Metal Rods | McMaster-Carr

Filter by

Material

Performance

System of Measurement

Diameter

Shape

Length

Tolerance Rating

Thread Size

Hardness Rating

REACH

RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

Not Compliant

DFARS Specialty Metals

Compliant

Exempt

Not Compliant

U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Qualifying

Yes

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

Finish

Hot-Dipped Galvanized

Flange Material

For Joining

Fitting Material

Filler Material

Insert Material

Seal Material

Rod Material

Cover Material

Mechanical Finish

40,467 Products

Raw Materials

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable—all with material certificates for traceability

3,426 products

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments—all with material certificates for traceability

1,493 products

Aluminum

Lightweight, easy to machine, and corrosion resistant—all with material certificates for traceability

950 products

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze—all with material certificates for traceability

337 products

Copper

Our most conductive metal for electrical applications—all with material certificates for traceability

186 products

Bronze

Better wear resistance than copper and brass—all with material certificates for traceability

454 products

Tungsten

Our densest metal resists wear and heat to make end mills, heat shields, electrodes, and more

198 products

Titanium

The most corrosion-resistant metal we offer—all with material certificates for traceability

69 products

Nickel

An upgrade from stainless steel to withstand harsh chemicals and acids—all with material certificates for traceability

84 products

Lead

A dense insulator often used to shield against radiation and absorb sound and vibration

16 products

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

22 products

Zinc

Draws corrosion away from nearby metal; an alternative to lead for sound barriers and vibration dampers

22 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

6 products

Niobium

Conductive and corrosion resistant even at extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

4 products

Power Transmission

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion

1,318 products

Rotary Shafts

Pair with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion

1,762 products

Linear Shaft Supports

Support linear shafts to prevent bending and rolling under loads

164 products

Idler Shafts

Support idler sprockets and pulleys in tensioning applications

28 products

Lead Screws and Nuts

Move components in a straight line in clamping and heavy duty lifting and lowering applications

838 products

Connecting Rods

Use with rod ends and swivel joints to link components in push/pull assemblies

808 products

Rod Ends

Use with connecting rods to support loads and control steering, tensioning, or pivoting motion

1,571 products

Rod End Nuts

Attach to rods, pipe, and tubing to make pivot and hinge points

8 products

Rod End Seals

Keep dirt out and lubrication in to extend the life of rod ends

16 products

Swivel Joints

Handle shaft misalignment where ball joint rod ends won’t fit; also known as spherical bearings

125 products

Rod End Inserts

Attach to rod ends to increase the amount of misalignment they can handle

29 products

Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

Pair with a motor for accurate starts and stops in automated motion and positioning applications

784 products

Ball Screws and Nuts

Provide smooth travel where high speeds, accurate positioning, and repeatable movement are required

205 products

Lead Screw Collars

Position components and limit travel along a lead screw

55 products

Spur Gear Stock

Machine your own gears to an exact face width and shaft diameter

18 products

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

65 products

Ball Screw/Splines and Bearings

Transmit rotary power, move loads along the shaft, or do both at once

3 products

End Supports for Ball Screws and Precision Lead Screws

Brace and secure the ends of ball screws and precision lead screws

16 products

Roller Screws and Nuts

Create more points of contact to handle much higher loads than ball screws and nuts of the same size

8 products

Timing Belt Pulley Stock

Machine your own timing belt pulleys to fit an exact width and shaft diameter

17 products

Sleeve Splines and Bearings

Combine sleeve splines and bearings to create linear and rotary motion systems

21 products

Hydraulic Cylinder Mounts

Restrain cylinders and secure loads to the end of the rod

4 products

Shaft Adapters

Increase or reduce your shaft's diameter to fit equipment, or replace damaged shaft ends

8 products

Linear Drive Nuts

Create a linear positioning system on a rotary shaft without a lead screw

3 products

Fastening and Joining

Threaded Rods

Anchor, connect, or hang components in a wide variety of applications

5,229 products

Dowel Pins

Align parts before assembly or use as a pivot, shaft, or hinge to join moving components

3,350 products

Dowel Pin Stock

Cut to the length you need for positioning and holding parts in place

53 products

Single-End Studs

Use the unthreaded end as a pivot point, hinge, shaft, or locator pin

184 products

Coupling Nuts

Connect and extend threaded rods

606 products

Standoffs

Separate, position, or connect components in assemblies

4,258 products

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

1,173 products

Studs

Press, weld, or screw in place to add a threaded fastening point

637 products

Shoulder Screws

Rotate parts around the cylinder under the head to guide and align them during installation

36 products

TIG Welding Rods

Add extra metal while TIG welding to help flatten welds and hold workpieces together

298 products

Stick Electrodes

Flux coated for stability and speed when welding most metals

104 products

Spot Welding Electrodes

Press onto the tips of spot welders to change the size and shape of the weld

20 products

Tungsten Electrodes

Heat in TIG torches to create welds

80 products

TIG Welding Rod Feeders

Advance TIG rods for controlled welds

1 product

Gas Welding Rods

Melt in extra metal while gas welding to help workpieces hold together

7 products

Brazing Alloys

Form stronger bonds between metal parts than solder without melting the base material

142 products

Magnets

Attract or repel metal objects to hang, secure, or position them

730 products

Threaded Stud and Rod Drivers

Hold and tighten threaded studs and rods

14 products

Fluid Handling

Pipe

Join with fittings and additional lengths of pipe

6,422 products

Corrosion-Inhibiting Rods and Pads

Protect tanks, water heaters, and heat exchangers from rust; also known as sacrificial anodes

29 products

Magnetic Filters

Pull metal and other magnetic contaminants out of lines

66 products

Magnetic Filter Rods

Replace individual rods in an existing filter or create a new one

14 products

Strainers

Install next to valves and pumps to catch debris in your line

7 products

Mixer Shafts

Replace the shaft on mixers

44 products

Float Rods

Connect valve bodies and floats to build or repair a float valve

18 products

Fabricating and Machining

Retrievers

Grab and pull objects out of hard-to-reach spots

64 products

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small magnetic objects

37 products

Clamping Screws

Apply pressure through a flat-tipped screw to hold material in place

17 products

Magnetic Chip Collectors

Attract steel chips to remove them from machinery, clothing, and the floor

3 products

Setup Studs

Secure setup clamps and fixtures to your machine table or assemble heavy machines

627 products

Lathe Tool Blanks

Machine custom lathe tool bits

48 products

Threaded Rod Cutters

Cut rods and bolts while leaving their threads intact

6 products

Tapping Head Stop Bars

Brace your tapping head's stop arm for clean, consistent threads as your tap backs out of a hole

3 products

Material Handling

Conveyor Guide Mounting Rods

Secure guides and other attachments to conveyors

138 products

Conveyor Guide Mounts

Control the position of guide rails

2 products

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Position guides or sensors to the exact spot needed for your conveyor

61 products

Conveyor Belt Pulleys

Replace pulleys on conveyor belts or build new conveyor belts

232 products

Threaded Rod Mounts

Hang threaded rod from ceilings, walls, beams, and joists

26 products

Beam Clamps

Secure lines of pipe and duct, overhead equipment, and lighting fixtures to beam flanges

158 products

Threaded Rod Anchors

Install directly into a flat surface for more holding power than threaded rod mounts

44 products

Threaded Rod Hanger Beams

Mount across roof joists to hang threaded rod and route pipe and duct in areas with no anchor point

6 products

Puller Hooks

Pull crates, bales, and other objects or lift off covers

11 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Multipoint Latch Conversion Kits

Turn your single-point lock or latch into a system that fastens doors at multiple points

12 products

Prop Rods

Prop hood, trunk, and other lids open at a variety of angles

1 product

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Suspend drop ceiling grids from the ceiling above

1 product

Slip-On Framing Rails

Insert into slip-on framing connectors and tighten screws to make guards, railings, and racks

23 products

Weld-Together Framing Rails

Permanently join with connectors to assemble heavy duty racks, shelving, and work tables

35 products

Press-Fit Framing Rails

Set up temporary partitions, guards, and displays using only a hammer

43 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Lightning Rods

Attract lightning strikes to safely redirect them from the tops of buildings to the ground

17 products

Grounding Rods

Link an electrical system to a ground

18 products

Grounding Clamps

Attach grounding wire to equipment to ground electrical current

12 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar

Reinforces concrete to reduce the chance it will crack from expansion and contraction

9 products

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

2 products

Shower Curtain Rod Flanges

Secure shower curtain rods to walls

Pair with a wipe to clean inside small or narrow openings

5 products

Faucet Shut-Off Rods

Nudge the rod to turn water on and release to turn off without touching handles

2 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Variance Indicator Extension Rods

Lengthen the reach of your variance indicator

19 products

Variance Indicator Holders

Position and hold variance indicators in place for accurate readings

58 products

Variance Indicator Holder Bases

Thread a post into the hole to mount variance indicators

18 products

Leveling Rods

Use with sight levels to estimate the distance between you and a given object

2 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Curtain Hooks

Hang curtains from rods

6 products

Garment Rods

Support clothes hangers

2 products

Shelf Brackets

Mount and support shelves

3 products

Lighting

Lamp Pipe

Connect lamp components and conceal wires when building or repairing lamps

18 products

Safety Equipment

Electrical-Insulating Rescue Hooks

Pull injured workers away from electrical hazards without shocking yourself

3 products

Communication

Tag Rings

Loop onto tags to attach them to lanyards, key rings, and other objects

1 product

Sealing

Rod Wipers

Scrape dirt off rods to keep the inside of cylinders clean

17 products

Rod Seals

Maintain pressure inside cylinders and prevent fluid leaks

11 products