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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.

    Made-to-Order 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Made-to-Order 4140 Alloy Steel Rods.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    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. For added wear resistance, the surface can be hardened with heat treating.
    Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.
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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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    1/4"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N1100000
    5/16"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N120000
    3/8"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N130000
    7/16"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N140000
    1/2"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N150000
    9/16"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N160000
    5/8"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N170000
    3/4"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N180000
    7/8"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N190000
    1"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N210000
    1 1/8"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N220000
    1 1/4"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N230000
    1 3/8"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N240000
    1 1/2"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N250000
    1 5/8"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N260000
    1 3/4"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N270000
    1 7/8"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N280000
    2"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N290000
    2 1/8"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N310000
    2 1/4"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N320000
    2 3/8"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N330000
    2 1/2"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N340000
    2 5/8"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N350000
    2 3/4"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N360000
    3"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N3700000
    3 1/4"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N3800000
    3 3/8"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N3900000
    3 1/2"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N4100000
    3 3/4"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N4200000
    4"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N4300000
    4 1/4"-0.006" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N4400000
    4 1/2"-0.006" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N4500000
    5"-0.006" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N4600000
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