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    10 Products

    Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods

    The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is made into everything from pipe fittings to containers to airplane parts. It balances strength and corrosion resistance, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
    Don't see the size you need? Check out our Made-to-Order 6061 Aluminum Rods.
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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    5 3/4"-0.034" to 0.034"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B2218974K50000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2"
    Long
    1"
    Long
    3"
    Long
    5 3/4"-0.034" to 0.034"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B2211610T6210000000000000000000
     

    Made-to-Order 1045 Carbon Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Made-to-Order 1045 Carbon Steel Rods.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    Stronger than low-carbon steel with equally good machinability, 1045 carbon steel is widely used for bolts, studs, and shafts.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Choose a
    Length
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Per
    Inch
    5 3/4"-0.006" to 0"13" to 90"Cold Worked77,000Rockwell B90 (Medium)ASTM A1087330N46000000

    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
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    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.
    1/2 ft. Long
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    5 3/4"-0.005" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A1088920K6630000000
    Short Rods and Discs
    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.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1/2" Long
    5 3/4"-0.005" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A10817786T921000000
     
    1" Long
    5 3/4"-0.005" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A10817786T92200000
     
    3" Long
    5 3/4"-0.005" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A10817786T81300000
     

    Made-to-Order Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Made-to-Order Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is made into everything from pipe fittings to containers to airplane parts. It balances strength and corrosion resistance, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Choose a
    Length
    Per
    Inch
    5 3/4"-0.034" to 0.034"ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B22113" to 90"4012N52000000

    Wear-Resistant Nylon Rods

    Often machined into bearings, gears, cams, and valve seats, these wear-resistant nylon 6/6 rods and discs have a slippery surface that reduces friction.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Wear-Resistant Nylon Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Min.
    Temp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Black
    5 3/4"0.000" to 0.25"ExtrudedNot Rated185UL 94 V-2
    1, 2, 3, 48541K910000000
     
    Off-White
    5 3/4"0.000" to 0.25"ExtrudedNot Rated185UL 94 V-2
    FDA Standard
    1, 2, 3, 48538K75000000
     
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