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    11 Products

    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.
    1/2 ft. Long
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    16"-0.104" to 0.104"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2218974K126000000000
     
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
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    Specs.
    Met
    1/4"
    Long
    1/2"
    Long
    1"
    Long
    1 1/2"
    Long
    2"
    Long
    3"
    Long
    16"-0.104" to 0.104"ExtrudedT6
    		ASTM B2211610T78000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Highly Wear-Resistant Machinable Cast Nylon Rods.
    3" Long
    6" Long
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    Black
    16"Cast10,0001.45073N23300000005073N2360000000
     

    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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    Food Industry
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    Each
    Each
    Off-White
    16"0.000" to 0.500"Cast-20 to 20010,0001.5UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8482K4300000008482K4100000008482K420000000
     

    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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    1/2" Long
    16"0" to 0.5"Hot Rolled32,000Rockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T8910000000
     
    1" Long
    16"0" to 0.5"Hot Rolled32,000Rockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T892000000
     
    3" Long
    16"0" to 0.5"Hot Rolled32,000Rockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57617786T913000000
     
    6" Long
    16"0" to 0.375"Hot RolledNot RatedRockwell B65 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A57618920K67900000000
     
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