock Washers• Bonded Sealing Washers• Finishing Washers• Internal/External Tooth Lock Washers

THREADED ROD PRODUCTS• Low Carbon Threaded Rod• B7 Rod• Threaded Studs• Bent Anchor Bolts

1700 Leider Lane Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • 847-499-8300 • www.connexionES.com

AVAILABLE MATERIALS• Low Carbon Steel• Stainless Steel• Silicone Bronze

AVAILABLE GRADES• Low Carbon• Grade 2• Grade 5• Grade 8

AVAILABLE PLATING• Zinc• Yellow Zinc• Black Oxide• Hot Dip Galvanized• Chrome

FULL LINE OF STAINLESS FASTENERS• Bolts• Screws• Sockets• Nuts• Washers

FULL LINE OF METRIC FASTENERS• Bolts• Screws• Sockets• Nuts• Washers

AVAILABLE THREAD TYPES• Course• Fine

AVAILABLE SERVICES

• VENDOR-MANAGED INVENTORY Save the expense and hassle of managing your consumables. Our stockroom management solutions ensures timely inventory replenish-ment with critical backup guarantees.

• MOBILE JOBSITE CABINET MANAGEMENT Do you have a long duration jobsite and a need for 24-7 access to fasteners? We have a solution.

• DEDICATED CUSTOMER INVENTORY Your critical, must-have-now fasteners will reside in our Buffalo Grove distribution center.

The listing of fasteners below represents the most commonly used products across most industries. Due to limited space, not all products can be shown. Our extensive fastener inventory also includes power tools; many specialty and hand-to-find products - including USA Made products. Please contact us if you have a fastener need not listed below.

Fastener Quick Reference GuideBelow are descriptions for the more common fasteners we carry in inventory. This guide is intended to provide a quick reference to the selection of the appropriate fastener for the job at hand. Please always abide by any applicable safety specifications before performing any fastener assembly.

COMMON BOLTS & SCREWS

Hex bolts, or hex cap screws, are used in machinery and construction. Can be used with a nut, or in a tapped hole. Fully threaded hex bolts are also known as tap bolts.

Lag bolts, or lag screws, are large wood screws with hex heads. Typically used for wood construction and land-scaping.

Carriage bolts have smooth, domed heads with a square section under-neath that pulls into the material to prevent spinning during installation.

Wood screws have a coarser pitch (few threads per inch) than sheet metal or machine screws, and often have an unthreaded shank.

Machine screws are fully treaded for use with a nut or in a tapped hole. Certain types are sometimes referred to as stove bolts.

Sheet metal screws have sharp points and threads, and are designed to be driven directly into sheet metal.

Socket screws are machine screws with an internal hex socket drive. Longer lengths may have a smooth shank. They exhibit some space saving advantages over hex cap screws. Socket heads take up less space themselves and don’t require side room for wrenches.

Bolt Grades Grade 8 is common in heavy manufacturing like large trucks and tractors. Grade 5 is commonly used in automobile manufacturing. Grade 2 is found mostly in household and construction applications.

COMMON HEAD STYLES

Hex Heads are typically used with larger bolts and screws, and tightened with a wrench.

Pan Heads have a slightly domed head that sits above the surface.

Flat Heads are installed in a counter-sunk hole for a flat surface.

Round Heads are tall domed heads, used primarily for decorative purposes.

Oval Heads are a low domedand countersunk heads, used primarily for decorative purposes.

Truss Heads are slightly domed, with a wide head for an extra large surface area.

Socket Heads are narrow with a socket drive, and knurled or smooth sides.

Button Heads feature a medium dome. Typically used with a hex socket drive.

COMMON MATERIALS & FINISHESZinc Plating is a soft decorative, corrosion resistant finish. Suitable for indoors or otherwise dry conditions.

Black Oxide is most common on socket head cap screws and other machines screws. This provides very mild pro-tection against corrosion and usually has an oil film added for additional protection.

Hot-Dipped Galvanized is commonly used for outdoor applications, providing the best protection next to stain-less steel.

Stainless Steel is inherently resistant to corrosion. Amongst the various grades available, the most common grade for general usage are in the “300” series.

Yellow Chromate offers a greater degree of protection from white corrosion than does standard zinc plating. yellow chromate adds 72-112 hours of salt spray resistance vs. 48-96 hours for standard zinc.

DETERMINING TORQUE & GRIP LENGTHWhile every bolted joint is unique and the optimum tightening torque should be determined for each application with careful consideration, the widely recognized engineering formula, T= K x D x P:

T Target tighten torque (the result of this formula is in inch pounds, dividing by 12 yields foot pounds.

K Coefficient of friction (nut factor), always an estimation in this formula.

D Bolts nominal diameter in inches.

P Bolt’s desired tensile load in pounds (generally 75% of yield strength).

As with determining proper torque, grip length (the unthreaded portion of the shank) is unique to the application and the fastener material used. There must be at least 1-bolt thread fully protruding beyond the end of the nut when the nut has been fully torqued. Some specs call out for1-1/2 others say 2-threads.

Grade 5 Grade 8Grade 2

In a bolt assembly, the overall bolt length needs to cover:• The thickness of the washers and

nuts that are part of the assembly• The projection length• The grip length

WE CAN HELP

No matter how complex your fastener application, we can provide the engineering support you need. Our complete fastener services include all necessary electro-mechanical hardware, kitting, prepping of materials, storage and inventory management.

1700 Leider Lane Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • 847-499-8300 • www.connexionES.com

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

GENERAL SAFETY GEAR• Safety Vests

• Rain coats

• Knee Pads

• Hard hats

• Ear Plugs

Eye Protection• Safety glasses

• Goggles

• Bifocal lens glasses

• Side Shields

Hand Protection• Cut resistant gloves

• General Purpose gloves

• Knit gloves

• Leather Palm Gloves

• Thermal Gloves

• High-Performance Gloves

• Kevlar Sleeves

Seasonal Safety Wear• Fleece Lined Hi-Vis Bomber Jackets

• Thermal Hi-Vis coated gloves

• Hard Hat Liners

ARC FLASH GEARArc Flash Kits• HRC rated 1-4• 8,12,20, 32, 43,44, and 72 cal kits

available

Insulated Glove Kits • Class 00 through Class 4 kits available• We offer all sizes and lengths

Arc Flash Daily Wear• Arc Flash rated Shirts, Pants, Hooded

Sweatshirts• Many different styles and colors to

choose from

• Individual Components also Available

INSULATED TOOLS• Multi-Crimp Tools

• Diagonal Cutting Pliers

• Long-Nose Pliers

• Wire Strippers

• Linesman Pliers

• Tongue & Grove Pliers

• Screwdriver Sets

• Nutdriver Sets

AVAILABLE SERVICES

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ARC-FLASH PROTECTIVE WEAR

• EYE PROTECTION ANALYSIS Analysis of job functions and environment to ensure the proper eye protection is being used.

• HAND PROTECTION ANALYSIS Analysis of job functions and environment to ensure the proper, most efficient hand protection is being used.

• ARC-FLASH PROTECTIVE WEAR TRAINING Provides an overview of arc flash apparel options and educates how to identify the proper protection required.

• CERTIFIED GLOVE TESTING We will ensure and facilitate your compliance with OSHA’s [1910.137(b)(2)] glove and sleeve testing requirement.

• 1000 Volt certified (1000V AC, 1500V DC)• Meets ASTM F1505-01 and IEC 60 900

standards• Meets OSHA requirements for insulated tools

(29 CFR 1910)

NFPA 70E / ASTM F1506 Sixth EditionNFPA 70E now requires employees to wear flame resistant protective clothing that meets the requirements of ASTM F1506 wherever there is possible exposure to an electric arc flash.

Connexion is committed to providing you the safety products, services and training required to ensure regulatory compliance and the safety of your greatest assets - your employees.

1700 Leider Lane Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • 847-499-8300 • www.connexionES.com

LOCKOUT-TAGOUT & PLANT SAFETY • Safety Lockout Hasps

• Padlocks

• Gate Valve Lockouts

• NEC Arc Flash Warning Labels

• Breaker Lockouts

• Plug Lockouts

• Danger & Caution Signs

• Safe-T-Grip Fuse Pullers

• HeatSeeker® 320 Thermal Imager

LADDERS & FALL PROTECTIONStep Ladders

Extension Ladders• 24’ Type IA Fiberglass D-Rung

Extension Ladder

Fall Protection• Harnesses

• Lanyards

AVAILABLE SERVICES

LADDERS FALL PROTECTION ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT SAFETY

• CERTIFIED LADDER INSPECTIONS Werner certified inspection of ladders and recommendations for OSHA compliance, suggested repairs or removal from service and provide documentation.

• LADDER SAFETY TRAINING Werner “Climbing Pro” Ladder safety training module on choosing the right ladder and the proper use of the climbing equipment and offer documentation of course attendance.

• FALL PROTECTION TRAINING Werner personal fall protection training covering OSHA regulations for Construction and Industry, fall protection planning and implementation.

• LOCKOUT-TAGOUT TRAINING Ideal’s all inclusive training program covers the requirements to comply with OSHA 1910.147 – “which applies to the control of energy during the servicing and/or mainte-nance of machines and equipment”. Certificate of Completion to all training attendees.

Facility Equipment and Supplies

• 8’ & 6’ Type IA (300 lbs) Fiberglass Step Ladders

• 8’ & 6’ Type IAA (375 lbs) Fiberglass Step Ladders

Werner Blue Armor 2000 harnesses are designed and manufactured for the most demanding applications and the most serious professional user.

Werner DeCoil lanyards feature the DCELL Shock Pack, a deceleration device designed for controlled tear-ing action to reduce fall arrest force.

Troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they happen with the IDEAL HeatSeeker® Thermal Imagers. The HeatSeeker® Thermal Imager’s easy set-up and operation make it a cost-effective tool for electrical service, industrial maintenance, building inspection and data center mapping.

Beyond personal protective equipment, Connexion provides the necessary equipment and expertise you need to maintain a safe working environment. Not sure of which equipment you need? Contact us for a free site safety evaluation.

1700 Leider Lane Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • 847-499-8300 • www.connexionES.com

INDUSTRIAL PAINTS & CHEMICALS

Paints & Coatings

Bulk Coatings

Cleaners & Degreasers

Lubricants & Specialty Chemicals

Applicator Tools

JANITORIAL SUPPLIES Paper Products

Cleaning & Sanitizing

Floor Care

Waste Removal

MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE

Storage Cabinets

Small Parts Bins

Contractor Job Boxes

Potable Project Stations

AVAILABLE SERVICES

• VENDOR-MANAGED INVENTORY Save the expense and hassle of managing your consumables. Our stockroom management solutions ensures timely inventory replenish-ment with critical backup guarantees.

• RECYCLING & DISPOSAL SERVICES We can facilitate the proper recycling and disposal of paints and other light chemicals through a ISO certified recycling & reclamation service.

Facility Equipment and Supplies

• Graffiti Remover• Blueprint Ink Remover• Cleaner/Degreaser• Glass Cleaner• and more

• Field Marking Paint• Red Oxide Primer• Flat Gray Cold Galvanizing• and more

• ANSI Gray• Inverted Tip Precaution Blue• Safety Orange, Red, Yellow• Stainless Steel• and more

• Dry Graphite Lubricant• Silicone Oil• Cutting Oil• Contractor’s Adhesive• and more

• Stripe Traffic Machines• Marking Guns• Marking Wands• Easy Trigger Spray Guns• and more

Connexion is pleased to present our paint and chemical offering from Seymour, a Sycamore, IL based manufacturer serving the Automo-tive, Industrial, Hardware, and Marine industries since 1949. We carry everything you need to keep your facility looking its best.

1700 Leider Lane Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • 847-499-8300 • www.connexionES.com

1700 Leider Lane Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 • 847-499-8300 • www.connexionES.com

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