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    15 Products

    Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Rods

    Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into low-strength fasteners, pins, and axles. You can surface harden this material for added wear resistance.
    If you don't see the size you're looking for, check out our Made-to-Order Low-Carbon Steel Rods.
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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Rods.
    Cold Worked—Cold-worked products have a finished look and quality. The cold-working process gives the steel consistent strength, hardness, and dimensions throughout.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    13-0.01 to 0Cold Worked50,000Ground, Polished, TurnedRockwell B70 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A1088920K40000000000000000000

    Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods

    Made from the most common stainless steel, these 304 stainless steel rods are used to create corrosion-resistant parts for a wide range of applications. Machine them into anything from shafts on chemical mixers to flanges on beverage lines. They maintain their corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Material
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    1 ft.
    Long
    1 1/2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    13-0.07 to 0304 Stainless Steel
    		Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)1272T44000000000000000000
     

    Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Rods.
    Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance. The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. It's used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts, such as shaft couplings, studs, and pins. For added wear resistance, they can be surface hardened with heat treating.
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    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    13-0.012 to 0Cold Worked65,000Precision GroundRockwell B80 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A1085544T342000000000000000000

    Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods.
    Precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, these rods are ready for turning in your lathe. Also known as drill rod, this A2 tool steel is more wear resistant than O1 and keeps a sharper cutting edge. It’s air-hardening, so it doesn’t require baths or quenching after heat treatment. This tool steel is often used for punches, blades, and hammers.
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    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    13-0.0250 to 0.0250Hot RolledAnnealedRockwell B101 (Hard)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6818116K430000000000000000000

    Multipurpose Flame-Retardant Garolite G-10/FR4 Rods

    Made of a flame-retardant epoxy resin with fiberglass fabric reinforcement, these G-10/FR4 rods are a good all-around choice. They are strong, machinable, and electrically insulating. Garolite G-10/FR4 is also called epoxy-grade industrial laminate and phenolic.
    If you don’t see the size you’re looking for, please specify a length under additional rod lengths.
    Rod
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Garolite. Multipurpose Flame-Retardant Garolite G-10/FR4 Rods.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Hardness
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Mil. Spec.
    Flammability
    Rating
    1 ft.
    Long
    4 ft.
    Long
    Green
    13-0.026 to 0.026-100 to 24535,000 to 50,0005.5 to 12Rockwell M115
    (Extra Hard)    		YesMIL-I-24768/27UL 94 V-0
    		8669K638000000000000
     

    Linear Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Linear Shafts.
    Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion. These linear shafts are turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances and hardened to resist wear.
    Steel—Stronger than aluminum and stainless steel. These shafts are best for dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.
    Surface Smoothness—The lower the microinch value, the smoother the finish and the less friction it will cause on the bearing.
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Surface Smoothness,
    μin
    Each
    Steel
     
    13 mm Diameter
    200-0.017 to -0.006Rockwell C59Extra Hard166112K105000000
    400-0.017 to -0.006Rockwell C59Extra Hard166112K10600000
    500-0.017 to -0.006Rockwell C59Extra Hard166112K5600000
    1,000-0.017 to -0.006Rockwell C59Extra Hard166112K5700000
    1,200-0.017 to -0.006Rockwell C59Extra Hard166112K18000000
     

    Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods

    Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Machinable 303 Stainless Steel Rods.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    1 1/2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    13-0.043 to 0Cold DrawnRockwell B85 (Medium)EN 10088-31274T53000000000000000000

    Tight-Tolerance Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods.
    Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance. They’re also known as drill rod. Often used for dies, punches, and gauges, O1 tool steel is an oil-hardening material that resists wear and abrasion. It can also be surface hardened with heat treating for added wear resistance.
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    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    13-0.0250 to 0.0250Hot RolledAnnealed50,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6818893K283000000000000

    Ball Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts .
    Internal ball bearings provide smooth low-friction travel in applications that require high speeds, accurate positioning, and repeatable movement. Also known as single-start ball screws and nuts, they have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. They operate with more torque than fast-travel ball screws and nuts. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread direction and size. Ball nuts are furnished with a tube to keep ball bearings in place. Do not remove the tube until you are ready to install the nuts onto the screws.
    Ball Screws with Flange Ball Nut—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Screws.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts .
    Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Ball Screw
    Flange Ball
    Nut, mm
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    mm
    Root Dia.,
    mm
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Lg. Tolerance
    Type
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max. Backlash,
    mm
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Carbon Steel Ball Screw with Alloy Steel Flange Ball Nut
    M6
    		1505.321,0002113Plus11±0.210 mm/300 mmRockwell C581500.055 to 1756624K660000000
    M6
    		2505.321,0002113Plus11±0.210 mm/300 mmRockwell C581500.055 to 1756638K1000000
     

    Ultra-High-Temperature Quartz Glass Rods and Discs

    Able to withstand temperatures up to 2100° F, this quartz glass is useful in high-temperature applications that also require optical clarity, such as high-intensity lighting, fiber-optic production, and optical lens systems. It provides excellent UV transmission, as well as high transmission in the visible and infrared ranges.
    Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Glass. Ultra-High-Temperature Quartz Glass Rods and Discs.
    Temp.
    12" Long
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Edge
    Fabrication
    Lg. Tolerance
    Min.
    Max.,
    ° F
    Color
    Each
    Annealed
    13-0.380 to 0.380Ground-0.125" to 0.125"Not Rated2,100Clear1357T164000000
     
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