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    About Steel
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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.

    Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods

    Made of A2 steel, they are more wear resistant than O1 rods and discs. They also keep a sharper cutting edge. When heat treated for added wear resistance, they don’t require baths or quenching and can be air-hardened. A2 tool steel is widely used for punches, blades, and hammers. These rods and discs are decarb-free, which means any surface flaws created during the manufacturing process have been removed. This makes them more machinable and leads to better results from heat treating or finishing. With an oversized diameter, these rods and discs let you finish to your exact requirements.
    If you don't see the size you're looking for, check out our Made-to-Order A2 Tool Steel Rods .
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods.
    1/2" Long
    1" Long
    1 1/2" Long
    2 1/2" Long
    3 1/2" Long
    6" Long
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Mechanical
    Finish
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    4"0.020" to 0.067"Forged55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68118443K110000008443K120000008443K130000008443K1400000008443K1500000008443K180000000
    6"0.020" to 0.093"Forged55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68118443K21000008443K22000008443K230000008443K240000008443K250000008443K28000000
    8"0.020" to 0.093"Forged55,000TurnedRockwell B95 (Medium)Rockwell C64ASTM A68118443K31000008443K320000008443K330000008443K340000008443K350000008443K38000000

    Mold-Quality P20 Tool Steel Rods

    Machine detailed molds and dies that meet the demands of injection molding and hydraulic clamping. Tough and wear resistant, P20 tool steel withstands high forces and abrasion. Its low carbon content makes it easy to cut small channels and grooves without wearing out your tools. You can polish the surface to a highly smooth finish, so molds and dies last over time.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Mold-Quality P20 Tool Steel Rods.
    1/2" Long
    1" Long
    1 1/2" Long
    2 1/2" Long
    4" Long
    6" Long
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatment
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    6"0.050" to 0.118"ForgedHardened101,000Rockwell C25 (Hard)9086K210000009086K220000009086K2300000009086K2400000009086K2600000009086K280000000
    8"0.060" to 0.157"ForgedHardened101,000Rockwell C25 (Hard)9086K31000009086K320000009086K330000009086K340000009086K360000009086K38000000

    Extra-Flexible Wire Rope with Hook for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope. Extra-Flexible Wire Rope with Hook for Lifting.
    The hook and latch on this wire rope quickly attaches to loads. This saves you time when setting up cranes and hoists for lifting jobs. With more than twice as many individual wires as standard options, it's also easier to bend and wind around winches without wearing it down.
    Warning: Never use wire rope to lift people or items over people.
    Galvanized Steel—The outer layer resists moisture but can wear down when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause this wire rope to rust.
    Wire Rope Construction—Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) is the strongest wire rope construction.
    Preformed—With each wire shaped into a spiral before being twisted onto the rope, they maintain their shape when cut. This keeps them from unraveling or poking equipment and users.
    Hook
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Wire Rope
    Construction
    Recommended
    Pulley/Drum Dia.
    Opening
    Wd.
    Usable
    Lg.
    Preformed
    Specifications Met
    10 ft.
    Long
    15 ft.
    Long
    20 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    30 ft.
    Long
    40 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    75 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    150 ft.
    Long
    Galvanized Steel
    1/8"4007 × 19 IWRC
    		3 1/4"13/16"3 1/4"Yes—3308T51000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    5/32"5507 × 19 IWRC
    		4 1/16"7/8"3 1/4"Yes—3308T52000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000—
    3/16"8007 × 19 IWRC
    		4 7/8"7/8"3 1/4"Yes—3308T53000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000—
    7/32"1,1007 × 19 IWRC
    		5 11/16"7/8"3 1/4"Yes—3308T540000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000—
    1/4"1,4007 × 19 IWRC
    		6 1/2"7/8"3 1/4"Yes—3308T55000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    5/16"1,9007 × 19 IWRC
    		8 1/8"7/8"3 3/4"Yes—3308T570000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"2,8007 × 19 IWRC
    		9 3/4"1"4 5/8"Yes—3308T5800000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Steel
    3/16"7506 × 19 IWRC
    		4 7/8"13/16"3 1/4"YesFed. Spec. RR-W-4103308T950000000000000000000000000000000000000———
     

    Ultra-Flexible Wire Rope with Hook for Lifting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope. Ultra-Flexible Wire Rope with Hook for Lifting.
    Our most flexible wire rope—plus an included hook and latch. Attach one end of this rope to loads to create pulley systems. With the most individual wires within, it can bend around a small radius repeatedly without wear.
    Warning: Never use wire rope to lift people or items over people.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—With solid stainless steel construction, this wire rope has no plating that could wear away. It resists rust, but it won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause this wire rope to rust.
    Wire Rope Construction—Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) is the strongest wire rope construction.
    Preformed—With each wire shaped into a spiral before being twisted onto the rope, they maintain their shape when cut. This keeps them from unraveling or poking equipment and users.
    Hook
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Wire Rope
    Construction
    Recommended
    Pulley/Drum Dia.
    Opening
    Wd.
    Usable
    Lg.
    Preformed
    Specifications Met
    5 ft.
    Long
    10 ft.
    Long
    15 ft.
    Long
    20 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    30 ft.
    Long
    40 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    150 ft.
    Long
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/16"6006 × 37 IWRC
    		4 7/8"11/16"2 9/16"YesFed. Spec. RR-W-4101849N110000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000—
    1/4"1,0806 × 37 IWRC
    		6 1/2"3/4"3"YesFed. Spec. RR-W-4101849N1200000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000—
    5/16"1,6606 × 37 IWRC
    		8 1/8"13/16"3 1/4"YesFed. Spec. RR-W-4101849N13000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000—
     
    Steel
    1/4"1,3006 × 37 IWRC
    		6 1/2"13/16"3 1/4"YesFed. Spec. RR-W-4103308T96—0000000000000000000000000000000000000000—
    5/16"2,0006 × 37 IWRC
    		8 1/8"15/16"3 3/4"YesFed. Spec. RR-W-4103308T97—0000000000000000000000000000000000000000—
    1/2"5,3006 × 37 IWRC
    		13"1 1/8"5"YesFed. Spec. RR-W-4103308T61—0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Extra-Flexible Wire Rope with Hook

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Rope. Extra-Flexible Wire Rope with Hook.
    Quickly attach this flexible wire rope to loads. It includes a hook with a latch on one end to save you time when setting up pulley systems. With more than twice as many individual wires as standard options, it's also easier to bend and wind onto winches and drums without wear.
    Warning: Not for overhead lifting.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—With solid stainless steel construction, this wire rope has no plating that could wear away. It resists rust, but it won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Galvanized Steel—The outer layer resists moisture but can wear down when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Wire Rope Construction—Strand core rope is crush and impact-resistant.
    Preformed—With each wire shaped into a spiral before being twisted onto the rope, they maintain their shape when cut. This keeps them from unraveling or poking equipment and users.
    Hook
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Wire Rope
    Construction
    Recommended
    Pulley/Drum Dia.
    Opening
    Wd.
    Usable
    Lg.
    Preformed
    Specifications Met
    5 ft.
    Long
    10 ft.
    Long
    15 ft.
    Long
    20 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    30 ft.
    Long
    40 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    75 ft.
    Long
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/8"3507 × 19 Strand Core
    		3 1/4"11/16"2 9/16"YesFed. Spec. RR-W-4101849N15000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000—
    7/32"1,0007 × 19 Strand Core
    		5 11/16"11/16"2 9/16"YesFed. Spec. RR-W-4101849N160000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000—
     
    Galvanized Steel
    1/4"1,4007 × 19 Strand Core
    		6 1/2"7/8"4 9/16"YesFed. Spec. RR-W-4102261N14000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
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