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    Compare over 50 grades of steel and cast iron to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Corrosion-Resistant 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Corrosion-Resistant 4140 Alloy Steel Rods.
    A chrome plating on these rods increases their corrosion resistance. They're also hardened, which makes them more resistant to impacts and abrasion. Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.
    Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1/2"-0.0015" to 0"Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T900000000000000000000000000000000
    3/4"-0.0015" to 0"Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T110000000000000000000000000000
    1"-0.002" to 0"Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T12000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/4"-0.002" to 0"Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T140000000000000000000000000000
    1 3/8"-0.002" to 0"Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T711—00000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"-0.002" to 0"Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T160000000000000000000000000000
    1 3/4"-0.002" to 0"Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T712—000000000000000000000000
    2"-0.002" to 0"Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T1800000000000000000000000000000
    2 1/4"-0.002" to 0"Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T72100000000000000000000000000000
    2 1/2"-0.002" to 0"Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T722—000000000000000000000000
    3"-0.002" to 0"Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T724000000—000000——
    4 1/2"-0.004" to 0"Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T727000000000000———
    25 mm-0.038 mm to 0 mmHot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T729—00000000000000000000000
    32 mm-0.038 mm to 0 mmHot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T320000000000000000000000000000
    35 mm-0.038 mm to 0 mmHot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T340000000000000000000000000000
    36 mm-0.038 mm to 0 mmHot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T36———000000000000
    40 mm-0.038 mm to 0 mmHot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T3800000000000000000000000000000
    45 mm-0.038 mm to 0 mmHot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T81100000000000000000000000—
    50 mm-0.038 mm to 0 mmHot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T81200000000000000000000000000000
    63 mm-0.038 mm to 0 mmHot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T814—000000000000——
    65 mm-0.051 mm to 0 mmHot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T815—000000000000——
    70 mm-0.051 mm to 0 mmHot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T816——000000000000—
    80 mm-0.077 mm to 0 mmHot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T817—000000000000000000—

    Corrosion-Resistant Low-Carbon Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Corrosion-Resistant Low-Carbon Steel Rods.
    These rods are treated for good corrosion resistance. Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine and form. It's widely fabricated into low-strength fasteners and pins.
    Chrome-Plated Low-Carbon Steel—The matte plating on these rods increases corrosion resistance and wear resistance.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    Chrome-Plated Low-Carbon Steel
    1/4"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K31—000000000000
    5/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K37—0000000000
    3/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K32—0000000000
    7/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K38—0000000000
    1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K330000000000000000
    9/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K390000000000000000
    5/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K34000000000000000
    3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K35000000000000000
    7/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K410000000000000000
    1"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K360000000000000000
    1 1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K430000000000000000
    1 1/4"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K4400000000000000000
    1 3/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K450000000000000000
    1 1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K4600000000000000000
    1 5/8"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K4700000000000000000
    1 3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K4800000000000000000
    2"-0.002" to 0.002"Cold Worked45,000Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS2406, SAE AMS-QQ-C-3207936K5100000000000000000
     

    Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts.
    Pair with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Chrome-Plated Carbon Steel—The chrome plating creates a hard, protective barrier that withstands moisture. However, it can chip or flake under repeated impact or shock loads.
    Material
    Finish
    Lg.
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Diameter
    Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Chrome-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    12"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K1100000
    18"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K2300000
    24"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K3500000
    36"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K4700000
    48"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K5900000
     
    3/8" Diameter
    12"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K1200000
    18"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K2400000
    24"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K3600000
    36"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K4800000
    48"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 190MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K6100000
     
    1/2" Diameter
    12"0.01875"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K1300000
    18"0.01875"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K2500000
    24"0.01875"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K3700000
    36"0.01875"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K4900000
    48"0.01875"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K6200000
     
    5/8" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K1400000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K2600000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K3800000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K5100000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K6300000
     
    3/4" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K1500000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K2700000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K3900000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K5200000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K6400000
     
    7/8" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K1600000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K2800000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K4100000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K5300000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K6500000
     
    1" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K1700000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K2900000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K4200000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K5400000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K6600000
     
    1 1/8" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K7200000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K7300000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K7400000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K7500000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K76000000
     
    1 1/4" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K1800000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K3100000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K4300000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K5500000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K67000000
     
    1 1/2" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K1900000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K3200000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K4400000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K56000000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K68000000
     
    1 3/4" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K2100000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K3300000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K45000000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K57000000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K69000000
     
    2" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K2200000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K34000000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K46000000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K58000000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.0015" to 0"Brinell 203MediumRockwell C68Ultra Hard5947K71000000
     

    Linear Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Linear Shafts.
    Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion. These linear shafts are turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances and hardened to resist wear.
    Chrome-Plated Steel—Combine the strength of steel and the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. The chrome plating creates a hard, protective barrier on the surface of the shaft. However, the plating can chip or flake under repeated impact or shock loads.
    Surface Smoothness—The lower the microinch value, the smoother the finish and the less friction it will cause on the bearing.
    Lg.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Surface Smoothness,
    μin
    Each
    Chrome-Plated Steel
     
    1/2" Diameter
    6"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K21000000
    12"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K2200000
    18"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K2300000
    24"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K2400000
    36"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K2500000
    48"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K26000000
    60"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K27000000
    72"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K28000000
     
    5/8" Diameter
    6"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K1100000
    12"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K1200000
    18"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K1300000
    24"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K1400000
    36"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K15000000
    48"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K16000000
    60"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K17000000
    72"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K18000000
     
    3/4" Diameter
    6"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K3100000
    12"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K3200000
    18"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K3300000
    24"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K3400000
    36"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K35000000
    48"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K36000000
    60"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K37000000
    72"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K38000000
     
    1" Diameter
    6"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K4100000
    12"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K4200000
    18"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K4300000
    24"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K44000000
    36"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K45000000
    48"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K46000000
    60"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K47000000
    72"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K48000000
     
    1 1/4" Diameter
    6"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K6100000
    12"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K6200000
    18"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K63000000
    24"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K64000000
    36"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K65000000
    48"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K66000000
    60"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K67000000
    72"-0.001" to -0.0005"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K68000000
     
    1 1/2" Diameter
    6"-0.0011" to -0.0006"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K5100000
    12"-0.0011" to -0.0006"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K5200000
    18"-0.0011" to -0.0006"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K53000000
    24"-0.0011" to -0.0006"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K54000000
    36"-0.0011" to -0.0006"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K55000000
    48"-0.0011" to -0.0006"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K56000000
    60"-0.0011" to -0.0006"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K57000000
    72"-0.0011" to -0.0006"Rockwell C60Extra Hard860345K58000000
     
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