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Easy-to-Machine High-Strength Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

- Yield Strength: 130,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C32 (Hard)
- Fabrication: Cold Worked
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
Often called ETD-150, this modified alloy steel is drawn at high temperatures for excellent strength and machinability. Also known as chrome-moly steel, 4140 alloy steel resists fracturing from repeated stress. It is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, and shafts. These rods have been hardened for added resistance to abrasion and impact. All have been manufactured to meet ASTM A108 standards for quality and performance.
Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Straightness Tolerance | Elongation | 1/2 ft. Lg. | 1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 4 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | 8 ft. Lg. | 12 ft. Lg. | |
7/16" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 00000000 | ||||||||
1/2" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
9/16" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
5/8" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
11/16" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
3/4" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
13/16" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
7/8" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
1" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
1 1/8" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 00000000 | ||||||||
1 3/16" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 5% | 00000000 | ||||||||
1 1/4" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
1 3/8" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 00000000 | ||||||||
1 1/2" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
1 5/8" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
1 3/4" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
2" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
2 1/4" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 00000000 | ||||||||
2 1/2" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 00000000 | ||||||||
2 3/4" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 5% | 00000000 | ||||||||
3" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 00000000 | ||||||||
3 1/2" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 00000000 | ||||||||
12mm | -0.025mm to 0mm | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
14mm | -0.025mm to 0mm | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
15mm | -0.025mm to 0mm | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
16mm | -0.025mm to 0mm | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
18mm | -0.025mm to 0mm | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
20mm | -0.025mm to 0mm | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
25mm | -0.025mm to 0mm | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
30mm | -0.025mm to 0mm | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
35mm | -0.025mm to 0mm | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
40mm | -0.025mm to 0mm | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 | ||||||||
50mm | -0.025mm to 0mm | Hardened | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 7% | 0000000 |
Impact-Resistant High-Strength Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

- Yield Strength: 130,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C32 (Hard)
- Fabrication: Cold Worked
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
Also known as Supercut 150™, these rods have been hardened as well as turned and polished, giving them double the elongation of ETD-150 rods. They’re also more resistant to abrasion and impact. Often used for gears, axles, and shafts, 4140 alloy steel resists fracturing from repeated stress. It’s also called chrome-moly steel. All are manufactured to meet ASTM A108 standards for quality and performance.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Elongation | 1 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | |
1" | -0.005" to 0" | Hardened | Turned and Polished | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 14% | 00000000 | |||
1 1/4" | -0.006" to 0" | Hardened | Turned and Polished | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 14% | 00000000 | |||
1 1/2" | -0.006" to 0" | Hardened | Turned and Polished | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 14% | 00000000 | |||
2" | -0.007" to 0" | Hardened | Turned and Polished | 3/16" per 10 ft. | 14% | 00000000 |