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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.

    Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel Rods.
    These rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they're ready for turning in a lathe. Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into low-strength fasteners, pins, and axles. For added wear resistance, this material can be surface hardened with heat treating.
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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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    1/16"-0.001" to 0"Cold DrawnNot RatedNot RatedPrecision GroundASTM A1086103N612————000000——
    3/32"-0.001" to 0"Cold DrawnNot RatedNot RatedPrecision GroundASTM A1086103N942——000000—00000——
    1/8"-0.001" to 0"Cold DrawnNot RatedNot RatedPrecision GroundASTM A1086103N1———000000—000000000000
    5/32"-0.001" to 0"Cold DrawnNot RatedNot RatedPrecision GroundASTM A1086103N944——00000—00000——
    3/16"-0.001" to 0"Cold DrawnNot RatedNot RatedPrecision GroundASTM A1086103N945——00000—00000——
    1/4"-0.001" to 0"Cold DrawnNot RatedNot RatedPrecision GroundASTM A1086103N8—————00000—
    5/16"-0.001" to 0"Cold DrawnNot RatedNot RatedPrecision GroundASTM A1086103N37—————00000—
    3/8"-0.001" to 0"Cold DrawnNot RatedNot RatedPrecision GroundASTM A1086103N2—————00000—
    1/2"-0.001" to 0"Cold DrawnNot RatedNot RatedPrecision GroundASTM A1086103N7—————00000—
    3/4"-0.001" to 0"Cold DrawnNot RatedNot RatedPrecision GroundASTM A1086103N29000000000000—00000—000000—
    1"-0.001" to 0"Cold DrawnNot RatedNot RatedPrecision GroundASTM A1086103N40000000000—00000—000000—

    Tapped Linear Shafts

    Mount directly with studs, bolts, and other threaded fasteners—no shaft supports needed. Pair with linear bearings to create smooth, precise motion. These shafts are turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances and hardened to resist wear.
    Tapped on One End
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains MultipleImages. Linear Shafts. Tapped Linear Shafts, Tapped on One End.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Linear Shafts. Tapped Linear Shafts, Tapped on One End.
    Highly Wear-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel—Balancing strength, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, these shafts can handle moisture and mild cleaning solutions.
    Surface Smoothness—The lower the microinch value, the smoother the finish and the less friction it will cause on the bearing.
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    Hardness
    Rating
    Surface Smoothness,
    μin
    Each
    Highly Wear-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel
     
    1/2" Diameter
    6"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K373000000
    9"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K37600000
    12"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K38500000
    18"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K39300000
    24"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K449000000
    36"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K451000000
     
    5/8" Diameter
    6"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K47300000
    9"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K51400000
    12"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K51900000
    18"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K535000000
    24"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K545000000
    36"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K554000000
     
    3/4" Diameter
    6"-0.0008" to -0.0003"5/16"-18
    		5/8"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K70100000
    9"-0.0008" to -0.0003"5/16"-18
    		5/8"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K78900000
    12"-0.0008" to -0.0003"5/16"-18
    		5/8"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K793000000
    18"-0.0008" to -0.0003"5/16"-18
    		5/8"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K803000000
    24"-0.0008" to -0.0003"5/16"-18
    		5/8"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K806000000
    36"-0.0008" to -0.0003"5/16"-18
    		5/8"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K817000000
     
    1" Diameter
    6"-0.0008" to -0.0003"3/8"-16
    		3/4"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K83800000
    9"-0.0008" to -0.0003"3/8"-16
    		3/4"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K845000000
    12"-0.0008" to -0.0003"3/8"-16
    		3/4"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K848000000
    18"-0.0008" to -0.0003"3/8"-16
    		3/4"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K858000000
    24"-0.0008" to -0.0003"3/8"-16
    		3/4"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K878000000
    36"-0.0008" to -0.0003"3/8"-16
    		3/4"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K879000000
     
    1 1/4" Diameter
    6"-0.001" to -0.0004"1/2"-13
    		1"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K893000000
    12"-0.001" to -0.0004"1/2"-13
    		1"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K897000000
    18"-0.001" to -0.0004"1/2"-13
    		1"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K898000000
    36"-0.001" to -0.0004"1/2"-13
    		1"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K963000000
     
    Tapped on Both Ends
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains MultipleImages. Linear Shafts. Tapped Linear Shafts, Tapped on Both Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Linear Shafts. Tapped Linear Shafts, Tapped on Both Ends.
    Highly Wear-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel—Balancing strength, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, these shafts can handle moisture and mild cleaning solutions.
    Surface Smoothness—The lower the microinch value, the smoother the finish and the less friction it will cause on the bearing.
    Thread
    Lg.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Surface Smoothness,
    μin
    Each
    Highly Wear-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel
     
    1/2" Diameter
    6"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K104000000
    9"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K10100000
    12"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K12900000
    18"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K143000000
    24"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K149000000
    36"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K163000000
     
    5/8" Diameter
    6"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K17300000
    9"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K19800000
    12"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K184000000
    18"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K188000000
    24"-0.0007" to -0.0002"1/4"-20
    		1/2"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K191000000
     
    3/4" Diameter
    6"-0.0008" to -0.0003"5/16"-18
    		5/8"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K20100000
    9"-0.0008" to -0.0003"5/16"-18
    		5/8"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K287000000
    12"-0.0008" to -0.0003"5/16"-18
    		5/8"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K218000000
    18"-0.0008" to -0.0003"5/16"-18
    		5/8"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K237000000
    24"-0.0008" to -0.0003"5/16"-18
    		5/8"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K239000000
    36"-0.0008" to -0.0003"5/16"-18
    		5/8"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K248000000
     
    1" Diameter
    6"-0.0008" to -0.0003"3/8"-16
    		3/4"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K252000000
    9"-0.0008" to -0.0003"3/8"-16
    		3/4"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K368000000
    12"-0.0008" to -0.0003"3/8"-16
    		3/4"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K274000000
    18"-0.0008" to -0.0003"3/8"-16
    		3/4"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K275000000
    24"-0.0008" to -0.0003"3/8"-16
    		3/4"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K291000000
    36"-0.0008" to -0.0003"3/8"-16
    		3/4"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K327000000
     
    1 1/4" Diameter
    6"-0.001" to -0.0004"1/2"-13
    		1"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K332000000
    9"-0.001" to -0.0004"1/2"-13
    		1"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K372000000
    12"-0.001" to -0.0004"1/2"-13
    		1"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K342000000
    18"-0.001" to -0.0004"1/2"-13
    		1"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K344000000
    24"-0.001" to -0.0004"1/2"-13
    		1"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K346000000
    36"-0.001" to -0.0004"1/2"-13
    		1"Rockwell C56Extra Hard161240K348000000
     

    Linear Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Linear Shafts.
    Pair with linear bearings and shaft supports to create smooth, precise motion. These linear shafts are turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances and hardened to resist wear.
    Highly Wear-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel—Balancing strength, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, these shafts can handle moisture and mild cleaning solutions.
    Surface Smoothness—The lower the microinch value, the smoother the finish and the less friction it will cause on the bearing.
    Lg.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Surface Smoothness,
    μin
    Each
    Highly Wear-Resistant 440C Stainless Steel
     
    1/8" Diameter
    6"-0.0005" to -0.0002"Rockwell C56Extra Hard166253K49000000
    12"-0.0005" to -0.0002"Rockwell C56Extra Hard166253K5900000
     
    3/16" Diameter
    6"-0.0005" to -0.0002"Rockwell C56Extra Hard166253K8100000
    12"-0.0005" to -0.0002"Rockwell C56Extra Hard166253K8200000
     
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