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    38 Products

    Threaded Rods

    Anchor, connect, or hang components in a wide variety of applications, from mounting I-beams to suspending light fixtures.
    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    With tensile strengths from 110,000 psi to 125,000 psi, these rods are strong enough for most industrial applications, such as anchoring machinery and connecting pipe flanges. They are about twice as strong as low-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also medium-strength steel.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these rods to rust.
    Lg.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
     
    1 1/4"-12
    6"125,000ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    99086A358000000
    1 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    99086A37300000
    2 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    99086A38800000
    3 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    99086A33400000
     
    Steel
     
    1 1/4"-12
    6"125,000ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    98750A52700000
    1 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    98957A41400000
    2 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    98957A82100000
    3 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    92580A11600000
    6 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    92580A216000000
    12 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    92580A316000000
     
    High-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    With a tensile strength of 150,000 psi, these rods are strong enough to stabilize steel frameworks and structural supports, such as I-beams. They are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also high-strength steel.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these rods to rust.
    Lg.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
     
    1 1/4"-12
    3 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD3313N1130000000
     
    Steel
     
    1 1/4"-12
    6"150,000ASTM Grade BD
    Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD90322A36700000
    1 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD90322A36800000
    2 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD90322A369000000
    3 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD90322A237000000
    6 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD90322A238000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    With a tensile strength of 50,000 psi or 60,000 psi, these rods are often used to suspend light fixtures, cable trays, and conduit from ceilings. They're about half the strength of medium-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also low-strength steel.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these rods to rust.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    1 1/4"-12
    150,000Rockwell B61190034A335000000
    250,000Rockwell B61190032A04000000
    350,000Rockwell B61198842A04000000
    650,000Rockwell B61198915A040000000
     
    Steel
     
    1 1/4"-12
    150,000Rockwell B61198790A44000000
    250,000Rockwell B61198791A04000000
    350,000Rockwell B61198838A04000000
    650,000Rockwell B61198911A040000000
     

    Coupling Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Coupling Nuts. Coupling Nuts.
    Also known as extension nuts, these are commonly used to connect lengths of threaded rod and join threaded parts.
    Low-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 2 or lower, these are about half as strong as medium-strength steel coupling nuts. Use them with threaded rods that have a comparable strength rating to avoid stripping threads during installation.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Each
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Threading
    1-9
    10-49
    50-Up
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1 1/4"-12
    3"1 5/8"Fully Threaded90264A275000000000000000000
     
    High-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 8 or Class 10, these are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel coupling nuts. Use them with threaded rods that have a comparable strength rating to avoid stripping threads during installation.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Each
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Threading
    1-9
    10-49
    50-Up
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1 1/4"-12
    3"1 7/8"SAE Grade 8
    Fully Threaded90983A262000000000000000000
     

    Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Made of steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. They don’t come lubricated, so you’ll need to lubricate them during installation and on an ongoing basis.
    Oversized Shank—Rod ends with an oversized shank have a shank that is one size larger than the ID to handle greater stress.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Zinc-plated steel rod ends provide moderate corrosion resistance.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Lg.
    ID
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Static Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Material
    Choose a Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
    1 1/4"-12
    4 1/8"2 1/8"1 1/4"2 3/4"1 1/16"44,500Zinc-Plated Alloy SteelRight Hand, Left Hand60645K750000000
     
    Ball Joints with Oversized Shank
    1 1/4"-12
    4 1/8"2 1/8"1"17°2 3/4"1 3/8"40,850Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand, Left Hand60645K7400000
     

    Internally Threaded Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Ball Joint Rod End. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Internally Threaded Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Internally Threaded Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends.

    Ball Joint Rod End

    A carbon fiber-reinforced insert or PTFE liner reduces wear, handles shock loads, and eliminates the need for lubrication. Made of steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. All are zinc plated, so they resist corrosion for a short time before the finish is consumed and the steel is exposed.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Lg.
    ID
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Static Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Material
    Choose a Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
    1 1/4"-12
    4 1/8"2 1/8"1"17°2 3/4"1 3/8"40,850Zinc-Plated Chrome-Moly SteelRight Hand, Left Hand2458K82000000
     

    Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Made of cadmium-plated steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. They provide moderate corrosion resistance. All have a PTFE liner that allows smooth ball rotation and eliminates the need for lubrication. Liner meets SAE AS81820.
    Oversized Shank—Rod ends with an oversized shank have a shank that is one size larger than the ID to handle greater stress.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Lg.
    ID
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Static Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Mil. Spec.
    Specs. Met
    Material
    Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints with Oversized Shank
    1 1/4"-12
    4 1/8"2 5/16"1"12°2 3/4"1 3/8"80,300MIL-B-81935SAE AS81820
    SAE AS81935
    Cadmium-Plated Alloy SteelRight Hand
    2998K2210000000
     

    Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Made of steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. They don’t come lubricated, so you’ll need to lubricate during installation and on an ongoing basis.
    Oversized Shank—Rod ends with an oversized shank have a shank that is one size larger than the ID to handle greater stress.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Zinc-plated steel rod ends provide moderate corrosion resistance.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Lg.
    ID
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Static Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Material
    Choose a Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
    1 1/4"-12
    4 1/8"2 1/8"1 1/4"2 3/4"1 1/16"44,500Zinc-Plated Alloy SteelRight Hand, Left Hand60645K650000000
     
    Ball Joints with Oversized Shank
    1 1/4"-12
    4 1/8"2 1/8"1"17°2 3/4"1 3/8"43,500Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand, Left Hand60645K6400000
     

    High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Rod Ends. High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    These steel rod ends handle loads that are at least 25% higher than other comparably sized rod ends. PTFE allows smooth rotation and eliminates the need for lubrication.
    Oversized Shank—Rod ends with an oversized shank have a shank that is one size larger than the ID to handle greater stress.
    Nylon/PTFE Insert—Rod ends with Nylon/PTFE insert have a durable, self-sealing insert that reduces wear.
    Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel Insert—Rod ends with zinc-plated steel insert provide moderate corrosion resistance.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Lg.
    ID
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Static Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Material
    Choose a Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints with Oversized Shank
     
    Nylon/PTFE Insert
    1 1/4"-12
    4 1/8"2 1/8"1"17°2 3/4"1 3/8"76,200Chrome-Moly SteelRight Hand, Left Hand4483T11000000
     
    Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel Insert and PTFE Liner
    1 1/4"-12
    4 1/2"2 1/2"1"17°2 15/16"1 3/8"107,150Zinc-Plated Alloy SteelRight Hand, Left Hand60745K31000000
     

    Internally Threaded High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Internally Threaded High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Internally Threaded High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    These steel rod ends handle loads that are at least 25% higher than other comparably sized rod ends. PTFE allows smooth rotation and eliminates the need for lubrication.
    Oversized Shank—Rod ends with an oversized shank have a shank that is one size larger than the ID to handle greater stress.
    Nylon/PTFE Insert—Rod ends with Nylon/PTFE insert have a durable, self-sealing insert that reduces wear.
    Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel Insert—Rod ends with zinc-plated steel insert provide moderate corrosion resistance.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Lg.
    ID
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Static Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Material
    Choose a Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints with Oversized Shank
     
    Nylon/PTFE Insert
    1 1/4"-12
    4 1/8"2 1/8"1"17°2 3/4"1 3/8"76,200Chrome-Moly SteelRight Hand
    4483T291000000
     
    Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel Insert and PTFE Liner
    1 1/4"-12
    4 1/8"2 1/8"1"17°2 3/4"1 3/8"76,200Zinc-Plated Alloy SteelRight Hand, Left Hand60745K51000000
     

    Internally Threaded Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Internally Threaded Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Internally Threaded Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Made of cadmium-plated steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. They provide moderate corrosion resistance. All have a PTFE liner that allows smooth ball rotation and eliminates the need for lubrication. Liner meets SAE AS81820.
    Oversized Shank—Rod ends with an oversized shank have a shank that is one size larger than the ID to handle greater stress.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Lg.
    ID
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Static Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Mil. Spec.
    Specs. Met
    Material
    Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints with Oversized Shank
    1 1/4"-12
    4 1/8"2 1/8"1"12°2 3/4"1 3/8"80,300MIL-B-81935SAE AS81820
    SAE AS81935
    Cadmium-Plated Alloy SteelRight Hand
    2998K4110000000
     

    Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    A carbon fiber-reinforced insert or PTFE liner reduces wear, handles shock loads, and eliminates the need for lubrication. Made of steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. All are zinc plated, so they resist corrosion for a short time before the finish is consumed and the steel is exposed.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Lg.
    ID
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Static Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Material
    Choose a Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
    1 1/4"-12
    4 1/8"2 1/8"1"17°2 3/4"1 3/8"43,500Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand, Left Hand2458K441000000
     
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