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Prop Rods

Commonly used on hood and trunk lids, these simple three-piece rods telescope from 18 _1/2" to 46 _3/4" to prop lids open at a variety of angles. A rubber tip at each end protects your surfaces from damage.

Lg.	Dia.	Material	Color		Each
18 1/2" to 46 3/4"	3/4" to 1 11/16"	Powder-Coated Steel	Black	6211N14	000000

Magnetic Load Positioning Poles


	On/Off Magnet

Magnetic

Load

Positioning

Pole

Guide suspended steel sheets, iron pipe, and other magnetic loads by pushing and pulling them from a safe distance. These poles have an on/off magnet at the end—release them by turning a switch on the magnet. They telescope for extra reach.

Fiberglass—Made of fiberglass, these poles are lightweight to reduce arm fatigue.

		Magnet
	Wt. Cap., lb.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Lg.	Material		Each
On/Off Handle



		150	1 1/2"	1 1/2"	1 11/16"	80" to 147"	Fiberglass	9362N11	0000000


		450	2 1/2"	3"	2 3/4"	83" to 150"	Fiberglass	9362N12	000000
		1,000	4"	4 1/4"	2 15/16"	87" to 151"	Fiberglass	9362N13	000000

Magnetic Retrievers

Pick up screws, nuts, and other small steel objects.

Adjustable Length—Adjustable-length retrievers have a telescoping shaft to extend your reach.

Cushion Grip—Retrievers with a cushion grip are comfortable to hold and offer some slip resistance.

	Max. Magnetic Pull	Magnet Shape	Material	Flexibility	Head Dia.	Max. Temp., ° F		Each
Adjustable Length and Cushion Grip



	5 3/4" to 25 3/4"	10 lbf	Round	Stainless Steel	Rigid	1/2"	200	3835A31	000000


	7" to 33"	2.5 lbf	Round	Stainless Steel	Rigid	7/16"	175	3835A22	00000
	7" to 34"	5 lbf	Round	Stainless Steel	Rigid	5/8"	175	3835A27	00000
	7 1/2" to 30 3/4"	16 lbf	Round	Stainless Steel	Rigid	11/16"	180	3835A36	00000
	8" to 30"	10 lbf	Round	Stainless Steel	Rigid	3/4"	175	3835A29	00000
	12 3/4" to 48"	16 lbf	Round	Stainless Steel	Rigid	3/4"	150	3835A24	00000
	16 1/2" to 29"	20 lbf	Round	Steel	Rigid	1 1/8"	180	3835A33	00000
	23 1/2" to 50"	14 lbf	Round	Stainless Steel	Rigid	5/8"	180	3835A34	00000


	Adjustable Length and Plain Grip



			5 1/2" to 25 1/2"	2 lbf	Round	Steel	Rigid	5/16"	180	3835A35	0000


			5 9/16" to 25 9/16"	1.5 lbf	Round	Stainless Steel	Rigid	5/16"	175	7385A28	00000
			5 7/8" to 23"	3.5 lbf	Round	Stainless Steel	Rigid	3/8"	175	7385A35	00000
			6" to 18"	8 ozf	Round	Stainless Steel	Rigid	3/16"	840	7385A44	0000

High-Visibility Magnetic Retrievers

A fluorescent orange handle makes these retrievers stand out, so they’re less likely to be misplaced.

Adjustable Length—Adjustable-length retrievers have a telescoping shaft to extend your reach.

	Max. Magnetic Pull, lbf	Magnet Shape	Material	Flexibility	Color	Head Dia.	Max. Temp., ° F		Each
Adjustable Length



	6" to 26"	2	Round	Plastic-Coated Brass	Rigid	Fluorescent Orange	5/16"	175	7385A52	000000

Nonconductive Telescoping Leveling Rods

These fiberglass rods are nonconductive. Use them in conjunction with sight levels. They extend to the length you need, then collapse for convenient storage.

Leveling Rods									Replacement Leveling Rod Cases
	Lg.
Shape	Closed	Extended, ft.	Graduations	Numeric Graduations, ft.	Material	Container Type		Each		Each
Rectangle	58"	13	1/10", 1/100"	1	Fiberglass	Case	19235A59	0000000	19235A61	000000
Oval	58"	25	1/10"	1	Fiberglass	Case	19235A69	000000	19235A61	00000

Flex-Head Magnetic Retrievers

Adjustable Length

The head pivots, so you can pick up screws, nuts, bolts, and other small steel objects from any angle.

Adjustable Length—Adjustable-length retrievers have a telescoping shaft to extend your reach.

Cushion Grip—Retrievers with a cushion grip are comfortable to hold and offer some slip resistance.

Bend and Stay—Bend-and-stay retrievers flex into position and stay there.

	Max. Magnetic Pull, lbf	Magnet Shape	Grip Style	Head Dia.	Material	Flexibility	Max. Temp., ° F		Each
Adjustable Length



	4 1/2" to 13"	2	Round	Plain	1/4"	Stainless Steel	Bend and Stay	175	5801A16	00000


	5 3/8" to 23 1/2"	2.5	Round	Plain	3/8"	Stainless Steel	Bend and Stay	175	5801A17	00000
	7" to 19"	2	Round	Plain	5/16"	Aluminum	Bend and Stay	175	5801A11	00000
	13" to 26"	12	Round	Cushion	1/2"	Steel	Bend and Stay	175	5801A18	00000
	16" to 26"	5	Round	Plain	9/16"	Aluminum	Bend and Stay	175	5801A6	00000

Telescoping Leveling Rods

Use these telescoping rods in conjunction with sight levels. They extend to the length you need, then collapse for convenient storage.

	Lg., ft.
Shape	Closed	Extended	Graduations	Numeric Graduations	Material		Each
Rectangle	3	8	1/8"	1", 1 ft.	Aluminum	19235A55	000000
Rectangle	5	16	1/8"	1", 1 ft.	Aluminum	19235A56	00000

Flexible-Shaft Magnetic Retrievers

Bend and Stay

Bend the shaft to reach objects in awkward spaces.

Bend and Stay—Bend-and-stay retrievers flex into position and stay there.

	Max. Magnetic Pull, lbf	Head Dia.	Material	Max. Temp., ° F	Magnet Shape		Each
Bend and Stay



	29"	5	1/2"	Aluminum	205	Round	3838A14	000000

Magnetic Chip Collectors


Collector Shown Magnetized

Magnetized on all sides, these wand-like tools remove steel chips from machinery, the floor, and your clothing. Pull the plunger to demagnetize and drop the chips into your collection bin.

Lg.
Overall	Shaft	Max. Magnetic Pull, lbf	Head Dia.	Material	Flexibility	Magnet Shape		Each
15 1/2"	6 3/4"	14	15/16"	Steel	Rigid	Round	3124N11	000000
39"	32 5/8"	4	1/2"	Stainless Steel	Rigid	Round	3124N13	00000
41 1/4"	35 1/2"	14	15/16"	Steel	Rigid	Round	3124N12	00000

Illuminated Magnetic Retrievers


Brass	Steel

LEDs light the magnetized tip for picking up screws, nuts, and other small steel objects in dark areas.

Adjustable Length—Adjustable-length retrievers have a telescoping shaft to extend your reach.

	Max. Magnetic Pull, lbf	Magnet Shape	Material	Flexibility	Head Dia.	Max. Temp., ° F	Batteries Included		Each
Adjustable Length



	8" to 26"	5	Round	Brass	Rigid	1/2"	175	Yes	5322A25	000000


	8" to 33"	8	Round	Steel	Rigid	3/4"	175	Yes	5322A27	00000