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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.

    Ultra-Machinable Gray Iron Rods

    Gray cast iron machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than most types of steel. It also absorbs vibration, so finished parts run quieter than those made of steel. An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements. It's often used for gears, pulleys, rollers, and bushings.
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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. Steel. Ultra-Machinable Gray Iron Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    1 1/4"0.068" to 0.102"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K78000000000000
    1 1/2"0.066" to 0.114"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K180000000000
    1 3/4"0.066" to 0.114"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K790000000000
    2"0.066" to 0.114"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K1900000000000
    2 1/4"0.08" to 0.14"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K5100000000000
    2 1/2"0.08" to 0.14"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K5300000000000
    2 3/4"0.08" to 0.14"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K8800000000000
    3"0.08" to 0.14"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K5400000000000
    3 1/4"0.087" to 0.163"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K8200000000000
    3 1/2"0.087" to 0.163"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K56000000000000
    3 3/4"0.087" to 0.163"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K87000000000000
    4"0.087" to 0.163"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K84000000000000
    4 1/2"0.092" to 0.188"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K57000000000000
    5"0.092" to 0.188"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K58000000000000
    5 1/2"0.1" to 0.21"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K85000000000000
    6"0.1" to 0.21"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K61000000000000
    6 1/2"0.108" to 0.232"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K86000000000000
    7"0.108" to 0.232"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K45000000
    7 1/2"0.105" to 0.275"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K46000000
    8"0.105" to 0.275"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K47000000
    8 1/2"0.108" to 0.324"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K48000000
    9"0.108" to 0.324"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K91000000
    9 1/2"0.125" to 0.383"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K92000000
    10"0.125" to 0.383"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K73000000
    12"0.376" to 0.788"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478909K75000000
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Ultra-Machinable Gray Iron Rods.
    3/4" Long
    1 1/4" Long
    1 3/4" Long
    2 1/4" Long
    3 1/4" Long
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    8"0.105" to 0.275"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478926K440000008926K320000008926K360000008926K380000008926K840000000
    9"0.108" to 0.324"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478926K45000008926K33000008926K14000008926K260000008926K85000000
    10"0.125" to 0.383"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478926K46000008926K34000008926K150000008926K270000008926K86000000
    12"0.376" to 0.788"CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478926K47000008926K350000008926K170000008926K280000008926K87000000

    Impact-Resistant Ultra-Machinable Ductile Iron Rods

    With a high amount of ferrite, these cast iron rods are easier to machine without cracking than other impact-resistant ductile cast iron rods. Use them to create bushings, gears, pulleys, and pistons. These rods are also known as 65-45-12 ductile iron rods. All conduct electricity. They will become magnetic if exposed to a magnetic field. They’re often used to replace low and medium carbon steel rods.
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    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Impact-Resistant Ultra-Machinable Ductile Iron Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    2"0.066" to 0.114"Cast45,000Rockwell C10 (Medium)Rockwell C50ASTM A5368125N130000000000000000000
    2 1/4"0.083" to 0.143"Cast45,000Rockwell C10 (Medium)Rockwell C50ASTM A5368125N140000000000000000
    2 3/4"0.083" to 0.143"Cast45,000Rockwell C10 (Medium)Rockwell C50ASTM A5368125N1600000000000000000
    3"0.083" to 0.143"Cast45,000Rockwell C10 (Medium)Rockwell C50ASTM A5368125N1700000000000000000
    3 1/4"0.093" to 0.169"Cast45,000Rockwell C10 (Medium)Rockwell C50ASTM A5368125N13400000
    3 1/2"0.093" to 0.169"Cast45,000Rockwell C10 (Medium)Rockwell C50ASTM A5368125N13700000

    Impact-Resistant Ultra-Machinable Ductile Iron Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Impact-Resistant Ultra-Machinable Ductile Iron Bars.
    Ductile cast iron is strong, resilient, and able to handle repeated stress without breaking. It also absorbs vibration, so finished parts run quieter than those made of steel.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    2 1/4" Thick (0" to 0.25" Tolerance)
    4 1/4"Cast45,000Rockwell C10 (Medium)Rockwell C50ASTM A5367530N1100000000000000
     
    3 1/4" Thick (0" to 0.25" Tolerance)
    3 1/4"Cast45,000Rockwell C10 (Medium)Rockwell C50ASTM A5367530N12000000000000
    4 1/4"Cast45,000Rockwell C10 (Medium)Rockwell C50ASTM A5367530N115000000
     
    4 1/4" Thick (0" to 0.25" Tolerance)
    4 1/4"Cast45,000Rockwell C10 (Medium)Rockwell C50ASTM A5367530N116000000
     
    5 1/4" Thick (0" to 0.25" Tolerance)
    5 1/4"Cast45,000Rockwell C10 (Medium)Rockwell C50ASTM A5367530N118000000
     
    6 1/4" Thick (0" to 0.25" Tolerance)
    6 1/4"Cast45,000Rockwell C10 (Medium)Rockwell C50ASTM A5367530N122000000
     

    Ultra-Machinable Gray Iron Round Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Ultra-Machinable Gray Iron Round Tubes.
    Gray cast iron machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than most types of steel. It also absorbs vibration, so finished parts run quieter than those made of steel. It's often fabricated into gears, pulleys, rollers, and bushings. This iron can be surface hardened with heat treating for added wear resistance.
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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    6" Long
    16" Long
    36" Long
    OD
    ID
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatable
    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Each
    Each
    1/2" Thick Wall
    2 1/2"1 1/2"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A247———08929K1110000000———0
    3"2"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A247———08929K112000000———0
    4"3"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A247———08929K113000000———0
     
    1" Thick Wall
    3 1/2"1 1/2"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478929K1140000008929K120000008929K1150000000
    4"2"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478929K116000008929K140000008929K117000000
    4 1/2"2 1/2"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A247———08929K16000000———0
    5"3"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A247———08929K18000000———0
    5 1/2"3 1/2"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A247———08929K21000000———0
    6"4"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A247———08929K23000000———0
    6 1/2"4 1/2"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A247———08929K31000000———0
    8"6"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A247———08929K32000000———0
    9"7"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A247———08929K33000000———0
     
    1 1/2" Thick Wall
    6"3"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A247———08929K22000000———0
    7"4"CastYesNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A247———08929K27000000———0
     

    Ultra-Machinable Gray Iron Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Ultra-Machinable Gray Iron Sheets.
    Gray cast iron machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than most types of steel. It also absorbs vibration, so finished parts run quieter than those made of steel. It's often fabricated into gears, pulleys, and bushings.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Fabrication
    Yield
    Strength
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    3/8" Thick (0" to 0.125" Tolerance)
    2 1/8"1CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478928K711000000
    2 1/8"2CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478928K15000000
    3 1/8"1CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478928K72100000
    3 1/8"2CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478928K17000000
     
    1/2" Thick (0" to 0.125" Tolerance)
    2 1/8"1CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478928K76100000
    2 1/8"2CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478928K28000000
     
    1 1/4" Thick
    2 1/4"1CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478923K77100000
    2 1/4"2CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478923K772000000
    6 1/4"1CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478923K811000000
    6 1/4"2CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478923K812000000
     
    2 5/8" Thick (0" to 0.125" Tolerance)
    2 5/8"1CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478923K321000000
    2 5/8"2CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478923K322000000
    3 1/8"1CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478923K331000000
    3 1/8"2CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478923K332000000
    6 1/8"1CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478923K351000000
    6 1/8"2CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478923K352000000
    8 1/8"1CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478923K361000000
    8 1/8"2CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478923K362000000
     
    2 3/4" Thick (0" to 0.125" Tolerance)
    12 1/4"1CastNot RatedRockwell C20 (Hard)Rockwell C50ASTM A2478925K37000000
     
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