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    Structural FRP Fiberglass Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiberglass. Structural FRP Fiberglass Rods.
    These FRP fiberglass rods are an alternative to wood in structural applications. Made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, they are strong and lightweight.
    2 ft. Long
    5 ft. Long
    10 ft. Long
    20 ft. Long
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Hardness
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    1/8"-0.01" to 0.01"White-20 to 1407,000 to 40,0004 to 30Barcol 50 (Hard)No8543K71000008543K27000008543K31000008543K93000000
    3/16"-0.01" to 0.01"White-20 to 1407,000 to 40,0004 to 30Barcol 50 (Hard)No8543K7200008543K2800008543K3300008543K9400000
    1/4"-0.01" to 0.01"White-20 to 1407,000 to 40,0004 to 30Barcol 50 (Hard)No8543K7300008543K5900008543K21000008543K2900000
    5/16"-0.01" to 0.01"White-20 to 1407,000 to 40,0004 to 30Barcol 50 (Hard)No8543K7400008543K4700008543K35000008543K3600000
    3/8"-0.01" to 0.01"White-20 to 1407,000 to 40,0004 to 30Barcol 50 (Hard)No8543K7500008543K49000008543K22000008543K3800000
    1/2"-0.01" to 0.01"White-20 to 1407,000 to 40,0004 to 30Barcol 50 (Hard)No8543K7600008543K51000008543K23000008543K3900000
    5/8"-0.01" to 0.01"White-20 to 1407,000 to 40,0004 to 30Barcol 50 (Hard)No8543K77000008543K53000008543K37000008543K4100000
    3/4"-0.01" to 0.01"White-20 to 1407,000 to 40,0004 to 30Barcol 50 (Hard)No8543K78000008543K55000008543K25000008543K4200000
    1"-0.01" to 0.01"White-20 to 1407,000 to 40,0004 to 30Barcol 50 (Hard)No8543K79000008543K57000008543K260000008543K43000000
    1 1/4"-0.01" to 0.01"White-20 to 1407,000 to 40,0004 to 30Barcol 50 (Hard)No8543K91000008543K11000008543K170000008543K44000000
    1 1/2"-0.01" to 0.01"White-20 to 1407,000 to 40,0004 to 30Barcol 50 (Hard)No8543K92000008543K120000008543K180000008543K45000000

    Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiberglass. Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Rods.
    Offering excellent arc and track resistance, these GPO3 fiberglass rods are often used for electrical applications in humid environments. They have better electrical insulation properties than FRP fiberglass. Made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, they're also called polyester-grade industrial laminate.
    3 ft. Long
    6 ft. Long
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Hardness
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    Each
    1/8"-0.001" to 0.001"Red-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Barcol 55 (Hard)No2591K11000002591K1600000
    3/16"-0.002" to 0.002"Red-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Barcol 55 (Hard)No2591K2100002591K260000
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Red-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Barcol 55 (Hard)No2591K3100002591K3600000
    3/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Red-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Barcol 55 (Hard)No2591K41000002591K4600000
    1/2"-0.010" to 0.010"Red-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Barcol 55 (Hard)No2591K51000002591K5600000
    3/4"-0.015" to 0.015"Red-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Barcol 55 (Hard)No2591K61000002591K6600000
    1"-0.020" to 0.020"Red-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Barcol 55 (Hard)No2591K71000002591K7600000
    1 1/2"-0.030" to 0.030"Red-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Barcol 55 (Hard)No2591K910000002591K96000000

    Structural FRP Fiberglass Square Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiberglass. Structural FRP Fiberglass Square Tubes.
    Use these FRP fiberglass square tubes as an alternative to wood in structural applications. Made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, they are strong and lightweight.
    Outside
    Inside
    5 ft. Long
    10 ft. Long
    Wd.
    Wd. Tolerance
    Ht.
    Ht. Tolerance
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Hardness
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    Each
     
    1/8" Thick Wall (-0.019" to 0.019")
    1"-0.094" to 0.094"1"-0.094" to 0.094"3/4"3/4"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8548K210000008548K31000000
    1 1/4"-0.094" to 0.094"1 1/4"-0.094" to 0.094"1"1"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8548K42000008548K5200000
    1 1/2"-0.094" to 0.094"1 1/2"-0.094" to 0.094"1 1/4"1 1/4"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8548K22000008548K3200000
    1 3/4"-0.094" to 0.094"1 3/4"-0.094" to 0.094"1 1/2"1 1/2"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8548K43000008548K5300000
    2"-0.094" to 0.094"2"-0.094" to 0.094"1 3/4"1 3/4"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8548K23000008548K33000000
     
    1/4" Thick Wall (-0.038" to 0.038")
    2"-0.094" to 0.094"2"-0.094" to 0.094"1 1/2"1 1/2"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8548K24000008548K34000000
    2 1/2"-0.094" to 0.094"2 1/2"-0.094" to 0.094"2"2"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8548K710000008548K81000000
    3"-0.094" to 0.094"3"-0.094" to 0.094"2 1/2"2 1/2"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8548K250000008548K35000000
    4"-0.094" to 0.094"4"-0.094" to 0.094"3 1/2"3 1/2"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8548K260000008548K36000000
     
    3/8" Thick Wall (-0.056" to 0.056")
    6"-0.094" to 0.094"6"-0.094" to 0.094"5 1/4"5 1/4"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8548K290000008548K39000000
     

    Structural FRP Fiberglass Round Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiberglass. Structural FRP Fiberglass Round Tubes.
    Strong and lightweight, these FRP fiberglass tubes are an alternative to wood in structural applications. They are made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester.
    5 ft. Long
    10 ft. Long
    OD
    OD Tolerance
    ID
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Hardness
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    Each
     
    1/8" Thick Wall (-0.040" to 0.040")
    1"-0.04" to 0.04"3/4"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8535K710000008535K21000000
    1 1/4"-0.04" to 0.04"1"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8535K26000008535K7600000
    1 1/2"-0.04" to 0.04"1 1/4"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8535K72000008535K2200000
    1 3/4"-0.04" to 0.04"1 1/2"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8535K27000008535K7700000
     
    1/4" Thick Wall (-0.040" to 0.040")
    2"-0.04" to 0.04"1 1/2"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8535K73000008535K23000000
     
    1/2" Thick Wall (-0.075" to 0.075")
    3"-0.04" to 0.04"2"0.03"/1 ft.Green-60 to 1407,000 to 30,0004 to 25Barcol 45 (Hard)Yes8535K740000008535K24000000
     

    Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Round Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiberglass. Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Round Tubes.
    Use these round GPO3 fiberglass tubes for electrical applications in humid environments. They are arc and track resistant, plus they have better electrical insulation properties than FRP fiberglass. Made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, they're also called polyester-grade industrial laminate.
    43" Long
    OD
    OD Tolerance
    ID
    ID Tolerance
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Hardness
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
     
    1/16" Thick Wall (-0.010" to 0.010")
    1/2"-0.01" to 0.01"13/32"-0.01" to 0.01"0.050"/1 ft.Black-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Rockwell M95 (Hard)No2197K22000000
    3/4"-0.01" to 0.01"5/8"-0.01" to 0.01"0.050"/1 ft.Black-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Rockwell M95 (Hard)No2197K2400000
     
    3/32" Thick Wall (-0.015" to 0.015")
    1"-0.01" to 0.01"13/16"-0.01" to 0.01"0.050"/1 ft.Black-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Rockwell M95 (Hard)No2197K2600000
     
    1/8" Thick Wall (-0.015" to 0.015")
    1 1/2"-0.01" to 0.01"1 1/4"-0.01" to 0.01"0.050"/1 ft.Black-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Rockwell M95 (Hard)No2197K2800000
     

    Threaded Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    Anchor, connect, or hang components in a wide variety of applications, from mounting I-beams to suspending light fixtures.
    Fiberglass
    Fiberglass—With a higher strength-to-weight ratio than titanium and nickel, these are strong enough to stabilize structural supports such as I-beams without adding weight. They resist acids, solvents, oil, and salt water.
    Lg.
    Tensile
    Strength
    Max.
    Temp.
    Hardness
    Color
    Each
    Fiberglass
     
    3/8"-16
    6"Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A23000000
    1 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A01000000
    3 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A24000000
    4 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A03100000
    6 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A25000000
    8 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A23100000
     
    1/2"-13
    6"Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A1600000
    1 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A01500000
    3 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A17000000
    4 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A03300000
    6 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A18000000
    8 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A233000000
     
    5/8"-11
    1 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A02000000
    4 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A03500000
    8 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A235000000
     
    3/4"-10
    6"Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A1900000
    1 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A02500000
    3 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A21000000
    4 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A03600000
    6 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A22000000
    8 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A236000000
     
    1"-8
    1 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A02800000
    4 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A03800000
    8 ft.Not RatedNot RatedNot RatedGray91315A238000000
     
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    1,900 mmNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedRed91315A41100000
     
    M10 × 1.5 mm
    1,900 mmNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedRed91315A412000000
     
    M12 × 1.75 mm
    1,900 mmNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedRed91315A413000000
     
    M16 × 2 mm
    1,900 mmNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedRed91315A414000000
     

    Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Square Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiberglass. Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Square Tubes.
    Route and insulate wire using these square fiberglass tubes, which fit better along edges and around corners than round tubes. Use them for electrical applications in humid locations. They’re arc and track resistant, and better electrical insulators than FRP fiberglass. Made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, they’re also known as polyester-grade industrial laminate.
    Outside
    Inside
    5 ft. Long
    Wd.
    Wd. Tolerance
    Ht.
    Ht. Tolerance
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Hardness
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    UL 94 V-0
     
    1/8" Thick Wall (-0.02" to 0.02")
    1 1/2"-0.062" to 0.062"1 1/2"-0.062" to 0.062"1 1/4"1 1/4"0.050"/1 ft.Red-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Barcol 50 (Hard)No4062N117000000
     
    1/4" Thick Wall (-0.02" to 0.02")
    2"-0.062" to 0.062"2"-0.062" to 0.062"1 1/2"1 1/2"0.050"/1 ft.Red-50 to 26510,000 to 15,0008.2 to 12Barcol 50 (Hard)No4062N118000000
     
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