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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.
    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.
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    Met
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    1/2" Long
    14"0" to 0.5"Hot Rolled32,000 psiRockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T8810000000
     
    1" Long
    14"0" to 0.5"Hot Rolled32,000 psiRockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T882000000
     
    3" Long
    14"0" to 0.5"Hot Rolled32,000 psiRockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T893000000
     
    6" Long
    14"0" to 0.375"Hot RolledNot RatedRockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57618920K678000000
     

    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
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    Off-White
    14"Cast-20 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8482K3300000008482K3100000008482K320000000
     

    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
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    Each
    Black
    14"Cast5073N22300000005073N2260000000
     

    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.
    1/2 ft. Long
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    14"-0.104" to 0.104"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2218974K125000000000
     
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
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    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
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    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1/4"
    Long
    1/2"
    Long
    1"
    Long
    1 1/2"
    Long
    2"
    Long
    3"
    Long
    14"-0.104" to 0.104"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2211610T77000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
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