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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

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	Length Length

	Diameter Diameter

	Shape Shape

	Rod and Disc
	Round Tube
	Rectangular Tube

	Thread Size Thread Size

	Color Color

	Black
	Gray
	Red

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Rigid

	Threading Threading

	Fully Threaded

	OD OD

1/2"

3/4"

1 1/2"

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 500° F

Not Rated

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-99° to 0° F

Not Rated

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

10,000-15,000 psi

Not Rated

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Hardness Hardness

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Hard

	Thread Pitch Thread Pitch

	ID ID

	Thread Direction Thread Direction

	Right Hand

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Tolerance Rating Tolerance Rating

Standard

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Fiberglass threaded rods are stronger than nylon threaded rods. They resist acids, solvents, salt water, and oil. They’re nonconductive, making them good for use around sensitive electrical components.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Fiberglass
Lg.	Thread Pitch, mm	Color	Tensile Strength	Hardness	Max. Temp.		Each
3/8"-16
1 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	000000
4 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	00000
8 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	00000
1/2"-13
1 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	00000
4 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	00000
8 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	000000
5/8"-11
1 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	00000
4 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	00000
8 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	000000
3/4"-10
1 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	00000
4 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	00000
8 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	000000
1"-8
1 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	00000
4 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	000000
8 ft.	__	Gray	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	000000
M8
1,900 mm	1.25	Red	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	000000
M10
1,900 mm	1.5	Red	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	000000
M12
1,900 mm	1.75	Red	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	000000
M16
1,900 mm	2	Red	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	000000000	000000

Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Rods

Color: Red
Temperature Range: -50° F to 265° F
Tensile Strength: 10,000-15,000 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 8.2-12 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Barcol 55 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No

Offering excellent arc and track resistance, these GPO3 fiberglass rods are often used for electrical applications in humid environments. They have better electrical insulation properties than FRP fiberglass. Made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, they're also called polyester-grade industrial laminate.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

		3 ft. Lg.		6 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance		Each		Each
1/8"	-0.001" to 0.001"	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
3/16"	-0.002" to 0.002"	0000000	0000	0000000	00000
1/4"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3/8"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1/2"	-0.010" to 0.010"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1"	-0.020" to 0.020"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.030" to 0.030"	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Round Tubes

Color: Black
Temperature Range: -50° F to 265° F
Tensile Strength: 10,000-15,000 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 8.2-12 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Rockwell M95 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No

Use these round GPO3 fiberglass tubes for electrical applications in humid environments. They are arc and track resistant, plus they have better electrical insulation properties than FRP fiberglass. Made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, they're also called polyester-grade industrial laminate.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

3 ft. Lg.
Wall Thick.	Wall Thick. Tolerance	OD	OD Tolerance	ID	ID Tolerance	Straightness Tolerance		Each
1/16"	-0.010" to 0.010"	1/2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	13/32"	-0.01" to 0.01"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	000000
1/16"	-0.010" to 0.010"	3/4"	-0.01" to 0.01"	5/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
3/32"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	13/16"	-0.01" to 0.01"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1 1/2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	1 1/4"	-0.01" to 0.01"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
6 ft. Lg.
1/16"	-0.010" to 0.010"	1/2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	13/32"	-0.01" to 0.01"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
1/16"	-0.010" to 0.010"	3/4"	-0.01" to 0.01"	5/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
3/32"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	13/16"	-0.01" to 0.01"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
1/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1 1/2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	1 1/4"	-0.01" to 0.01"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000

Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Square Tubes

Color: Red
Temperature Range: -50° F to 265° F
Tensile Strength: 10,000-15,000 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 8.2-12 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Barcol 50 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: UL 94 V-0

Route and insulate wire using these square fiberglass tubes, which fit better along edges and around corners than round tubes. Use them for electrical applications in humid locations. They’re arc and track resistant, and better electrical insulators than FRP fiberglass. Made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, they’re also known as polyester-grade industrial laminate.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Outside				Inside			3 ft. Lg.		6 ft. Lg.
Width	Width Tolerance	Height	Height Tolerance	Width	Height	Straightness Tolerance		Each		Each
1/8" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
1 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	0.050" per ft.	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
1/4" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/2"	1 1/2"	0.050" per ft.	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

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About Threaded Studs and Rods

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Fiberglass Threaded Rods

Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Rods

Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Round Tubes

Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Square Tubes