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    About Aluminum
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    Compare over 20 aluminum alloys to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Bars.
    Balance high strength and workability. Initially designed for aircraft frames, 2024 aluminum is turned into parts that need to be especially strong, such as couplings for servomotor shafts. It’s one of the most widely used high-strength alloys, made into fasteners, gears, and everything in between. It’s also easier to form and weld than 7075 aluminum, among the strongest aluminum alloys out there.
    Cold Drawn—Formed by a die for close-tolerance widths, then cut to the lengths listed.
    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
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
     
    1/8" Thick (-0.002" to 0.002" Tolerance)
    1"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K41700000000000000000000000000000
     
    3/16" Thick (-0.002" to 0.002" Tolerance)
    1/2"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K41100000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K4470000000000000000000000000
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.002" to 0.002" Tolerance)
    1/2"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K41300000000000000000000000
    3/4"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K479000000000000000000000000
    1"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K419000000000000000000000000
    1 1/4"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K4350000000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K4490000000000000000000000000
    2"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K46800000000000000000000000000
    2 1/2"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K10700000000000000000000000000
    3"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K10900000000000000000000000000
    4"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K112000000000000000000000000000
     
    3/8" Thick (-0.002" to 0.002" Tolerance)
    1/2"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K415000000000000000000000000
    3/4"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K482000000000000000000000000
    1"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K4220000000000000000000000000
    1 1/4"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K43800000000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K45600000000000000000000000000
    2"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K114000000000000000000000000000
    3"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K1180000000000000000000000000000
    6"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189215K24700000000000000000000000000000
     

    Aluminum Balls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Aluminum Balls.
    2017 Aluminum—An economical choice when you need high strength.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Construction
    Temper
    Designation
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    2017 Aluminum
    1/32"-0.001" to 0.001"SolidT4
    		10034665K21000000
    3/64"-0.001" to 0.001"SolidT4
    		10034665K3300000
    1/16"-0.001" to 0.001"SolidT4
    		10034665K2200000
    5/64"-0.001" to 0.001"SolidT4
    		10034665K2500000
    3/32"-0.001" to 0.001"SolidT4
    		10034665K2700000
    1/8"-0.001" to 0.001"SolidT4
    		10034665K2900000
    5/32"-0.001" to 0.001"SolidT4
    		10034665K3400000
    1/4"-0.001" to 0.001"SolidT4
    		5034665K3100000
    1/2"-0.001" to 0.001"SolidT4
    		1034665K3200000
    1 mm-0.025 mm to 0.025 mmSolidT4
    		10034665K3500000
    2 mm-0.025 mm to 0.025 mmSolidT4
    		10034665K3600000
    3 mm-0.025 mm to 0.025 mmSolidT4
    		10034665K3700000
     

    Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Rods.
    For the best balance of precision, strength, and workability, choose these 2024 aluminum rods. They’re ground to paper-thin tolerances for parts that require pinpoint precision. Held to a strict straightness tolerance, they're all set to turn in your lathe.
    Initially designed for aircraft frames, 2024 is turned into parts that need to be especially strong, such as couplings for servomotor shafts. It’s one of the most widely used high-strength alloys, made into fasteners, gears, and everything in between. It’s also easier to form and weld than 7075 aluminum, among the strongest alloys out there.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs. Met
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    3/32"-0.0005" to 0"Cold WorkedT4
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-2250.005"/1 ft.9061K3700000000000000000
    1/8"-0.0005" to 0"Cold WorkedT4
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-2250.005"/1 ft.9061K3100000000000000
    3/16"-0.0005" to 0"Cold WorkedT4
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-2250.005"/1 ft.9061K3200000000000000
    1/4"-0.0005" to 0"Cold WorkedT4
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-2250.005"/1 ft.9061K33000000000000000
    5/16"-0.0005" to 0"Cold WorkedT4
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-2250.005"/1 ft.9061K34000000000000000
    3/8"-0.0005" to 0"Cold WorkedT4
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-2250.005"/1 ft.9061K35000000000000000
    7/16"-0.0005" to 0"Cold WorkedT4
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS-QQ-A-2250.005"/1 ft.9061K38000000000000000

    High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Rods

    Balance high strength and workability. Initially designed for aircraft frames, 2024 aluminum is turned into parts that need to be especially strong, such as couplings for servomotor shafts. It’s one of the most widely used high-strength alloys, made into fasteners, gears, and everything in between. It’s also easier to form and weld than 7075 aluminum, among the strongest aluminum alloys out there.
    Material Certificate Icon
    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. Aluminum. High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs. Met
    1/2 ft.
    Long
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1/4"-0.012" to 0.012"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS4120, SAE AMS-QQ-A-225/686985K6800000000000000000000000000
    5/16"-0.012" to 0.012"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS4120, SAE AMS-QQ-A-225/686985K720000000000000000000000
    3/8"-0.012" to 0.012"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B211, SAE AMS4120, SAE AMS-QQ-A-225/686985K7400000000000000000000000
     

    High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Hex Bars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. High-Strength 2024 Aluminum Hex Bars.
    Balance high strength and workability. Initially designed for aircraft frames, 2024 aluminum is turned into parts that need to be especially strong, such as couplings for servomotor shafts. It’s one of the most widely used high-strength alloys, made into fasteners, gears, and everything in between. It’s also easier to form and weld than 7075 aluminum, among the strongest aluminum alloys out there.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Wd. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    1 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    6 ft.
    Long
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Cold DrawnT4
    		ASTM B21189765K1400000000000000000
     

    Keyed Rotary Shafts

    Match with a machine key to prevent slipping while transmitting torque to gears and other components. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Fully Keyed
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Fully Keyed.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Fully Keyed.
    Mount components anywhere along the length of these shafts. For secure torque transmission, slide a component from either end and lock it into place with an ANSI machine key (sold separately).
    Lightweight Aluminum—Best for light duty applications, these shafts are one-third the weight of steel shafts, corrosion resistant, and easy to machine.
    Keyway
    Material
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    ANSI Keys
    Included
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Lightweight Aluminum
     
    5/16" Diameter
    6"6"3/32"3/64"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K21000000
    12"12"3/32"3/64"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K2200000
    24"24"3/32"3/64"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K2300000
     
    3/8" Diameter
    6"6"3/32"3/64"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K3100000
    12"12"3/32"3/64"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K3200000
    24"24"3/32"3/64"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K3300000
     
    1/2" Diameter
    6"6"1/8"1/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K4100000
    12"12"1/8"1/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K4200000
    24"24"1/8"1/16"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K4300000
     
    5/8" Diameter
    6"6"3/16"3/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K5100000
    12"12"3/16"3/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K5200000
    24"24"3/16"3/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K5300000
     
    3/4" Diameter
    6"6"3/16"3/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K6100000
    12"12"3/16"3/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K6200000
    24"24"3/16"3/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K6300000
     
    1" Diameter
    6"6"1/4"1/8"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K7100000
    12"12"1/4"1/8"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K7200000
    24"24"1/4"1/8"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.0025" to 0"Brinell 120Soft1570K7300000
     
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