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3/4" to 1 11/16"

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Retaining Ring Groove

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Specifications Met

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Performance

Chemical Resistant

Corrosion Resistant

Easy Thermoform

Electrically Insulating

Erosion Resistant

Fatigue Resistant

High Temperature

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Color

Fabrication

Stress Relieved

Hardness

Heat Treatment

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Yield Strength

Less than 10,000 psi

10,000 psi to 19,999 psi

20,000 psi to 99,999 psi

100,000 psi to 199,999 psi

200,000 psi or greater

Steel Grade

1018 Low-Carbon Steel

1215 Carbon Steel

4140 Alloy Steel

A36 Low-Carbon Steel

Certificate Type

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number

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RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

DFARS Specialty Metals

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Steel

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

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

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

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Aluminum

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

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings to reduce friction in manual and automated systems

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Raw Materials

Steel

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

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

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

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Aluminum

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

Copper

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

Brass

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

Garolite

A strong, machinable alternative to metal and plastic widely used in circuit boards and gears

Fiberglass

A lightweight alternative to metal and wood widely used in electrical and structural applications

Bronze

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

Tungsten

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

Nickel

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

Ceramic

Hard and wear resistant, it also withstands corrosion and high temperatures

Titanium

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

Rubber

Compresses and bounces back to shape; often used for sealing, cushioning, and shock absorbing

Carbon Fiber

The strongest composite we offer; comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum but lighter in weight

Wood

Commonly used to build ramps, crates, and prototypes or to make repairs

Graphite

Compressible or conductive for making high-temperature seals, furnace parts, and crucibles

Glass

Clear and highly heat and chemical resistant; often used in sights, lighting, and lab equipment

Foam

Pockets of air make it lighter in weight than rubber; good for packing, insulating, and sealing

Hard Fiber

Chemically treated to be hard and dense, this is the easiest composite to machine in our offering

Molybdenum

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

Cobalt

Resists impact and rapid temperature changes—all with material certificates for traceability

Felt

Thicker and more absorbent than fabric for insulating, polishing, cushioning, and gasketing

Niobium

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

Power Transmission

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings to reduce friction in manual and automated systems

Rotary Shafts

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

Lead Screws and Nuts

Lead Screws and Nuts

Components travel along a screw with broad, square threads to clamp and lift heavy loads

Rod Ends

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

Sleeve Splines

Pair with sleeve spline bearings to transmit rotary power or move loads along the shaft

Sealing

Backer Rods

Insert into gaps before caulking to reduce how much sealant you need and improve adhesion

Fastening and Joining

Dowel Pins

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

Dowel Pin Stock

Dowel Pin Stock

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

Stick Electrodes

Stick Electrodes

Flux coated for stability and speed when welding most metals

Electrical

Grounding Rods

Link an electrical system to a ground

Fluid Handling

Mixer Shafts

Replace the shaft on mixers

Corrosion-Inhibiting Rods and Pads

Corrosion-Inhibiting Rods and Pads

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

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar

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

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