Compare over 20 aluminum alloys to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.
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Low-Carbon Steel Rods and Discs
- Yield Strength: See table
- Hardness: See table
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: See table
- Fabrication: See table
- Specifications Met: See table
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. All have been manufactured to meet ASTM standards for quality and performance.
Hot-rolled rods and discs 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.
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1/2 ft. Lg. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Yield Strength, psi  | Fabrication | Hardness | Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment | Specifications Met | |
| 14" | 0" to 0.375" | Not Rated | Hot Rolled | Rockwell B65 (Medium) | Not Rated | ASTM A576 | 00000000 |
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Yield Strength, psi | Fabrication | Hardness | Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
1/2" Lg. | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14" | 0" to 0.25" | 32,000 | Hot Rolled | Rockwell B65 (Medium) | Not Rated | ASTM A576 | 1 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
1" Lg. | |||||||||
| 14" | 0" to 0.25" | 32,000 | Hot Rolled | Rockwell B65 (Medium) | Not Rated | ASTM A576 | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3" Lg. | |||||||||
| 14" | 0" to 0.25" | 32,000 | Hot Rolled | Rockwell B65 (Medium) | Not Rated | ASTM A576 | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods and Discs
- Yield Strength: 35,000 psi
- Hardness:
Foot and inch sizes: Brinell 95 (Soft)
Metric sizes: Brinell 80 (Soft) - Temper: See table
- Fabrication: See table
- Specifications Met:
Cold Worked: ASTM B211
Extruded: ASTM B221
Cold Rolled: ASTM B209
The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
If you don't see the size you're looking for, please specify a length under additional rod lengths.
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Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
1/2 ft. Lg. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Temper | Heat Treatment | Temperature Range, °F | |
| 14" | -0.104" to 0.104" | Extruded | T6 | Hardened | -320° to 300° | 00000000 |
MDS-Filled Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Rods and Discs
- Color: Black
- Max. Temperature: 230° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5989
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.
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Easy-to-Machine Wear-Resistant Cast Nylon Rods and Discs
- Color: Off-White
- Temperature Range: -20° to 200° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110-R115 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5989, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1500, UL 94 HB
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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