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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.
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- Yield Strength: See Table
- Hardness: See Table
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: See Table
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.
304/304L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 304 for better weldability.
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- Yield Strength: 30,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B75 (Medium)
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM A276
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
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
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.
316/316L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 316 for better weldability.
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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.
316/316L stainless steel contains less carbon than standard 316 for better weldability.
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
Hardened Undersized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
These rods, also known as drill blanks, have an undersized diameter for machining your own jobbers'-length drill bits. They're hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. M2 tool steel offers a nice balance of wear resistance and machinability. It has a high molybdenum content, which allows it to maintain sharp cutting edges even at elevated temperatures.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Drill Bit Size | Lg. | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
| 9/16" | -0.0003" to 0" | 9/16" | 6" | Precision Ground | 0.012" per ft. | 00000000 | 000000 |
Hardened Oversized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
Also known as reamer blanks, these rods have an oversized diameter that allows for finishing to your exact requirements. They're hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. M2 tool steel offers a nice balance of wear resistance and machinability. It has a high molybdenum content, which allows it to maintain sharp cutting edges even at elevated temperatures.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Reamer Size | Lg. | Lg. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
| 0.5625" | 0" to 0.0003" | 9/16" | 6" | -1/32" to 1/32" | Precision Ground | 0.012" per ft. | 00000000 | 000000 |
Tight-Tolerance Easy-to-Machine W1 Tool Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: 50,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B95 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Rockwell C65
- Specifications Met: ASTM A686
These rods, also called drill rod, are ground and held to strict diameter and straightness tolerances. They are ready to be turned in a lathe. With lower amounts of alloy elements than other tool steels, W1 offers excellent machinability. This water-hardening material is often used for hammers, files, taps, and reamers. These rods are decarb-free for a uniform surface that will consistently accept heat treating.
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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
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment:
Inch sizes: Rockwell C65
Metric sizes: Rockwell C62 - 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.
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Multipurpose 110 Copper Rods and Discs
- Yield Strength:
Inch sizes: Not Rated
Metric sizes: 17,000 psi - Hardness:
Inch sizes: Rockwell F65 (Soft)
Metric sizes: Brinell 35 (Soft) - Temper:
6" dia. rods: M30
All other inch sizes: H04 (Full Hard)
Metric sizes: Not Rated - Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met:
Inch sizes: ASTM B187
Metric sizes: European Standard EN 13601
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.
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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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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 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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Wire Rope—For Lifting
This wire rope provides a good balance of abrasion resistance and flexibility. Individual wire strands are preformed to maintain their shape and prevent rope from unraveling when cut.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
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Ultra-Flexible Wire Rope—For Lifting
More wires per strand than other wire rope provides the flexibility required for repeat bending over drums and pulleys. Individual wire strands are preformed to maintain their shape and prevent rope from unraveling when cut.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
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Rotation-Resistant Wire Rope—For Lifting
To counteract rotation while under load, the outer strands are wound in the opposite direction of the core. Individual wire strands are preformed to maintain their shape and prevent rope from unraveling when cut.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
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Shock-Absorbing Easy-Splice Rope—Not for Lifting
Made from nylon, this rope compensates for sudden force, such as in towing applications and dock lines. A polyurethane coating gives this rope wear resistance for high-friction applications. It’s braided with a hollow core, so it’s easier to splice than other rope when adding a fitting or connecting rope together. It doesn’t rotate under load.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
Lightweight Low-Stretch Grip-Tight Rope—Not for Lifting
Made of a polyester/polypropylene blend, this rope is approximately 15% lighter than standard polyester rope. Use it for applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. It resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and will not lose strength when wet. The twisted construction gives it a grooved surface, allowing you to grip it tight without it slipping.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
Shock-Absorbing Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting
A braided nylon core protected by a braided cover makes this rope resistant to both wear and sudden forces, such as those found in towing applications and dock lines. The braided construction also prevents the rope from rotating under load. When wet, this rope can lose up to 20% of its strength. It resists rot.
Nylon-covered rope resists mildew.
Polyester-covered rope resists UV rays, oil, and gas.
Polyurethane-coated rope is good for high-friction applications since its coating gives it increased wear resistance.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
Low-Stretch Wear-Resistant Rope—Not for Lifting
Choose this polyester rope for applications that require minimal stretch, such as in tie-down applications. A braided cover protects the braided core from wear during use. The rope resists UV rays, rot, oil, and gas, and will not lose strength when wet. It knots easily and does not rotate under load.
Polyurethane-coated rope is good for high-friction applications since its coating gives it increased wear resistance.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.
Rope with Eye on Both Ends—Not for Lifting
Rope has an eye on both ends to save time when attaching to tie downs and hooks. It knots easily and won’t rotate under load. Polyethylene rope is strong even when wet. Its performance is comparable to Spectra and Dyneema. It’s commonly used as a lightweight alternative to wire rope because of its excellent strength to weight ratio.
Note: The safety factor for capacity is 12:1.