5/8" Rods | McMaster-Carr

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Diameter

Shape

Length

Material

Tolerance Rating

Hardness Rating

Mechanical Finish

End Type

Retaining Ring Groove

Specifications Met

Hardness

Durometer 41D to Durometer 46D

Durometer 50D to Durometer 60D

Durometer 52D to Durometer 55D

Durometer 55D to Durometer 66D

Durometer 65D to Durometer 67D

Fabrication

Certificate Type

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report

Heat Treatment

Performance

Electrically Insulating

Color

Yield Strength

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

Not Rated

Steel Grade

1018 Low-Carbon Steel

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Appearance

Width

DFARS Specialty Metals

REACH

U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Qualifying

Yes

RoHS

Compliant

Compliant with Exemptions

Not Compliant

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

620 Products

Raw Materials

Steel

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

52 products

Stainless Steel

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

37 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

42 products

Aluminum

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

16 products

Copper

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

8 products

Brass

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

5 products

Bronze

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

12 products

Garolite

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

18 products

Titanium

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

3 products

Fiberglass

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

4 products

Rubber

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

12 products

Tungsten

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

8 products

Nickel

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

8 products

Ceramic

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

10 products

Zinc

Draws corrosion away from nearby metal; an alternative to lead for sound barriers and vibration dampers

2 products

Carbon Fiber

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

3 products

Foam

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

4 products

Wood

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

6 products

Graphite

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

2 products

Hard Fiber

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

1 product

Glass

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

2 products

Power Transmission

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion

98 products

Rotary Shafts

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

106 products

Idler Shafts

Support idler sprockets and pulleys in tensioning applications

3 products

Fastening and Joining

Spot Welding Electrodes

Press onto the tips of spot welders to change the size and shape of the weld

10 products

Stick Electrodes

Flux coated for stability and speed when welding most metals

1 product

Dowel Pins

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

107 products

Dowel Pin Stock

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

5 products

Fluid Handling

Corrosion-Inhibiting Rods and Pads

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

10 products

Mixer Shafts

Replace the shaft on mixers

10 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar

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

3 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Grounding Rods

Link an electrical system to a ground

6 products

Sealing

Backer Rods

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

6 products