1/4" Shafts | McMaster-Carr

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Durometer 41D to Durometer 46D

Durometer 50D to Durometer 60D

Durometer 52D to Durometer 55D

Durometer 55D to Durometer 66D

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Power Transmission

Rotary Shafts

Pair with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion

Linear Shafts

Pair with linear bearings to reduce friction in manual and automated systems

Sleeve Splines

Pair with sleeve spline bearings to transmit rotary power or move loads along the shaft

Raw Materials

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments—all with material certificates for traceability

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable—all with material certificates for traceability

Aluminum

Lightweight, easy to machine, and corrosion resistant—all with material certificates for traceability

Plastic

A lightweight alternative to metal and glass

Tungsten

Our densest metal resists wear and heat to make end mills, heat shields, electrodes, and more

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze—all with material certificates for traceability

Titanium

The most corrosion-resistant metal we offer—all with material certificates for traceability

Fiberglass

A lightweight alternative to metal and wood widely used in electrical and structural applications

Bronze

Better wear resistance than copper and brass—all with material certificates for traceability

Ceramic

Hard and wear resistant, it also withstands corrosion and high temperatures

Carbon Fiber

The strongest composite we offer; comparable in strength to 6061 aluminum but lighter in weight

Garolite

A strong, machinable alternative to metal and plastic widely used in circuit boards and gears

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

Hard Fiber

Chemically treated to be hard and dense, this is the easiest composite to machine in our offering

Nickel

An upgrade from stainless steel to withstand harsh chemicals and acids—all with material certificates for traceability

Copper

Our most conductive metal for electrical applications—all with material certificates for traceability

Lead

A dense insulator often used to shield against radiation and absorb sound and vibration

Niobium

Conductive and corrosion resistant even at extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

Fastening and Joining

Dowel Pins

Align parts before assembly or use as a pivot, shaft, or hinge to join moving components

Dowel Pin Stock

Dowel Pin Stock

Cut to the length you need for positioning and holding parts in place

Building and Machinery Hardware

Lever Handles

Replace gear levers or attach to cranks and hand wheels to make them easier to turn

Ball-Lever Shafts

Ball-Lever Shafts

Attach a ball knob to create a custom handle for operating machinery

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