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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.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1/2" Long
    11"-0.008" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A10817786T861000000
     
    1" Long
    11"-0.008" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A10817786T862000000
     
    3" Long
    11"-0.008" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A10817786T873000000
     
    6" Long
    11"-0.008" to 0"Cold Worked54,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A10818920K676000000
     

    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.
    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. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    11"-0.104" to 0.104"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2218974K202000000000000000000
     
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1/4"
    Long
    1/2"
    Long
    1"
    Long
    1 1/2"
    Long
    2"
    Long
    3"
    Long
    11"-0.104" to 0.104"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2211610T69000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Highly Wear-Resistant Machinable Cast Nylon Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. 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.
    Short Rods and Discs
    3" Long
    6" Long
    Dia.
    Fabrication
    Each
    Each
    Black
    11"Cast5073N18300000005073N1860000000
     
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