Solid Bars | McMaster-Carr

Filter by

System of Measurement

Thickness

Shape

Width

Length

Material

Diameter

Color

Hardness Rating

Performance

Hardness

Tolerance Rating

Maximum Temperature

RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

Not Compliant

DFARS Specialty Metals

Compliant

Exempt

Not Compliant

U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Qualifying

Yes

REACH

Compliant

Not Compliant

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

Backing Type

Specifications Met

CPSC Compliant 16 CFR 1201 Category I and II

NACE MR0175/ISO 15156

OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.701

SAE Standard

State of California Standard

U.S. Congressional Act

Minimum Temperature

Fabrication

Texture

Appearance

Certificate Type

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Cure Date

Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report

Yield Strength

Less than 10,000 psi

10,000 psi to 19,999 psi

20,000 psi to 99,999 psi

100,000 psi to 199,999 psi

200,000 psi or greater

Not Rated

Forward

How can we improve?

41,571 Products

Raw Materials

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable—all with material certificates for traceability

6,747 products

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments—all with material certificates for traceability

4,507 products

Aluminum

Lightweight, easy to machine, and corrosion resistant—all with material certificates for traceability

4,966 products

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

7,717 products

Rubber

Compresses and bounces back to shape; often used for sealing, cushioning, and shock absorbing

5,391 products

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze—all with material certificates for traceability

747 products

Bronze

Better wear resistance than copper and brass—all with material certificates for traceability

633 products

Garolite

A strong, machinable alternative to metal and plastic widely used in circuit boards and gears

1,697 products

Wax

Create seals and prototypes, lubricate tools, and polish equipment

41 products

Copper

Our most conductive metal for electrical applications—all with material certificates for traceability

842 products

Tungsten

Our densest metal resists wear and heat to make end mills, heat shields, electrodes, and more

265 products

Foam

Pockets of air make it lighter in weight than rubber; good for packing, insulating, and sealing

2,603 products

Nickel

An upgrade from stainless steel to withstand harsh chemicals and acids—all with material certificates for traceability

179 products

Fiberglass

A lightweight alternative to metal and wood widely used in electrical and structural applications

404 products

Graphite

Compressible or conductive for making high-temperature seals, furnace parts, and crucibles

80 products

Titanium

The most corrosion-resistant metal we offer—all with material certificates for traceability

183 products

Ceramic

Hard and wear resistant, it also withstands corrosion and high temperatures

453 products

Wood

Commonly used to build ramps, crates, and prototypes or to make repairs

234 products

Felt

Thicker and more absorbent than fabric for insulating, polishing, cushioning, and gasketing

904 products

Glass

Clear and highly heat and chemical resistant; often used in sights, lighting, and lab equipment

254 products

Hard Fiber

Chemically treated to be hard and dense, this is the easiest composite to machine in our offering

79 products

Zinc

Draws corrosion away from nearby metal; an alternative to lead for sound barriers and vibration dampers

25 products

Carbon Fiber

The strongest composite we offer; comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum but lighter in weight

197 products

Kevlar

Super tough for protection against prolonged wear and abrasion

11 products

Mica

An electrical insulator that resists high temperatures; use in circuit breakers and heating elements

145 products

Tin

Soft and malleable for forming gaskets and filters; also mixes with other metals to make solder

10 products

Carbon

An electrical conductor that’s often used in electronics and sensors

19 products

Cobalt

Resists impact and rapid temperature changes—all with material certificates for traceability

8 products

Lead

A dense insulator often used to shield against radiation and absorb sound and vibration

81 products

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

29 products

Niobium

Conductive and corrosion resistant even at extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

10 products

Fastening and Joining

Machine Key Stock

Cut a custom length to transfer torque from shafts to components such as gears and sprockets

824 products

Machine Keys

Transmit torque from rotating shafts to gears, sprockets, and other machine parts

1,014 products

Solder

Join pieces of metal without melting the base material

16 products

Sealing

Backer Rods

Insert into gaps before caulking to reduce how much sealant you need and improve adhesion

35 products

Power Transmission

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion

109 products

Fabricating and Machining

Casting Metals

Melt and pour into molds to make metal parts and prototypes

19 products

Prototyping Foam

Carve, mill, or sand into lightweight parts for testing

27 products

Lathe Tool Blanks

Machine custom lathe tool bits

48 products

Dovetail Blanks

Machine a blank workpiece with precut dovetails and locating slots for easy setup

5 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Rebar

Reinforces concrete to reduce the chance it will crack from expansion and contraction

9 products

Steel Hat Channel

Creates space for insulation inside walls and ceilings

2 products

Rebar Caps

Brightly colored to alert workers to exposed rebar and pipe

4 products