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Rotary Shafts
Combine these general purpose drive shafts with gears, sprockets, and bearings to transmit rotary motion. All are turned, precision ground, and polished to meet tight diameter and straightness tolerances. This means these shafts evenly distribute loads, reduce vibration, and improve accuracy and stability.
Steel shafts are generally stronger than stainless steel shafts but not as corrosion resistant. Carbon steel shafts balance high strength and good machinability, making them ideal for general purpose use.
Shafts with chamfered edges reduce damage to bearings, housings, and other components during installation.
| Lg. | Lg. Tolerance | Straightness Tolerance | Edge Type | Hardness Rating  | Hardness | Each | |
Metric—1045 Carbon Steel | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15mm Dia. (Tolerance: -0.051mm to 0mm) | |||||||
| 200mm | -1.57mm to 1.57mm | 0.3 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Brinell 197 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 400mm | -1.57mm to 1.57mm | 0.3 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Brinell 197 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1,000mm | -1.57mm to 1.57mm | 0.3 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Brinell 197 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2,000mm | -1.57mm to 1.57mm | 0.3 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Brinell 197 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Keyed Rotary Shafts
Combine these shafts with a machine key (not included) to transmit torque to gears, sprockets, and other power transmission components. All have an ANSI standard keyway (keys not included; see our selection of key stock). Their edges are chamfered to remove sharp corners, reducing damage to bearings, housings, and other components during installation. All are turned, ground, or polished to tight diameter and straightness tolerances.
Steel shafts are generally stronger than aluminum and stainless steel shafts but not as corrosion resistant. 1045 carbon steel shafts balance high strength and good machinability, making them ideal for general purpose use.
Keyway | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Lg. | Wd. | Dp. | ANSI Keys Included | Straightness Tolerance | Edge Type | Hardness Rating | Hardness | Each | |
Metric—1045 Carbon Steel | ||||||||||
15mm Dia. (Tolerance: -0.0635mm to 0mm) | ||||||||||
| 300mm | 300mm | 5mm | 3mm | No | 0.33 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B95 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 500mm | 500mm | 5mm | 3mm | No | 0.33 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B95 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1,000mm | 1,000mm | 5mm | 3mm | No | 0.33 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B95 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1,200mm | 1,200mm | 5mm | 3mm | No | 0.33 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B95 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1,500mm | 1,500mm | 5mm | 3mm | No | 0.33 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B95 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1,800mm | 1,800mm | 5mm | 3mm | No | 0.33 mm per 300 mm | Chamfered | Medium | Rockwell B95 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Linear Motion Shafts
Smooth, hard, and wear resistant, these shafts work with linear bearings to reduce friction in manual and automated systems, such as those found in packing, machine tool, and material handling operations. All are turned, ground, and polished to tight diameter and straightness tolerances.
Steel shafts are generally stronger than aluminum and stainless steel shafts but not as corrosion resistant. Carbon steel shafts are good for general purpose use.
Stainless steel shafts are more corrosion resistant than steel shafts; however, they’re not as hard as steel shafts and can be more difficult to machine. 420 and 440C stainless steel shafts have good corrosion resistance and are harder than 17-4 PH stainless steel shafts, so they better resist wear.
Surface smoothness—The lower the microinch value, the smoother the finish and the less friction and wear it will cause on the bearing.
| Lg., mm | Lg. Tolerance, mm | Straightness Tolerance | Surface Smoothness, microinch | Edge Type | Hardness Rating | Hardness | Heat Treatment | Each | |
15 mm Dia. (Tolerance: -0.011 mm to 0 mm) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | -0.5 to 0.5 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C59 | Case Hardened | 000000 | 00000 |
| 400 | -0.5 to 0.5 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C59 | Case Hardened | 000000 | 00000 |
| 500 | -0.8 to 0.8 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C59 | Case Hardened | 000000 | 00000 |
| 1,000 | -0.8 to 0.8 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C59 | Case Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1,200 | -1.2 to 1.2 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C59 | Case Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1,500 | -1.2 to 1.2 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C59 | Case Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2,000 | -1.2 to 1.2 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C59 | Case Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Lg., mm | Lg. Tolerance, mm | Straightness Tolerance | Surface Smoothness, microinch | Edge Type | Hardness Rating | Hardness | Heat Treatment | Each | |
15 mm Dia. (Tolerance: -0.011 mm to 0 mm) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | -0.5 to 0.5 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C52 | Case Hardened | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 400 | -0.5 to 0.5 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C52 | Case Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 600 | -0.8 to 0.8 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C52 | Case Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 800 | -0.8 to 0.8 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C52 | Case Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1,000 | -0.8 to 0.8 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C52 | Case Hardened | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1,200 | -1.2 to 1.2 | 0.03 mm per 300 mm | 12 | Chamfered | Very Hard | Rockwell C52 | Case Hardened | 0000000 | 000000 |
Low-Carbon Steel Rods and Discs
- Yield Strength: See table
- Hardness: See table
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: See table
- Fabrication: See table
- Specifications Met: See table
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. You can surface harden this material for added wear resistance. All have been manufactured to meet ASTM standards for quality and performance.
Cold-worked rods and discs have a finished look and quality. The cold-working process gives the steel consistent strength, hardness, and dimensions throughout.
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| Dia., mm | Dia. Tolerance, mm | Yield Strength, psi | Fabrication | Hardness | Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment | Mechanical Finish | Specifications Met | 1 ft. Lg. | 2 ft. Lg. | 3 ft. Lg. | 4 ft. Lg. | 6 ft. Lg. | 8 ft. Lg. | |
| 15 | -0.01 to 0 | 50,000 | Cold Worked | Rockwell B70 (Medium) | Not Rated | Ground, Polished, Turned | ASTM A108 | 000000 | ||||||
| 15 | -0.05 to 0 | 60,000 | Cold Worked | Rockwell B70 (Medium) | Not Rated | __ | ASTM A108 | 0000000 |
Tight-Tolerance Low-Carbon Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Not Rated
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: See table
- Fabrication: Cold Drawn
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
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. All have been manufactured to meet ASTM A108 standards for quality and performance.
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High-Strength Easy-to-Machine 1144 Carbon Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 100,000 psi
- Hardness:
Inch sizes: Rockwell C25 (Hard)
Metric sizes: Rockwell C19 (Medium) - Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
- Fabrication: Cold Drawn
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108, ASTM A311
Made with more carbon and manganese than other easy-to-machine carbon steels, 1144 carbon steel has a higher yield strength and hardness. Also known as Stressproof, these rods are stress-relieved to minimize warping during machining. Use them to fabricate parts that require stress resistance, such as gears, shafts, and bushings. For added wear resistance, these rods can be surface hardened with heat treating. All meet ASTM A108 and ASTM A311 standards for quality and performance.
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Tight-Tolerance Ultra-Machinable 12L14 Carbon Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 65,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C65
- Fabrication: Cold Worked
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
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, such as shaft couplings, studs, and pins. These rods meet ASTM A108 quality and performance standards. For added wear resistance, they can be surface hardened with heat treating.
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Easy-to-Machine 1215 Carbon Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 60,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B85 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
- Fabrication: Cold Worked
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
A lead-free alternative to 12L14, 1215 carbon steel contains the same amount of sulfur and phosphorus for excellent machinability. It’s often used for shaft couplings, studs, and pins. For added wear resistance, you can harden its surface with heat treating. These rods meet ASTM A108 standards for manufacturing processes and performance.
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High-Strength 1045 Carbon Steel Rods and Discs
Stronger than low-carbon steel with equally good machinability, 1045 carbon steel is widely used for bolts, studs, and shafts.
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Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 60,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B90 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C60
- Fabrication: Cold Drawn
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
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 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. For added wear resistance, you can surface harden these rods with heat treating. They are manufactured to ASTM A108 standards for performance and quality.
Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.
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Easy-to-Machine High-Strength Multipurpose 4140 Alloy Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 130,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C32 (Hard)
- Fabrication: Cold Worked
- Specifications Met: ASTM A108
Often called ETD-150, this modified alloy steel is drawn at high temperatures for excellent strength and machinability. Also known as chrome-moly steel, 4140 alloy steel resists fracturing from repeated stress. It is used for a wide range of parts, such as gears, axles, and shafts. These rods have been hardened for added resistance to abrasion and impact. All have been manufactured to meet ASTM A108 standards for quality and performance.
Note: Rods may be made from either 4140 or 4142 alloy steel. They are interchangeable in most applications.
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Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B90 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Maximum Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C65
- Fabrication: Hot Rolled
- Specifications Met: ASTM A681
Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground to a tight diameter tolerance. They’re also known as drill rod. Often used for dies, punches, and gauges, O1 tool steel is an oil-hardening material that resists wear and abrasion. It can also be surface hardened with heat treating for added wear resistance. These rods have been manufactured to meet ASTM A681 standards for performance and quality.
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Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose Air-Hardening A2 Tool Steel Rods
Precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, these rods are ready for turning in your lathe. Also known as drill rod, this A2 tool steel is more wear resistant than O1 and keeps a sharper cutting edge. It’s air-hardening, so it doesn’t require baths or quenching after heat treatment. This tool steel is often used for punches, blades, and hammers. These rods have been manufactured to ASTM A681 standards for performance and quality.
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- Yield Strength: 55,000 psi
- Hardness: See table
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C62
- Fabrication: Hot Rolled
- Specifications Met: ASTM A681
Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel
From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel
This material has tighter tolerances than standard 304 stainless steel. From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
Rods are precision ground and straightened, so they’re ready for turning in your lathe.
Steel that meets ASTM or SAE specifications complies with standards for materials.
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- Yield Strength: See Table
- Hardness: See Table
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: See Table
Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel
Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
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- Yield Strength: 25,000 psi
- Hardness:
Inch Sizes: Rockwell B77 (Medium)
Metric Sizes: Rockwell B85 (Medium) - Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met:
Inch Sizes: ASTM A582
Metric Sizes: EN 10088-3
Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine 303 Stainless Steel
This material has tighter tolerances than standard 303 stainless steel. Widely used for fabricating fittings and fasteners, 303 stainless steel machines quickly without sticking to cutting tools. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
Rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they are ready for turning in a lathe.
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- Yield Strength: 35,000 psi
- Hardness: See Table
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM A582, SAE AMS5640
Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
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 material offers better corrosion resistance. It's also known as 630 stainless steel. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1100° F.
Rods are held to a strict diameter tolerance, so they’re ready for turning in your lathe.
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- Yield Strength: 118,000 psi
- Hardness: See table
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C47
- Specifications Met: ASTM A564
Hardened Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
- Yield Strength: 170,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C42 (Hard)
- Heat Treatment: Hardened
- Temper: H900
- Specifications Met: ASTM A564, SAE AMS5643
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. With a higher chromium content than 15-5 PH stainless steel, this high-strength 17-4 PH offers better corrosion resistance. It’s also known as 630 stainless steel. This material maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1100° F.
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Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance up to the maximum temperature.
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- Yield Strength:
Inch Sizes: 30,000 psi
Metric Sizes: 29,000 psi - Hardness:
Inch Sizes: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
Metric Sizes: Rockwell B80 (Medium) - Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met:
Inch Sizes: ASTM A276
Tight-Tolerance Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
This material is precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 316 stainless steel. The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
Rods are held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they’re all set for turning in your lathe.
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- Yield Strength: 30,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM A276, SAE AMS5648
Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods and Discs
- Yield Strength: 35,000 psi
- Hardness:
Foot and inch sizes: Brinell 95 (Soft)
Metric sizes: Brinell 80 (Soft) - Temper: See table
- Fabrication: See table
- Specifications Met:
Cold Worked: ASTM B211
Extruded: ASTM B221
Cold Rolled: ASTM B209
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.
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Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 6061 Aluminum Rods and Discs
These rods and discs are precision ground to offer tighter tolerances than standard 6061 rods and discs. 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.
Rods are held to a strict straightness tolerance, so they’re all set for turning in your lathe.
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Tight-Tolerance High-Strength 7075 Aluminum Rods
- Yield Strength: 73,000 psi
- Hardness: Brinell 150 (Medium)
- Temper: T6
- Fabrication: Cold Worked
- Specifications Met: ASTM B211
Ready for turning in a lathe, these rods are precision ground and held to a strict straightness tolerance. 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.
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Ultra-Machinable 360 Brass Rods and Discs
- Yield Strength:
Inch sizes: 15,000 psi
Metric sizes: 23,000 psi - Hardness: See table
- Temper:
Inch sizes: H02 (1/2 Hard)
Metric sizes: 1/2 Hard - Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met:
Inch sizes: ASTM B16
Metric sizes: European Standard EN 12164
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.
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1 m Lg. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia., mm | Dia. Tolerance Range, mm | Hardness | Each | |
| 15 | -0.08 to 0.08 | Rockwell B75 (Medium) | 0000000 | 000000 |
Multipurpose Flame-Retardant Garolite G-10/FR4 Rods
- Color: See Table
- Temperature Range: -100° F to 245° F
- Tensile Strength: 35,000-50,000 psi (Excellent)
- Impact Strength: 5.5-12 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
- Hardness: Rockwell M115 (Extra Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: MIL-I-24768/27, UL 94 V-0
Made of a flame-retardant epoxy resin with fiberglass fabric reinforcement, these G-10/FR4 rods are a good all-around choice. They are strong, machinable, and electrically insulating. Garolite G-10/FR4 is also called epoxy-grade industrial laminate and phenolic.