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    10 Products

    Corrosion-Resistant 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Corrosion-Resistant 4140 Alloy Steel Rods.
    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.
    Material Certificate Icon
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    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    45-0.038 to 0Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T811000000000000000000000000000

    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.
    Material Certificate Icon
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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
    45-0.02 to 0Cold Worked50,000Ground, Polished, TurnedRockwell B70 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A1088920K604000000000000000000000

    Tight-Tolerance Extreme-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Tight-Tolerance Extreme-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Rods.
    Machine high-strength parts that require pinpoint precision. Ready to turn in your lathe, these rods come precision ground to tight diameter tolerances.
    17-4 PH stainless steel combines the strength of 400 series stainless steel with the corrosion resistance of 300 series. This makes it fit for the most demanding applications—even storing and protecting nuclear waste. You can be confident it will stay corrosion resistant in temperatures as hot as 1100° F. Also known as 630 stainless steel.
    Material Certificate Icon
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    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Heat
    Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    45-0.013 to 01,100Cold WorkedRockwell C28 (Hard)Rockwell C47AnnealedASTM A5643180T2700000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    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
    45-0.1 to 0304 Stainless Steel
    		Cold WorkedRockwell B80 (Medium)1272T63000000000000000000000
     

    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.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    12 ft.
    Long
    45-0.013 to 0Cold DrawnAnnealed60,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A1085836T3400000000000000000000000000000000000

    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.
    Keyway
    Material
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    mm
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    ANSI Keys
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    Tolerance
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    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    45 mm Diameter
    200200 mm14 mm5.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.076 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K56000000
    400400 mm14 mm5.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.076 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K57000000
    1,0001,000 mm14 mm5.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.076 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K58000000
    2,0002,000 mm14 mm5.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.076 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K59000000
     

    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.
    Material Certificate Icon
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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
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    45-0.012 to 0Cold Worked65,000Precision GroundRockwell B80 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A1085544T540000000000000000000000000000
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