Containing zirconium and titanium for additional strength in extreme temperatures, these rods are commonly used in vacuum furnaces and other high-stress environments. At 2372° F, they’re twice as strong as pure molybdenum rods. While they can be used at lower temperatures, they perform best between 1292° F and 2552° F in nonoxidizing environments. These rods also have high creep strength, meaning they resist deforming under stress over time. They’re often used in parts that endure long-term stress, such as rotating anodes in X-ray machines.

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.

Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.

Made with vanadium, this alloy steel retains its strength at temperatures up to 1100° F. It’s hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. Also known as chrome-moly steel, it resists fracturing from repeated stress. These rods are used for a wide range of parts, including gears, shafts, and die holders.

Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.

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 to absorb impacts without breaking. They also maintain their strength at temperatures up to 1000° F. Often used for gears, axles, and shafts, 4140 alloy steel resists fracturing from repeated stress. It’s also called chrome-moly steel.

Ready for turning in your lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance. 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, you can surface harden these rods with heat treating.

Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.

Also known as Nitriding 135, this steel can be hardened at lower temperatures than other heat-treatable alloys. Heat treating gives it a wear-resistant surface without making the interior brittle. It’s often used for gears, axles, and shafts.

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.

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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.