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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.

    Weldable 4130 Alloy Steel Round Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Weldable 4130 Alloy Steel Round Tubes.
    Also known as chrome-moly steel, these 4130 alloy steel round tubes have low carbon content for good weldability. They’re often used for roll cages and frames. To increase their wear resistance, you can harden them with heat treating.
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    OD
    ID
    Fabrication
    Heat
    Treatable
    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs. Met
    3"
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    1/2 ft.
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    1 ft.
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    3 ft.
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    4 ft.
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    6 ft.
    Long
    8 ft.
    Long
    12 ft.
    Long
    0.049" Thick Wall
    1"0.902"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K359000000000000000000000000
     
    0.058" Thick Wall
    1/2"0.384"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K13800000000000000000000000000000000
    1"0.884"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K17800000000000000000000
     
    0.065" Thick Wall
    1 1/4"1.12"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K65900000000000000000000
     
    0.083" Thick Wall
    1"0.834"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K6490000000000000000000000000
    1 1/4"1.084"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K669000000000000000000000
     
    0.095" Thick Wall
    1"0.81"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K31800000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/4"1.06"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K33800000000000000000000000000000000
     
    0.12" Thick Wall
    3/4"0.51"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K8390000000000000000000000000000000
    1"0.76"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K8990000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/4"1.01"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K96900000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"1.26"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K17900000000000000000000000000000000
    1 3/4"1.51"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K34900000000000000000000000000000000000000
    2 1/4"2.01"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K52900000000000000000000000000
     
    0.188" Thick Wall
    1"0.624"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K3010000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"1.124"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K501000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 3/4"1.374"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K60600000000000000000
     
    1/4" Thick Wall
    1 1/8"5/8"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K60700000000000000000
    1 1/4"3/4"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K60800000000000000000
    1 1/2"1"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K6090000000000000000000000
    1 3/4"1 1/4"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K61200000000000000000
    2"1 1/2"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K59200000
    2 1/2"2"SeamlessYes70,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedSAE AMS6360, SAE AMS-T-673689955K61500000000000000000
     

    Made-to-Order 4140 Alloy Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Made-to-Order 4140 Alloy Steel Rods.
    When an off-the-shelf size won't do, we'll get you the exact dimensions you need.
    Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile alloy steel is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, shafts, collets, and die holders. It resists fracturing from repeated stress. For added wear resistance, the surface can be hardened with heat treating.
    Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.
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    Dia.
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    Per
    Inch
    1/4"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N1100000
    5/16"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N120000
    3/8"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N130000
    7/16"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N140000
    1/2"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N150000
    9/16"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N160000
    5/8"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N170000
    3/4"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N180000
    7/8"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N190000
    1"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N210000
    1 1/8"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N220000
    1 1/4"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N230000
    1 3/8"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N240000
    1 1/2"-0.003" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N250000
    1 5/8"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N260000
    1 3/4"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N270000
    1 7/8"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N280000
    2"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N290000
    2 1/8"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N310000
    2 1/4"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N320000
    2 3/8"-0.004" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N330000
    2 1/2"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N340000
    2 5/8"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N350000
    2 3/4"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N360000
    3"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N3700000
    3 1/4"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N3800000
    3 3/8"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N3900000
    3 1/2"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N4100000
    3 3/4"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N4200000
    4"-0.005" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N4300000
    4 1/4"-0.006" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N4400000
    4 1/2"-0.006" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N4500000
    5"-0.006" to 0"13" to 90"Cold WorkedAnnealed60,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Rockwell C48ASTM A1087478N4600000

    Extreme-Strength Highly Machinable 1144 Carbon Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Extreme-Strength Highly Machinable 1144 Carbon Steel Rods.
    Made with more carbon and manganese than other easy-to-machine carbon steels, 1144 carbon steel has a higher yield strength and hardness. Use them to fabricate parts that require stress resistance, such as gears, shafts, and bushings. For added wear resistance, these rods can be surface hardened with heat treating.
    100,000 psi Yield Strength—Also known as Stressproof, these rods are stress-relieved to minimize warping during machining.
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    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
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    Yield Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Max. Hardness After
    Heat Treatment
    Specs. Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    6-0.013 to 0Cold DrawnStress Relieved100,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A108, ASTM A3113445N1100000000000000000
    8-0.013 to 0Cold DrawnStress Relieved100,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A108, ASTM A3113445N12300000000000000
    10-0.013 to 0Cold DrawnStress Relieved100,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A108, ASTM A3113445N13000000000000000
    12-0.013 to 0Cold DrawnStress Relieved100,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A108, ASTM A3113445N143000000000000000
    15-0.013 to 0Cold DrawnStress Relieved100,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A108, ASTM A3113445N15000000000000000
    20-0.013 to 0Cold DrawnStress Relieved100,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A108, ASTM A3113445N1630000000000000000
    25-0.013 to 0Cold DrawnStress Relieved100,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A108, ASTM A3113445N1700000000000000000
    30-0.013 to 0Cold DrawnStress Relieved100,000Rockwell C19 (Medium)Not RatedASTM A108, ASTM A3113445N18300000000000000000

    Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts.
    Pair with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these shafts have a dark, matte coating for a finished look. They offer minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
    Material
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    Tolerance
    Diameter
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    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    12"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K100000
    18"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K20000
    24"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K30000
    36"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K400000
    48"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K500000
    60"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K600000
     
    3/8" Diameter
    12"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K110000
    18"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K1200000
    24"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K1300000
    36"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K1400000
    48"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K1500000
    60"0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K1600000
     
    1/2" Diameter
    12"0.01875"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K210000
    18"0.01875"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K2200000
    24"0.01875"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K2300000
    36"0.01875"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K2400000
    48"0.01875"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K2500000
    60"0.01875"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K2600000
     
    5/8" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K310000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K3200000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K3300000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K3400000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K3500000
    60"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K3600000
     
    3/4" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K4100000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K4200000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K4300000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K4400000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K4500000
    60"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K4600000
     
    7/8" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K5100000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K5200000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K5300000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K5400000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K5500000
    60"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K5600000
     
    1" Diameter
    12"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K6100000
    18"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K6200000
    24"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K6300000
    36"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K6400000
    48"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K6500000
    60"0.0125"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C20HardRockwell C19Medium1886K6600000
     
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