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    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.,
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    Dia. Tolerance,
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    Material
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    1 ft.
    Long
    1 1/2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    22-0.084 to 0304 Stainless Steel
    		Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)1272T5500000000000000000000
     

    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.,
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    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    4 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    22-0.05 to 0Cold Worked60,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A1088920K659000000000000000000000000000000000

    Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods.
    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.
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    Dia.,
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    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    22-0.013 to 0Cold DrawnAnnealed60,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A1085836T1960000000000000000000

    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
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    Treatment
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    22-0.0250 to 0.0250Hot RolledAnnealedRockwell B101 (Hard)Rockwell C62Precision GroundASTM A6818116K5300000000000000000000

    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.,
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    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
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    Color
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    Annealed
    22-0.380 to 0.380Ground-0.125" to 0.125"Not Rated2,100Clear1357T191000000
     

    Thread-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Idler Shafts. Thread-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts, Retaining-Ring-Grooves End.
    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Thread-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts, Retaining-Ring-Grooves End.

    Retaining-Ring-Grooves

    End

    Retaining-Ring-Grooves End

    Thread these shafts into a tapped hole to support idler sprockets and pulleys in tensioning applications.
    Retaining-Ring-Grooves End—Shafts with retaining ring grooves come with a retaining ring and spacers to position your component and hold it in place.
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    Retaining-Ring-Grooves End—Zinc-Plated 1215 Carbon Steel
    12123522M8 × 1.25 mm10.660.998.713.12ChamferedMediumRockwell B842435K37000000
     

    Extra-Hard C2 Tungsten Carbide

    Tungsten carbide, sometimes called carbide, is harder than Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten with excellent wear resistance. Use it to machine long-lasting tools, such as end mills and inserts.
    Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tungsten. C2 Carbide, Tungsten Carbide, Rods.
    Dia.,
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    Dia. Tolerance,
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    Hardness
    Temper
    Rating
    Each
    22-0.007 to 0100-1.5 to 1.5Precision GroundNot RatedRockwell C80 (Extra Hard)Not Rated8791A640000000
     

    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.,
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    Dia. Tolerance,
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    Fabrication
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    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
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    Mechanical
    Finish
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    Max. Hardness After
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    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    22-0.0250 to 0.0250Hot RolledAnnealed50,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A6818893K2920000000000000000000

    Keyed Rotary Shafts

    Match with a machine key to prevent slipping while transmitting torque to gears and other components. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Fully Keyed
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Fully Keyed.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Fully Keyed.
    Mount components anywhere along the length of these shafts. For secure torque transmission, slide a component from either end and lock it into place with an ANSI machine key (sold separately).
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
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    Carbon Steel
     
    22 mm Diameter
    200200 mm6 mm3.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.0635 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K46000000
    400400 mm6 mm3.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.0635 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K4700000
    1,0001,000 mm6 mm3.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.0635 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K48000000
    2,0002,000 mm6 mm3.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.0635 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K49000000
     
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