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    28 Products

    Linear Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Linear Shafts.
    Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion. These linear shafts are turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances and hardened to resist wear.
    Steel—Stronger than aluminum and stainless steel. These shafts are best for dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.
    Highly Wear-Resistant 420 Stainless Steel—Balancing strength, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, these shafts can handle moisture and mild cleaning solutions.
    Surface Smoothness—The lower the microinch value, the smoother the finish and the less friction it will cause on the bearing.
    Certificate
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    mm
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    Steel
     
    50 mm Diameter
    152-0.015 to 0Rockwell C60Extra Hard10Material Certificate
    Digital
    1555T721000000
    200-0.016 to 0Rockwell C59Extra Hard126112K12100000
    305-0.015 to 0Rockwell C60Extra Hard10Material Certificate
    Digital
    1555T722000000
    500-0.016 to 0Rockwell C59Extra Hard126112K87000000
    914-0.015 to 0Rockwell C60Extra Hard10Material Certificate
    Digital
    1555T723000000
    1,000-0.016 to 0Rockwell C59Extra Hard126112K88000000
    1,200-0.016 to 0Rockwell C59Extra Hard126112K89000000
    1,500-0.016 to 0Rockwell C59Extra Hard126112K91000000
    1,829-0.015 to 0Rockwell C60Extra Hard10Material Certificate
    Digital
    1555T724000000
    2,000-0.016 to 0Rockwell C59Extra Hard126112K26000000
    2,500-0.016 to 0Rockwell C59Extra Hard126112K5000000
     
    Highly Wear-Resistant 420 Stainless Steel
     
    50 mm Diameter
    500-0.016 to 0Rockwell C52Extra Hard126459K103000000
     

    Keyed Rotary Shafts

    Match with a machine key to prevent slipping while transmitting torque to gears and other components. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Fully Keyed
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Fully Keyed.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Fully Keyed.
    Mount components anywhere along the length of these shafts. For secure torque transmission, slide a component from either end and lock it into place with an ANSI machine key (sold separately).
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Keyway
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    Lg.
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    Dp.
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    Rating
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    50 mm Diameter
    300300 mm14 mm5.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.076 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K1310000000
    500500 mm14 mm5.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.076 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K132000000
    1,0001,000 mm14 mm5.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.076 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K133000000
    1,2001,200 mm14 mm5.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.076 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K134000000
    1,5001,500 mm14 mm5.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.076 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K135000000
    1,8001,800 mm14 mm5.5 mmNo0.33 mm/300 mm-0.076 to 0Rockwell B95Medium1439K19000000
     

    Flange-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Idler Shafts. Flange-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts.
    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Flange-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts.
    Image of Attribute. Top orientation. Contains Annotated. Flange-Mount Idler Rotary Shafts.
    Mount the flange to a machine or wall to support idler sprockets and pulleys in tensioning applications. They include washers and a nut to position your component and hold it in place.
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    Threaded End—Zinc-Plated 1215 Carbon Steel
    20154650M18 × 2.5 mm16.56113646StraightMediumRockwell B842435K34000000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Corrosion-Resistant 4140 Alloy Steel Rods.
    A chrome plating on these rods increases their corrosion resistance. They're also hardened, which makes them more resistant to impacts and abrasion. Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress.
    Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.
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    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
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    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    1/2 ft.
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    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
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    6 ft.
    Long
    50-0.038 to 0Hot RolledHardened100,000Rockwell C30 (Hard)6689T8120000000000000000000000000000000000

    Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods.
    Ready for turning in your lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance. Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress. For added wear resistance, you can surface harden these rods with heat treating.
    Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.
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    Dia.,
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    Specs.
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    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
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    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    50-0.013 to 0Cold DrawnAnnealed60,000Precision GroundRockwell B90 (Medium)Rockwell C60ASTM A1085836T460000000000000000000000000000000000

    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.
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    Long Rods
    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.
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    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    50-0.07 to 0Cold Worked60,000Rockwell B70 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A1088920K4800000000000000000000
    50-0.02 to 0Cold Worked50,000Ground, Polished, TurnedRockwell B70 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A1088920K704000000000000000000

    Tight-Tolerance Extreme-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Tight-Tolerance Extreme-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Rods.
    Machine high-strength parts that require pinpoint precision. Ready to turn in your lathe, these rods come precision ground to tight tolerances. 17-4 PH stainless steel combines the strength of 400 series stainless steel with 300 series corrosion resistance. Ideal for the most demanding applications, these rods are often used to create fasteners, pipe fittings, and other cylindrical parts. They maintain their corrosion resistance in temperatures as hot as 1100° F. Also known as 630 stainless steel.
    Heat Treatment Condition A—The most machinable and formable state of 17-4 PH stainless steel. These rods are a good option when you’re performing your own heat treatment. They can be heat treated to boost their yield strength up to 170,000 psi.
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    1 ft.
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    6 ft.
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    Heat Treatment Condition A
    50-0.013 to 01,100Cold WorkedRockwell C28 (Hard)Rockwell C47ASTM A5643180T2800000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Rods.
    Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance. The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. It's used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts, such as shaft couplings, studs, and pins. For added wear resistance, they can be surface hardened with heat treating.
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    Dia.,
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    1 ft.
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    50-0.012 to 0Cold Worked65,000Precision GroundRockwell B80 (Medium)Rockwell C65ASTM A1085544T550000000000000000000000000000

    Highly Machinable 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Highly Machinable 4140 Alloy Steel Rods.
    Often called ETD-150, this modified alloy steel is drawn at high temperatures for excellent strength and machinability. Also known as chrome-moly steel, 4140 alloy steel resists fracturing from repeated stress. It is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, and shafts. These rods have been hardened for added resistance to abrasion and impact.
    Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.
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    1 ft.
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    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    50-0.025 to 0Cold WorkedHardened130,000Rockwell C32 (Hard)ASTM A1086818T520000000000000000000000000000

    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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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods.
    Held to a strict straightness tolerance, these rods are all set for turning in your lathe.
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    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    50-0.013 to 0.013ExtrudedT6511
    ASTM B2210.021"/1 ft.6940T26000000000000000000000

    Tight-Tolerance Hardened Machinable 416 Stainless Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Tight-Tolerance Hardened Machinable 416 Stainless Steel Rods.
    The best balance of superior wear resistance, precision, and machinability. These 416 stainless steel rods come hardened to increase strength and resist denting and deforming. Precision ground to tight tolerances, they're all set to turn in your lathe.
    416 is the easiest type of stainless steel to machine. Alloyed with sulfur, it cuts quickly without clogging your cutting tools. It won't wear down when it grinds against other metal parts, so it's a good choice for gears, screws, and shafts. It also maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures as hot as 1200° F. However, it's not as corrosion resistant as other types of stainless steel, such as 304 and 17-4 PH.
    Premium—It is also called Project 70+.
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    1 ft.
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    3 ft.
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    6 ft.
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    Premium
    50-0.0127 to 0Cold WorkedRockwell C30 (Hard)ASTM A5823821T203000000000000000000000
     
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