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    About Steel
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    Compare over 50 grades of steel and cast iron to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    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.
    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.
    Hot Rolled—Hot-rolled products are great for forming and fabricating. The steel undergoes less stress in the finishing process and has a little more give, so you can more easily bend and form it. It does however have a rougher surface finish than cold-worked steel.
    Dia.
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    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1/4" Long
    10"-0.008" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A10817786T295000000
     
    1/2" Long
    10"0" to 0.25"Hot RolledNot RatedRockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T29100000
     
    3/4" Long
    10"0" to 0.25"Hot Rolled32,000Rockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T29600000
     
    1" Long
    10"0" to 0.25"Hot RolledNot RatedRockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T29200000
     
    1 1/2" Long
    10"-0.008" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A10817786T297000000
     
    2" Long
    10"0" to 0.25"Hot Rolled32,000Rockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T298000000
     
    3" Long
    10"0" to 0.25"Hot RolledNot RatedRockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T293000000
     
    6" Long
    10"-0.008" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A10818920K674000000
     

    Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene Rods

    Offering a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, these rods and discs are often machined into bushings and bearings. UHMW is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastic can’t.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Low-Friction UHMW Polyethylene Rods.
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    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    White
    10"Extruded-401804,350 to 5,80016.8UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 58701K970000000
     

    Ultra-Machinable Delrin® Acetal Rods

    Because these naturally slippery, wear-resistant rods and discs resist expanding when exposed to heat and moisture, they can be easily machined to close tolerances. They are a good choice for parts that require precision, such as gears, bushings, and bearings. Delrin® acetal resin is also known as acetal homopolymer; it is stronger and stiffer than acetal copolymer.
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Machinable Delrin® Acetal Rods.
    1/2" Long
    1" Long
    2" Long
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Black
    10"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5—9986K8100000009986K8200000009986K840000000
     
    White
    10"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-20 to 18010,000 to 11,0001 to 1.5FDA Standard, NSF Standard
    		8582K71000008582K720000008582K74000000
     

    Impact-Resistant Ultra-Machinable Ductile Iron Rods

    With a high amount of ferrite, these cast iron rods are easier to machine without cracking than other impact-resistant ductile cast iron rods. Use them to create bushings, gears, pulleys, and pistons. These rods are also known as 65-45-12 ductile iron rods. All conduct electricity. They will become magnetic if exposed to a magnetic field. They’re often used to replace low and medium carbon steel rods.
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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Impact-Resistant Ultra-Machinable Ductile Iron Rods.
    Dia.
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    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    10"0.144" to 0.402"Cast55,000Rockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C60ASTM A53689105K53300000000000000000000000

    Mold-Quality P20 Tool Steel Rods

    Machine detailed molds and dies that meet the demands of injection molding and hydraulic clamping. Tough and wear resistant, P20 tool steel withstands high forces and abrasion. Its low carbon content makes it easy to cut small channels and grooves without wearing out your tools. You can polish the surface to a highly smooth finish, so molds and dies last over time.
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    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Mold-Quality P20 Tool Steel Rods.
    1/2" Long
    1" Long
    1 1/2" Long
    2 1/2" Long
    4" Long
    6" Long
    Dia.
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    Fabrication
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    Treatment
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    psi
    Hardness
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    10"0.100" to 0.125"Hot RolledHardened101,000Rockwell C25 (Hard)9086K4100000009086K4200000009086K4300000009086K4400000009086K4600000009086K48000000000

    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.
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    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    10"-0.074" to 0.074"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2218974K90300000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
    Dia.
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    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1/4"
    Long
    1/2"
    Long
    1"
    Long
    1 1/2"
    Long
    2"
    Long
    3"
    Long
    10"-0.104" to 0.104"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2211610T680000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Ultra-Machinable Gray Iron Rods

    Gray cast iron machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than most types of steel. It also absorbs vibration, so finished parts run quieter than those made of steel. An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements. It's often used for gears, pulleys, rollers, and bushings.
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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Ultra-Machinable Gray Iron Rods.
    1 ft. Long
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    Strength
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    10"0.125" to 0.383"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K730000000
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Ultra-Machinable Gray Iron Rods.
    3/4" Long
    1 1/4" Long
    1 3/4" Long
    2 1/4" Long
    3 1/4" Long
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    Met
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    10"0.125" to 0.383"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478926K460000008926K340000008926K1500000008926K2700000008926K860000000

    Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

    Made of A2 steel, they are more wear resistant than O1 rods and discs. They also keep a sharper cutting edge. When heat treated for added wear resistance, they don’t require baths or quenching and can be air-hardened. A2 tool steel is widely used for punches, blades, and hammers. These rods and discs are decarb-free, which means any surface flaws created during the manufacturing process have been removed. This makes them more machinable and leads to better results from heat treating or finishing. With an oversized diameter, these rods and discs let you finish to your exact requirements.
    If you don't see the size you're looking for, check out our Made-to-Order A2 Tool Steel Rods .
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    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods.
    6" Long
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    Hardness
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    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    10"0.020" to 0.093"Hot Rolled55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68189925K4430000000

    Highly Wear-Resistant Machinable Cast Nylon Rods

    An MDS additive provides exceptional wear resistance as well as a self-lubricating surface. Made of cast nylon 6, they’re easier to machine than other MDS-filled nylon rods and discs, plus they are better electrical insulators. Use them to fabricate gears, sprockets, wear strips, and other high-friction parts. This material is comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Highly Wear-Resistant Machinable Cast Nylon Rods.
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    Tensile Strength,
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    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Choose a Length,
    ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Black
    10"CastNot Rated23010,0001.41, 22889K620000000
     
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Highly Wear-Resistant Machinable Cast Nylon Rods.
    3" Long
    6" Long
    Dia.
    Fabrication
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Each
    Each
    Black
    10"Cast10,0001.45073N17300000005073N1760000000
     

    Machinable Cast Nylon Rods

    Because these cast nylon 6 rods and discs are easier to machine than standard nylon 6/6, they’re often made into pulleys, screws, bushings, and bearings. They’re also better electrical insulators. They have a wear-resistant, slippery surface that reduces friction. This material is comparable to Nylatron and Nycast.
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Machinable Cast Nylon Rods.
    2" Long
    4" Long
    6" Long
    Dia.
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    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Off-White
    10"0.000" to 0.500"Cast-20 to 20010,0001.5UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8482K1300000008482K1100000008482K120000000
     

    Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods

    Ground to paper-thin tolerances, these 6061 aluminum rods are best for precision parts.
    6061 is the most widely used aluminum, 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.
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    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
    Ready to use in your CNC machine, these rods and discs are consistently flat on the top and bottom. Also known as blanks.
    Dia.
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    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1/4"
    Long
    3/8"
    Long
    1/2"
    Long
    3/4"
    Long
    1"
    Long
    1 1/2"
    Long
    2"
    Long
    3"
    Long
    10"-0.054" to 0.054"ExtrudedT6511
    		ASTM B2217775T7100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

    Ultra-Machinable Acetal Rods

    Made of naturally slippery acetal copolymer, these rods and discs are an economical alternative to Delrin® acetal resin. They offer similar wear resistance and are equally resistant to expanding when exposed to heat and moisture. They can be machined to close tolerances and are often used to make precision gears, bushing, bearings, and rollers.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Machinable Acetal Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Black
    10"-0.100" to 0.300"Extruded-201809,135 to 9,7001 to 1.5UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		18497K6960000000
     
    White
    10"-0.100" to 0.300"Extruded-201809,135 to 9,7001 to 1.5UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		18497K694000000
     
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Machinable Acetal Rods.
    3" Long
    6" Long
    9" Long
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Black
    10"-0.100" to 0.300"Extruded-20 to 1809,135 to 9,7001 to 1.5UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8497K16400000008497K16500000008497K1660000000
     
    White
    10"-0.100" to 0.300"Extruded-20 to 1809,135 to 9,7001 to 1.5UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8497K940000008497K950000008497K96000000
     
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