10" Shafts | McMaster-Carr

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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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. Tolerance	Fabrication	Yield Strength	Hardness	Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment	Specs. Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/4" Long



	10"	-0.008" to 0"	Cold Worked	54,000 psi	Rockwell B70 (Medium)	Rockwell C60	ASTM A108	1	7786T295	000000


	1/2" Long



			10"	0" to 0.25"	Hot Rolled	Not Rated	Rockwell B65 (Medium)	Not Rated	ASTM A576	1	7786T291	00000


			3/4" Long



					10"	0" to 0.5"	Hot Rolled	32,000 psi	Rockwell B65 (Medium)	Not Rated	ASTM A576	1	7786T296	00000


					1" Long



							10"	0" to 0.25"	Hot Rolled	Not Rated	Rockwell B65 (Medium)	Not Rated	ASTM A576	1	7786T292	00000


							1 1/2" Long



									10"	-0.008" to 0"	Cold Worked	54,000 psi	Rockwell B70 (Medium)	Rockwell C60	ASTM A108	1	7786T297	000000


									2" Long



											10"	0" to 0.5"	Hot Rolled	32,000 psi	Rockwell B65 (Medium)	Not Rated	ASTM A576	1	7786T298	000000


											3" Long



													10"	0" to 0.25"	Hot Rolled	Not Rated	Rockwell B65 (Medium)	Not Rated	ASTM A576	1	7786T293	000000


													6" Long



															10"	-0.008" to 0"	Cold Worked	54,000 psi	Rockwell B70 (Medium)	Rockwell C60	ASTM A108	1	8920K674	000000

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.

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Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Machinable Delrin® Acetal Rods.

						1/2" Long		1" Long		2" Long
	Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Temp., ° F	Food Industry Std.		Each		Each		Each
Black



		10"	0.000" to 0.250"	Extruded	-20 to 180	—	9986K81	0000000	9986K82	0000000	9986K84	0000000


		White



				10"	0.000" to 0.250"	Extruded	-20 to 180	FDA Standard, NSF Standard	8582K71	000000	8582K72	000000	8582K74	000000

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.

	Fabrication	Min. Temp., ° F	Max. Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Food Industry Std.	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
White



	10"	Extruded	-40	180	UL 94 HB	FDA Standard, NSF Standard	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	8701K97	0000000

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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						1/2" Long		1" Long		1 1/2" Long		2 1/2" Long		4" Long		6" Long
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Heat Treatment	Yield Strength, psi	Hardness		Each		Each		Each		Each		Each		Each
10"	0.100" to 0.125"	Hot Rolled	Hardened	101,000	Rockwell C25 (Hard)	9086K41	0000000	9086K42	0000000	9086K43	0000000	9086K44	0000000	9086K46	0000000	9086K48	000000000

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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Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.

Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Temper Designation	Specs. Met		1/2 ft. Long	1 ft. Long	2 ft. Long	3 ft. Long



10"	-0.074" to 0.074"	Extruded	T6	ASTM B221	8974K903	0000000	0000000	000000000	000000000

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Dia. Tolerance	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"	Extruded	T6	ASTM B221	1610T68	000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

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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							1 ft. Long
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Yield Strength	Hardness	Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment	Specs. Met		Each
10"	0.125" to 0.383"	Cast	Not Rated	Rockwell C20 (Hard)	Rockwell C50	ASTM A247	8909K73	0000000

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							3/4" Long		1 1/4" Long		1 3/4" Long		2 1/4" Long		3 1/4" Long
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Yield Strength	Hardness	Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment	Specs. Met		Each		Each		Each		Each		Each
10"	0.125" to 0.383"	Cast	Not Rated	Rockwell C20 (Hard)	Rockwell C50	ASTM A247	8926K46	000000	8926K34	000000	8926K15	0000000	8926K27	0000000	8926K86	0000000

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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								6" Long
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Yield Strength, psi	Mechanical Finish	Hardness	Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment	Specs. Met		Each
10"	0.020" to 0.093"	Hot Rolled	55,000	Turned	Rockwell B95 (Medium)	Rockwell C64	ASTM A681	89925K443	0000000

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

	Fabrication	Min. Temp.	Max. Temp., ° F	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Black



	10"	Cast	Not Rated	230	1, 2	2889K62	0000000

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			3" Long		6" Long
	Dia.	Fabrication		Each		Each
Black



		10"	Cast	5073N173	0000000	5073N176	0000000

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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Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	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"	Cast	55,000	Rockwell C20 (Hard)	Rockwell C60	ASTM A536	89105K533	0000000	0000000	000000000

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.

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Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Machinable Cast Nylon Rods.

							2" Long		4" Long		6" Long
	Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Food Industry Std.		Each		Each		Each
Off-White



		10"	0.000" to 0.500"	Cast	-20 to 200	UL 94 HB	FDA Standard	8482K13	0000000	8482K11	0000000	8482K12	0000000

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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Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Rods.

Reduce cutoff waste when machining circular parts, such as flanges, valve bodies, pump housings, spacers, and end caps.

	Dia. Tolerance	Material	Fabrication	Hardness	Specs. Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1/4" Long



	10"	0.000" to 0.188"	304 Stainless Steel	Cold Worked	Rockwell B75 (Medium)	ASTM A276, ASTM A484, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS5647	1	9208K148	0000000


	1/2" Long



			10"	0.000" to 0.188"	304 Stainless Steel	Cold Worked	Rockwell B75 (Medium)	ASTM A276, ASTM A484, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS5647	1	9208K169	000000


			3/4" Long



					10"	0.000" to 0.188"	304 Stainless Steel	Cold Worked	Rockwell B75 (Medium)	ASTM A276, ASTM A484, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS5647	1	9208K214	000000


					1" Long



							10"	0.000" to 0.188"	304 Stainless Steel	Cold Worked	Rockwell B75 (Medium)	ASTM A276, ASTM A484, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS5647	1	9208K236	000000


							1 1/4" Long



									10"	0.000" to 0.188"	304 Stainless Steel	Cold Worked	Rockwell B75 (Medium)	ASTM A276, ASTM A484, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS5647	1	9208K248	000000


									1 1/2" Long



											10"	0.000" to 0.188"	304 Stainless Steel	Cold Worked	Rockwell B75 (Medium)	ASTM A276, ASTM A484, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS5647	1	9208K261	000000


											2" Long



													10"	0.000" to 0.188"	304 Stainless Steel	Cold Worked	Rockwell B75 (Medium)	ASTM A276, ASTM A484, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS5647	1	9208K273	000000


													3" Long



															10"	0.000" to 0.188"	304 Stainless Steel	Cold Worked	Rockwell B75 (Medium)	ASTM A276, ASTM A484, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS5647	1	9208K285	000000


															4" Long



																	10"	0.000" to 0.188"	304 Stainless Steel	Cold Worked	Rockwell B75 (Medium)	ASTM A276, ASTM A484, SAE AMS5639, SAE AMS5647	1	9208K297	00000000

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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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.	Dia. Tolerance	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"	Extruded	T6511	ASTM B221	7775T71	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

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. Tolerance	Fabrication	Min. Temp., ° F	Max. Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Food Industry Std.	Lg., ft.		Per Ft.
Black



	10"	-0.100" to 0.300"	Extruded	-20	180	UL 94 HB	FDA Standard	1	8497K696	0000000


	White



			10"	-0.100" to 0.300"	Extruded	-20	180	UL 94 HB	FDA Standard	1	8497K694	000000

Short Rods and Discs

							3" Long		6" Long		9" Long
	Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Temp., ° F	Flammability Rating	Food Industry Std.		Each		Each		Each
Black



		10"	-0.100" to 0.300"	Extruded	-20 to 180	UL 94 HB	FDA Standard	8497K164	0000000	8497K165	0000000	8497K166	0000000


		White



				10"	-0.100" to 0.300"	Extruded	-20 to 180	UL 94 HB	FDA Standard	8497K94	000000	8497K95	000000	8497K96	000000