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From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.
This material has tighter tolerances than standard 304 stainless steel.
When compared to standard 304 stainless steel, this material can be machined faster with less wear on cutting tools. It's also called Prodec and Project 70+.
Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools.
This material has tighter tolerances than standard 303 stainless steel.
The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications.
This material is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 316 stainless steel.
These rods have been passivated for enhanced corrosion resistance.
This material machines faster with less wear on cutting tools than standard 316 stainless steel. It's also called Prodec and Project 70+.
A high nickel content allows Alloy 20 stainless steel to stand up to harsh chemicals in caustic environments. It's also known as Carpenter 20.
Hardened for improved strength and wear resistance, these rods are precision ground to a strict diameter tolerance. Use them for turning applications in your lathe.
Each piece is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 17-4 PH stainless steel.
With a higher chromium content than 15-5 PH stainless steel, this high-strength 17-4 PH offers better corrosion resistance. It is also known as 630 stainless steel.
This material is hardened for improved strength and wear resistance.
Offering outstanding strength, 15-5 PH stainless steel is often used for gears and shafts.
One of the most machinable types of stainless steel available, 416 contains sulfur for fast machining without clogging cutting tools. It's used for gears, screws, and shafts.
Hardened for superior wear resistance, these rods are precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance so they’re ready for turning in a lathe.
Precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance, these rods are all set for turning applications in a lathe.
With a diameter that’s held to a close tolerance, this material is hardened for increased wear and abrasion resistance.
Ready for turning in your lathe, these rods are precision ground to a tight tolerance.
One of the hardest types of stainless steel after heat treating, 440C offers excellent wear and abrasion resistance. It's often used for bearings, valves, and knife blades.
Often used for fasteners and valves, 410 stainless steel withstands wear caused by abrasion.
309/310 stainless steel has high levels of chromium and nickel to provide good corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures. It's often used in heat exchangers and furnaces.
Also known as mild steel, low-carbon steel is easy to machine, form, and weld. It's widely fabricated into parts that don’t require high strength.
These rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they're ready for turning in a lathe.
These rods are zinc galvanized for good corrosion resistance.
The matte plating on these rods increases corrosion resistance and wear resistance.
Often called Stressproof, these rods are stress-relieved to minimize warping during machining.
These rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they're all set for turning applications in your lathe.
Also known as Fatigueproof, these rods have enhanced strength and resistance to breaking from repeated impact compared to High-Strength Easy-to-Machine 1144 Carbon Steel Rods.
Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance.
The lead additive acts as a lubricant, which allows 12L14 carbon steel to withstand very fast machining. It's used to fabricate a wide variety of machine parts.
A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It is often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins.
1117 carbon steel responds to surface-hardening heat treatment better than other easy-to-machine carbon steels. Use it to fabricate shaft couplings, studs, pins, and universal joints.
Stronger than low-carbon steel with equally good machinability, 1045 carbon steel is widely used for bolts, studs, and shafts.
These rods are hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. Also known as chrome-moly steel, 4140 alloy steel resists fracturing from repeated stress.
Ready for turning in your lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance.
Also known as chrome-moly steel, this versatile 4140 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.
Often called ETD-150, these rods are made from a modified version of 4140 alloy steel and have been drawn at high temperatures for excellent strength.
4130 alloy steel has a low carbon content that provides good weldability. It's often used for gears, fasteners, and structural applications.
Use for power transmission and structural applications that involve extreme impact, heat, and wear.
A modified version of 4340 alloy steel, 300M is used in applications that require high yield strength, such as torsion bars and drive shafts.
Also known as chrome steel, 52100 is an extremely hard and wear-resistant material. It’s used for parts such as bearings, bushings, and punches.
While the low carbon content makes 8620 alloy steel easy-to-weld, it's the nickel, chromium, and molybdenum content that provides wear resistance.
The addition of lead gives 41L40 the best machinability of all the alloy steel we offer.
Often used for gears, shafts, and ball screws, 4150 alloy steel resists wear from friction and abrasion.
Offering excellent resistance to cracking from impact and compression, C300 alloy steel is often used for dies and tooling. It is also known as maraging steel and VascoMax.
The most widely used aluminum, 6061 is fabricated into everything from pipe fittings and containers to automotive and aerospace parts. It is strong and corrosion resistant, plus it's easy to machine and weld.
These rods and discs are precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 6061 rods and discs.
An anodized coating forms a bond with the aluminum surface to improve wear and corrosion resistance.
Originally developed for aircraft frames, uses for 7075 aluminum now include keys, gears, and other high-stress parts. It is often used as a replacement for 2024 aluminum because it’s stronger and provides similar performance in all other aspects.
While 2024 aluminum was initially designed for structural components in aircraft, it's now widely used when a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed, such as for gears, shafts, and fasteners. It offers similar performance to 7075 aluminum, but it’s not as strong.
These rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they’re ready for turning in a lathe.
2011 has the best machinability of all the aluminum alloys. It is the most selected aluminum for screws, tube fittings, hose parts, and other items that require extensive machining.
Also known as reamer blanks, these rods are hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance.
Made from powdered metal, M4 tool steel has a consistent microstructure that gives it outstanding resistance to wear and abrasion. It is comparable to CPM Rex M4.
Precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, these rods are ready for turning in your lathe.
An oversized diameter allows for finishing to your exact requirements.
Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance.
The diameter on these rods is precision ground while the straightness is held to a strict tolerance, so they're ready for turning in a lathe.
All set for turning in your lathe, these precision-ground rods are held to a strict straightness tolerance.
Ground and held to strict diameter and straightness tolerances, these rods are ready to be turned in a lathe.
An oversized diameter on these rods allows for finishing to your exact requirements.
With the highest lead content of all the brass alloys, 360 offers the best machinability. Often called free-machining and free-cutting brass, it stands up to high-speed drilling, milling, and tapping operations with minimal wear on your tools. It’s commonly used for gears, pinions, and lock components.
The diameter of these rods is held to a ±0.0002" tolerance.
A lead-free alternative to 485 brass, 464 brass offers good weldability, strength, and wear resistance. It’s widely used for marine hardware, pump and propeller shafts, and rivets.
Also known as high-leaded naval brass, 485 brass contains lead for good machinability. It is commonly used for marine hardware, valve stems, and screw machine products.
Offering high electrical conductivity and formability, 110 copper is 99.9% pure. Also known as ETP copper, it's often used in electrical applications, such as for bus bars and wire connectors, as well as for flashing, gaskets, and rivets.
With 99.99% copper content, 101 copper has higher purity than 110 copper, resulting in superior electrical conductivity. It's commonly called OFE and OFHC copper. Use it in electrical applications, such as for coaxial cables and terminal lugs.
Also called tellurium copper, 145 copper contains tellurium, which makes it more machinable than all other copper while maintaining good corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity. It’s often used for transformer and circuit-breaker terminals, welding torch tips, and fasteners.
Diameter is oversized to allow for finishing.
These rods are precision ground for a tight diameter tolerance of ±0.0005".
Powdered bronze is pressed and then impregnated with SAE 30 oil to make this material self-lubricating.
An excellent alternative to oil-filled bronze, graphite-filled bronze provides dry lubrication in temperatures as high as 700° F.
954 bronze contains a minimum of 10% aluminum for strength and weldability. It is also known as aluminum bronze. It's widely used for bearings, bushings, valve bodies, and worm gears.
Known for its ability to resist stress cracking and fatigue, 544 bronze also offers good formability and excellent machinability. It's commonly called phosphor bronze.
A low-lead alternative to 316 bronze, 642 bronze is just as machinable with higher strength. It is also called aluminum-silicon-bronze.
Also known as leaded commercial bronze, 316 contains lead for good machinability.
Because 510 bronze is very strong and formable, it is the best choice for applications involving repetitive motion, such as springs and bellows.
The addition of nickel gives 630 bronze high strength. It is also called aluminum-nickel-bronze.
Also known as chatter-free tungsten, this material is used for boring bars and grinding tools that dampen noise and vibration while machining.
This tungsten alloy is strong, corrosion resistant, and extremely dense. It’s dense enough to use as a lead alternative to shield from radiation, a vibration dampener in small spaces for equipment such as helicopter blades, and as crankshaft weights.
Grade 5 is the strongest of all the titanium alloys thanks to its higher aluminum and vanadium content. It offers a versatile mix of good corrosion resistance, weldability, and formability. It's often used for turbine blades, fasteners, and spacer rings.
Because Grade 2 titanium is 99% pure, it is more corrosion resistant than Grades 5 and 9 but not as strong. It has good formability and weldability. Common uses include chemical processing equipment, heat exchangers, and marine hardware.
C-276 nickel has excellent corrosion resistance against chemicals, including nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and hydrochloric acid.
Even in temperatures up to 2000° F, Alloy X nickel rods offer good strength and weldability, along with excellent oxidation resistance. They're often used for components in gas turbine engines and furnaces. This material is equivalent to Inconel HX and Hastelloy X.
Cut and thread discs and other parts that draw corrosion away from nearby metal in water tanks, heat exchangers, and marine applications.
Delrin® acetal resin, also known as acetal homopolymer, is stronger and stiffer than acetal copolymer.
An economical alternative to Delrin® acetal resin, this acetal copolymer offers similar wear resistance.
Also known as nylon 6/6, this general purpose material is often used for bearings, gears, valve seats, and other high-wear parts.
This nylon 6/6 material is modified with MDS for a self-lubricating surface that’s more slippery than standard nylon. It's often used in high-friction applications, such as gears and bearings.
In addition to a low-friction surface that prevents sticking and binding, this tough material is impact and wear resistant to handle the scuffs, scrapes, and strikes that other plastics can’t.
This material suppresses static charges to prevent dust from building up.
Because PVC resists many acids and alkalies, it’s widely used for tanks and in chemical-processing applications. Also known as PVC Type 1.
CPVC is just as chemical resistant as standard PVC Type 1 and can handle hotter temperatures up to 200° F.
Offering greater impact resistance than standard PVC Type 1 with similar chemical resistance, this PVC Type 2 is widely used for parts that are subject to shock.
Because ABS maintains its toughness even after thermoforming, it’s often made into storage cases, tote trays, equipment housings, and protective gear.
Known for its naturally slippery surface, PTFE surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures.
Also called reprocessed and mechanical-grade PTFE, this material is an economical alternative to standard PTFE.
Manufactured from Rulon PTFE, a PTFE that's modified with filler material for a super-slippery, impact-resistant surface that resists wear.
Cast acrylic is easier to machine than extruded acrylic. It's comparable to Lucite and Plexiglas® Acrylic.
Found in hand-powered clamps, vises, grates, doors, and work tables, lead screws and nuts have broad, square threads that are well suited for quick assembly, high clamping forces, and lifting and lowering heavy objects.
Also known as trapezoidal-thread lead screws and nuts.
Multiple thread channels (also known as thread starts) create faster linear travel than lead screws with a single thread start.
Also known as single-start and self-locking lead screws and nuts, these have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. The nut travels only when the screw turns, so your system won't unexpectedly move when the lead screw is at rest.
Combine these general purpose shafts with a linear bearing and shaft support to create a basic linear motion system.
For your compliance and quality assurance needs, these shafts come with a material certificate with a traceable lot number.
For a snug fit with a linear bearing in high-precision applications, these shafts are turned, ground, and polished to tight diameter and straightness tolerances.
Combine these general purpose drive shafts with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion.
Combine with a machine key to transmit torque to gears, sprockets, and other power transmission components.
These shafts have keyways only on the ends, leaving a plain shaft in the center. Use the keyways with machine keys to transmit torque to gears, sprockets, and other keyed components. Use the middle of the shaft with bearings and other round-bore components.
In addition to diameter tolerances that are twice as tight as standard keyed shafts, these shafts include a traceable lot number and test report. Use them with machine keys to transmit torque to gears, sprockets, and other power transmission components.
Good for hydraulic systems, machine tools, and other high-torque applications, these shafts have teeth that transmit high rotational loads.
Use these metal dowel pins as pivots, hinges, shafts, jigs, and fixtures to locate or hold parts.
A good all-around choice, Garolite G-10/FR4 is strong, machinable, and electrically insulating. It meets UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.
Offering higher strength and better heat resistance than Garolite G-10/FR4, Garolite G-11 is suitable for continuous use in elevated temperatures.
Using nothing more than standard high-speed steel tooling, Garolite LE can be machined into intricate parts.
Garolite CE is often fabricated into parts where high strength is not required.
Stronger than Garolite CE with better electrical-insulating properties, Garolite XX is often fabricated into low-cost electrical components.
Use Garolite G-10 in place of Garolite G-10/FR4 for applications that are sensitive to halogen, such as in nuclear plants. It's strong, machinable, and electrically insulating.
Also known as Macor, these glass-mica ceramic rods withstand temperatures up to 1470° F.
Stronger than natural rubber, these polyurethane rods combine the shock-absorbing qualities of rubber with the tear resistance of plastic. Use them to seal narrow spaces such as channels.
Birch is softer than maple and oak and has a smooth surface.
Oak is a heavy wood with high wear resistance. Its surface is rougher than birch and maple.
Maple is heavy and wear resistant like oak but with a smoother surface.
Provide support for sealants in gaps—insert these backer rods into gaps and fill in with sealant.