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    Threaded Rods
    3D CAD models available

    Anchor, connect, or hang components in a wide variety of applications, from mounting I-beams to suspending light fixtures.
    High-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    With a tensile strength of 150,000 psi, these rods are strong enough to stabilize steel frameworks and structural supports, such as I-beams. They are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also high-strength steel.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these rods to rust.
    Lg.,
    m
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Steel
     
    M42 × 4.5 mm
    1150,000 psiISO Class 10.9
    		Rockwell C32DIN 97600000000000000
    2150,000 psiISO Class 10.9
    		Rockwell C32DIN 97600000000000000
     
    Medium-Strength Steel
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    With tensile strengths from 110,000 psi to 125,000 psi, these rods are strong enough for most industrial applications, such as anchoring machinery and connecting pipe flanges. They are about twice as strong as low-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also medium-strength steel.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these rods to rust.
    Lg.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    M42 × 4.5 mm
    1 m110,000 psiISO Class 8.8
    		Rockwell C20DIN 9760000000000000000
     
    Steel
     
    M42 × 4.5 mm
    300 mm110,000 psiISO Class 8.8
    		Rockwell C20DIN 976000000000000000
    1 m125,000 psiASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193, DIN 976000000000000000
    1 m110,000 psiISO Class 8.8
    		Rockwell C20DIN 976000000000000000
    2 m125,000 psiASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193, DIN 976000000000000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    With a tensile strength of 50,000 psi or 60,000 psi, these rods are often used to suspend light fixtures, cable trays, and conduit from ceilings. They're about half the strength of medium-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also low-strength steel.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these rods to rust.
    Lg.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    M42 × 4.5 mm
    300 mm50,000 psiRockwell B49DIN 97610000000000000000
     
    Steel
     
    M42 × 4.5 mm
    1 m50,000 psiRockwell B49DIN 9761000000000000000
     
    Stainless Steel
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    More corrosion resistant than steel rods and comparable in strength to low-strength steel.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these rods resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Lg.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    M42 × 4.5 mm
    300 mm70,000 psiNot RatedDIN 97610000000000000000
    1 m70,000 psiNot RatedDIN 9761000000000000000
     

    Threaded on Both Ends Setup Studs
    3D CAD models available

    Known as setup studs, these studs withstand sideways forces better than fully threaded studs because they have a strong unthreaded middle. The unthreaded middle also makes more contact with unthreaded holes, creating better alignment than a fully threaded stud.
    Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Setup Studs.
    Thread,
    mm
    Lg.
    (A)
    Lg.
    (B)
    Lg.,
    mm
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Each
    M42 × 4.5 mm
    59160250125,0000000000000000000
    59200315125,000000000000000000
    59315500125,000000000000000000
     
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