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1215 Carbon Steel

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	Diameter Diameter

	Width Width

	Thickness Thickness

	Fabrication Fabrication

Cold Worked

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Medium

Not Rated

	Tolerance Rating Tolerance Rating

Undersized

Tight

	Yield Strength Yield Strength

40,000 to 99,999 psi

Not Rated

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	Heat Treatable Heat Treatable

Yes

	Maximum Hardness After Heat Treatment Maximum Hardness After Heat Treatment

Not Rated

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Elongation Elongation

10%

Not Rated

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Hardness Hardness

Rockwell B84

Rockwell B85

Not Rated

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

Not Rated

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Not Rated

	Mechanical Finish Mechanical Finish

Precision Ground

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About Shafts

About Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Spring Steel, and Cast Iron

Yield Strength: 60,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B85 (Medium)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
Specifications Met: ASTM A108

A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance		1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
3/16"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	00000	00000
1/4"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	0000	0000
5/16"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	0000	00000
3/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	0000	00000
7/16"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	00000	00000
1/2"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	00000	00000
5/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	00000	00000
3/4"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00	00000	00000
7/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	000000	00000	00000
1"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1 1/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1 1/4"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1 3/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	000000
1 3/4"	-0.003" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	000000
2"	-0.003" to 0"	0000000	00000	000000	000000
2 1/2"	-0.003" to 0"	0000000	00000	000000	000000
3"	-0.004" to 0"	0000000	000000	000000	000000
3 1/2"	-0.004" to 0"	0000000	000000	000000	000000
4"	-0.004" to 0"	0000000	000000	000000	000000
6mm	-0.013mm to 0mm	0000000	00000	00000	00000
8mm	-0.013mm to 0mm	0000000	00000	00000	00000
10mm	-0.013mm to 0mm	0000000	00000	00000	00000
12mm	-0.013mm to 0mm	0000000	00000	00000	00000
15mm	-0.013mm to 0mm	0000000	00000	00000	000000
20mm	-0.013mm to 0mm	0000000	00000	000000	000000
25mm	-0.013mm to 0mm	0000000	00000	000000	000000
30mm	-0.013mm to 0mm	0000000	000000	000000	000000

Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Rods

Yield Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated (Medium)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
Specifications Met: ASTM A108

Precision ground and held to a strict tightness tolerance, these rods are ready for turning in a lathe. A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Straightness Tolerance		3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
3/8"	-0.001" to 0"	0.003" per ft.	000000	000000	000000
1/2"	-0.001" to 0"	0.003" per ft.	000000	00000	00000
5/8"	-0.001" to 0"	0.003" per ft.	000000	00000	00000
3/4"	-0.001" to 0"	0.003" per ft.	000000	00000	00000
1"	-0.001" to 0"	0.003" per ft.	000000	00000	000000

Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Bars

Yield Strength: 60,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B85 (Medium)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
Specifications Met: ASTM A108

A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	Wd.		1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1/2"	-0.002" to 0"	1/2"	0000000	00000	000000	000000
5/8"	-0.002" to 0"	5/8"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
3/4"	-0.002" to 0"	3/4"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1"	-0.003" to 0"	1"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1 1/4"	-0.003" to 0"	1 1/4"	0000000	00000	00000	000000
1 1/2"	-0.003" to 0"	1 1/2"	0000000	00000	000000	000000
1 3/4"	-0.004" to 0"	1 3/4"	0000000	00000	000000	000000
2"	-0.004" to 0"	2"	0000000	00000	000000	000000
2 1/2"	-0.004" to 0"	2 1/2"	0000000	000000	000000	000000

Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Hex Bars

Yield Strength: 60,000 psi
Hardness: Rockwell B85 (Medium)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
Specifications Met: ASTM A108

A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

Wd.	Wd. Tolerance		1 ft. Lg.	3 ft. Lg.	6 ft. Lg.
1/4"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	000000	000000
3/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	0000	00000	00000
1/2"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	0000	00000	00000
5/8"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	0000	00000	00000
11/16"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	0000	00000	00000
3/4"	-0.002" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
13/16"	-0.003" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	000000
7/8"	-0.003" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
15/16"	-0.003" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1"	-0.003" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.003" to 0"	0000000	00000	00000	000000
2"	-0.004" to 0"	0000000	00000	000000	000000
2 1/2"	-0.004" to 0"	0000000	00000	000000	000000
3"	-0.005" to 0"	0000000	000000	000000	000000

Flange-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts

Mount the flange to a machine or wall to support idler sprockets and pulleys in tensioning applications. They include washers and a nut to position your component and hold it in place.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

		Overall		Thread					Mounting Holes
Dia.	Lg.	Lg.	Dia.	Size	Pitch	Lg.	Flange Thick.	Bolt Circle Dia.	No. of	Dia.	Edge Type	Hardness Rating	Hardness	Yield Strength, psi		Each
Inch—Zinc-Plated 1215 Carbon Steel
1/4"	3/8"	1"	1 1/16"	10-24	__	11/32"	9/32"	23/32"	4	5/32"	Straight	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	0000000	000000
3/8"	7/16"	1 3/16"	1 1/4"	5/16"-18	__	15/32"	9/32"	29/32"	4	5/32"	Straight	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	0000000	00000
1/2"	5/8"	1 1/2"	1 7/16"	7/16"-14	__	19/32"	9/32"	1 3/32"	4	5/32"	Straight	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	0000000	00000
5/8"	5/8"	1 21/32"	1 5/8"	1/2"-13	__	23/32"	5/16"	1 1/4"	4	5/32"	Straight	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	0000000	00000
3/4"	5/8"	1 27/32"	1 7/8"	5/8"-11	__	7/8"	11/32"	1 7/16"	4	3/16"	Straight	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	0000000	00000
1"	5/8"	2 1/8"	2 1/4"	7/8"-9	__	1 3/32"	13/32"	1 3/4"	4	1/4"	Straight	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	0000000	00000
Metric—Zinc-Plated 1215 Carbon Steel
8mm	9mm	24mm	28mm	M6	1mm	6.6mm	7mm	20mm	4	3mm	Straight	Medium	Rockwell B84	60,200	0000000	00000
10mm	11mm	28mm	30mm	M8	1.25mm	8.26mm	7mm	22mm	4	3mm	Straight	Medium	Rockwell B84	60,200	0000000	00000
12mm	12mm	33mm	36mm	M10	1.5mm	9.9mm	9mm	26mm	4	4mm	Straight	Medium	Rockwell B84	60,200	0000000	00000
20mm	15mm	46mm	50mm	M18	2.5mm	16.56mm	11mm	36mm	4	6mm	Straight	Medium	Rockwell B84	60,200	0000000	00000

Thread-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts

Thread these shafts into a tapped hole to support idler sprockets and pulleys in tensioning applications. They have a retaining-ring groove, retaining ring, and spacers to position your component and hold it in place.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

		Overall		Thread			Groove
Dia.	Lg.	Lg.	Dia.	Size	Pitch	Lg.	Wd.	Dia.	End-to-Groove Lg.	Edge Type	Hardness Rating	Hardness	Yield Strength, psi		Each
Inch—Zinc-Plated 1215 Carbon Steel
1/4"	3/8"	1 1/16"	1/2"	1/4"-20	__	21/64"	0.029"	0.21"	0.063"	Chamfered	Not Rated	Not Rated	65,000	000000	00000
3/8"	7/16"	1 7/32"	3/4"	1/4"-20	__	11/32"	0.039"	0.303"	0.125"	Chamfered	Not Rated	Not Rated	65,000	000000	0000
1/2"	5/8"	1 9/16"	1"	5/16"-18	__	1/2"	0.046"	0.396"	0.125"	Chamfered	Not Rated	Not Rated	65,000	000000	00000
5/8"	5/8"	1 19/32"	1 1/8"	5/16"-18	__	17/32"	0.046"	0.485"	0.125"	Chamfered	Not Rated	Not Rated	65,000	000000	00000
3/4"	5/8"	1 25/32"	1 1/4"	3/8"-16	__	45/64"	0.056"	0.58"	0.125"	Chamfered	Not Rated	Not Rated	65,000	000000	00000
1"	5/8"	2"	1 1/2"	1/2"-13	__	15/16"	0.056"	0.835"	0.125"	Chamfered	Not Rated	Not Rated	65,000	000000	00000
Metric—Zinc-Plated 1215 Carbon Steel
8mm	9mm	28mm	15mm	M6	1mm	8mm	0.733mm	6.35mm	2.56mm	Chamfered	Medium	Rockwell B84	60,200	0000000	0000
10mm	11mm	34mm	19mm	M8	1.25mm	10.66mm	0.99mm	7.69mm	3.12mm	Chamfered	Medium	Rockwell B84	60,200	0000000	00000
12mm	12mm	35mm	22mm	M8	1.25mm	10.66mm	0.99mm	8.71mm	3.12mm	Chamfered	Medium	Rockwell B84	60,200	0000000	00000
20mm	15mm	45mm	31mm	M12	1.75mm	16mm	1.422mm	14.73mm	4.06mm	Chamfered	Medium	Rockwell B84	60,200	0000000	00000