Bar and Rod
Thin and thick Aluminum strip and rectangular profiles
Engineering and Hobby Rod
For general hobby applications.
NOTE! Very thin sizes may experience some bending. They may not be straight for the entire length. May be slightly oversized on OD so some reworking may be required before fitting closely mating parts such as bearings. This product is not recommended for use as a bearing shaft. We suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground for bearing shaft. Includes K&S Metals range and more.
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For general hobby applications. This rod is annealed soft to make it easier to bend. Copper, brass and aluminium,
300mm lengths for general hobby applications. Not recommended for heavy duty applications. This product is not recommended for use as a bearing shaft. We suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground for bearing shaft. Includes K&S Metals range and more.
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Tube and Tubing
Hollow round tubing for general hobby applications.
Includes K&S Metals range and more. May be slightly oversized on OD so some reworking might be required before fitting closely mating parts. This product is not recommended for use as a bearing shaft. We suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground for bearing shaft. Many sizes fit neatly into larger sizes to allow for telescoping size applications. Some items may be available in longer or shorter lengths. E-mail sales@smallparts.com.au with enquiries.
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Spacers
Shaft spacers - Aluminium
Thread Inserts
Threaded inserts are screwed into preformed or predrilled holes and cut their own threads into the wall of permanent installations.
Provides a strong wear and vibration resistant thread. Low volumes can be installed by winding in with a bolt through the threaded centre. Large volumes can be installed with hand installation tools (Sold Seperately). Hole sizes are reference only. Can variey on batchs. Optimum hole size is to be determinded through experimentation. A 60o countersink is required for flush mounting. Can be used in Aluminium, aluminium alloy or magnesium. Made from steel with zinc chromate finish.
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Threaded inserts are screwed into preformed or predrilled holes and cut their own threads into the wall of permanent installations.
Provides a strong wear and vibration resistant thread. Low volumes can be installed by winding in with a bolt through the threaded centre. Large volumes can be installed with hand installation tools (Sold Seperately). Hole sizes are reference only. Can vary on batches. Optimum hole size is to be determinded through experimentation. A 60o countersink is required for flush mounting. Can be used in Aluminium, aluminium alloy or magnesium. Made from 303 stainless steel.
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Washers Finishing
For countersunk screws.
Washers Flat Metallic
Flat washers.
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Tube and Tubing
Hollow square tubing for general hobby applications.
Some items may be available in longer or shorter lengths. e-mail sales@smallparts.com.au with enquiries. Includes K&S Metals range and more. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Tube - Square - Aluminium.
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Streamline Aluminium Tubing.
Teardrop shaped soft aluminium tubing. Enables easier bending. Great for tight applications. Includes K&S Metals range and more. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Tube - Streamline - Aluminium.
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Screws Cap Head
Variety of colours available.
Other colours available on request. Minimum quantities will apply. Metric Sizes to DIN912. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Screws - Cap - Socket - Aluminium.
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Shim
Precision aluminium shim sheet. Very thin to thick sizes.
NOTE! Very thin sizes may experience some bending or indentations. This product is meant for engineering applications not decorative applications. Coloured shim is anodised. The colour is not removable. The colour is for identification purposes only. Includes K&S Metals range and more. Includes listings on 1100, 3003, 6061-T6 and commercial grades aluminium sheet.
Nuts Lock
Nylon Insert for Locking. Not NylocTM brand.
Note! Thickness (H) and A/F (A) dimensions are usually considered not critical and may vary. If the A and H dimensions are critical for your application please consult us prior to ordering. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Nuts - Hexagonal - Nylon Insert - Aluminium.
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Bearings Housings
Spyraflo aluminium pillow block housings mounted with 440C stainless miniature bearings
No more need for expensive engineering of housings to suit your new applications. Fully greased Japanese 440C Grade corrosion resistant stainless steel ball bearings. Double shielded bearings to minimise contamination. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Housings - Bearing - Pillow Block - Miniature.
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Couplings Helical and Slit
Low cost aluminium couplings primarily used for 3D printer stepper motors
Max. Ang Misalignment 5
o. Max Parallel Offset 0.25mm. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Couplings - Helical - Economy.
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Tube and Tubing
This tube is annealed soft to make it easier to bend. Copper, brass and aluminium,
300mm lengths for general hobby applications. Includes K&S Metals range and more. Not recommended for heavy duty applications. This product is not recommended for use as a bearing shaft. We suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground for bearing shaft. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Tube - Round - Soft Metal Packs.
Tapered plastic bungs fit inside round tube or over the outside ends of rod, tube or shafting.
Can be used on threaded or unthreaded parts. Used as tuning bungs or rod tips. Helps prevent damage to the product ends. Helps prevent injury from sharp edges. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Bungs and Caps - Reversible - Round.
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Saw Cut Ends. Some items may be available in longer or shorter lengths. e-mail sales@smallparts.com.au with enquiries. Smaller sizes may not be supplied straight. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Square Bar - Brass.
For punches dies and high strength machine parts. Unhardened - requires heat treatment.
High abrasion resistance and high toughness when hardened. 100 percent machinability. Requires heat treating to harden. Small diameters may not be perfectly straight. Refer engineering guides online for W-1 hardening requirements. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Rod - Drill - Silversteel - W-1 Water Hardening.
Includes K&S Metals range and more
For general hobby applications.
NOTE! Very thin sizes may experience some bending. They may not be straight for the entire length. May be slightly oversized on OD so some reworking may be required before fitting closely mating parts such as bearings. This product is not recommended for use as a bearing shaft. We suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground for bearing shaft. Includes K&S Metals range and more.
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For general hobby applications.
NOTE! Very thin sizes may experience some bending. They may not be straight for the entire length. May be slightly oversized on OD so some reworking may be required before fitting closely mating parts such as bearings. This product is not recommended for use as a bearing shaft. We suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground for bearing shaft. Includes K&S Metals range and more.
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For general hobby applications.
NOTE! Very thin sizes may experience some bending. They may not be straight for the entire length. May be slightly oversized on OD so some reworking may be required before fitting closely mating parts such as bearings. This product is not recommended for use as a bearing shaft. We suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground for bearing shaft. Includes K&S Metals range and more.
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Fasteners for telescoping tubing help reduce assembly time whilst improving your product functionality. Also called button clips or spring buttons.
Eliminates the need for rivets and screws. Simply snap into place in square or round tubing. Made from 1050 heat treated spring steel with minimum 0.005mm (0.0002 inch) zinc plating. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Snap Buttons - Double End.
Hard urethane rubber compound. Machinable.
Length +/- 3.2mm. Diameter +/- 2 percent. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Rod - Round - Urethane.
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Fasteners for telescoping tubing help reduce assembly time whilst improving your product functionality. Also called button clips or spring buttons.
Eliminates the need for rivets and screws. Simply snap into place in square or round tubing. Made from 1050 heat treated spring steel with minimum 0.005mm (0.0002 inch) zinc plating. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Snap Buttons - Single End - Dog Leg.
Fasteners for telescoping tubing help reduce assembly time whilst improving your product functionality. Also called button clips or spring buttons.
Eliminates the need for rivets and screws. Simply snap into place in square or round tubing. Made from 1050 heat treated spring steel with minimum 0.005mm (0.0002 inch) zinc plating. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Snap Buttons - Single End - Spring Leg.
UNC - UNF - METRIC - 303 and 304 grades. Also known as booker rod.
Inexpensive nylon joiners for hobby tubing and rod
Our smallest motors at an affordable price.
Various models 10000 to 30000 rpm. Low starting voltage of Less than0.8V. Rated Voltage 1.3V. Less than 43 dB Mechanical Noise Level. 100 hours / 100000 turns mechanical life. Clockwise rotation when viewed from shaft end. Not recommended for reversing.
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Standard DIN913 grub screws with flat end. Grade 5 6Al-4V is a high strength titanium alloy. Tensile Strength 91.5kgf / mm2. Yield Strength 84.5kgf / mm2. Elongation 10 Percent.
Used in critical aircraft structural components. UNS R56400. Composition Percentage: Al 5.5-6.75, V 3.5-4.5, N 0.05, C 0.08, H 0.015, Fe 0.40, O 0.2, Ti Balance. Grade 5 6Al-4V is a high strength titanium alloy. Tensile Strength 91.5kgf / mm2. Yield Strength 84.5kgf / mm2. Elongation 10 Percent.
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Silversteel shafting for hobbies. Not suitable for precision bearings.
Suitable for use with plastic gears, bushes, couplings etc. Not recommended for use with precision steel or stainless steel bearings. Some sizes have special features such as serrations or small barbs (noted in description). Unground ends. Ideal for axles in robotic applications and educational projects.
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This category includes short and long lengths
Standard springs may or may not be supplied with ends ground flush. If the end type is important to your application please contact us for more information or a special quote. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Springs - Compression - Stainless Steel.
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301 Stainless Steel
Mounting hole specifications will be supplied on request. These springs are usually mounted on a drum and the free end attached to a loading force like a counterbalance. Free ID may vary to meet load specification. Load capacity can be increased by using multiple strips in tandem, back to back or laminated. Be sure to leave at least 40mm coiled on the drum at full extension. The spring ID will wrap tightly on the drum so that most applications require no fastening to the drum. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at
Springs - Constant Force.
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Bearings and Spare Parts for Remote Control Models
Where alternative parts are offered, we make no claims as to their suitability. Selection of the most suitable bearings and parts is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you replace bearings with the same type if that type is working well. High speed caged bearings are better suited to handle vibration than standard caged bearings.
Bearings and Spare Parts for Remote Control Models
Where alternative parts are offered, we make no claims as to their suitability. Selection of the most suitable bearings and parts is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you replace bearings with the same type if that type is working well. High speed caged bearings are better suited to handle vibration than standard caged bearings.
Bearings and Spare Parts
Where alternative parts are offered, we make no claims as to their suitability. Selection of the most suitable bearings and parts is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you replace bearings with the same type if that type is working well. High speed caged bearings are better suited to handle vibration than standard caged bearings.
Bearings and Spare Parts for Remote Control Models
Where alternative parts are offered, we make no claims as to their suitability. Selection of the most suitable bearings and parts is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you replace bearings with the same type if that type is working well. High speed caged bearings are better suited to handle vibration than standard caged bearings.
Bearings and Spare Parts for Remote Control Models
Where alternative parts are offered, we make no claims as to their suitability. Selection of the most suitable bearings and parts is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you replace bearings with the same type if that type is working well. High speed caged bearings are better suited to handle vibration than standard caged bearings.
Bearings and Spare Parts for Remote Control Models
Where alternative parts are offered, we make no claims as to their suitability. Selection of the most suitable bearings and parts is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you replace bearings with the same type if that type is working well. High speed caged bearings are better suited to handle vibration than standard caged bearings.
Bearings and Spare Parts for Remote Control Models
Where alternative parts are offered, we make no claims as to their suitability. Selection of the most suitable bearings and parts is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you replace bearings with the same type if that type is working well. High speed caged bearings are better suited to handle vibration than standard caged bearings.
Bearings and Spare Parts for Remote Control Models
Where alternative parts are offered, we make no claims as to their suitability. Selection of the most suitable bearings and parts is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you replace bearings with the same type if that type is working well. High speed caged bearings are better suited to handle vibration than standard caged bearings.
Bearings and Spare Parts for Remote Control Models
Where alternative parts are offered, we make no claims as to their suitability. Selection of the most suitable bearings and parts is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you replace bearings with the same type if that type is working well. High speed caged bearings are better suited to handle vibration than standard caged bearings.
Bearings and Spare Parts for Remote Control Models
Where alternative parts are offered, we make no claims as to their suitability. Selection of the most suitable bearings and parts is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you replace bearings with the same type if that type is working well. High speed caged bearings are better suited to handle vibration than standard caged bearings.
Venom Hobby Parts listed by description. Parts for 1/10 crawler, Baja, 1/8 scale cars, Beacon, Corsair, CPR Creeper, D Micro, DXL, EKOS, EPO, GPV-1, MINIZ, Island Hopper, King, Segad, KOS, KWA, M05, ME-109, MTT, Night Ranger 3D, Outlaw RC, Ozone Heli
Parts also to suit P-51, Texan, Savage, Scorpion AX10, Skywolf 3CH, Strait Jacket, TraXXas, TRX Slash. Ailerons fittings, Anti-rotation arm, A arms, Axle, Bag, Ball end, batteries assembleys, battery(bags, bars, box, case, charger, holder), beadlock, bearing kits, retainers and set. bell crank, blade grips and sets, body posts, bolt, bracket, bulkhead, cables, camber gauge, canopy, caps, carburettor, charger, chassis covers and plates. Cockpit cover, Collars, connectors, control links, control links, tray and units, coupler, cowl, crankcase, crankshaft, cylinder, Damper, decal set, differential (case, housing and system). Dig unit, drive (belt and dog), driveline, electronics unit, elevator, e-ring, ESC, exhaust (coupler, deflector and pipe), fail safes, feathering spindle.
Bearings and Spare Parts for Remote Control Models
Where alternative parts are offered, we make no claims as to their suitability. Selection of the most suitable bearings and parts is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you replace bearings with the same type if that type is working well. High speed caged bearings are better suited to handle vibration than standard caged bearings.
Bearings and Spare Parts
Where alternative parts are offered, we make no claims as to their suitability. Selection of the most suitable bearings and parts is the responsibility of the customer. We recommend you replace bearings with the same type if that type is working well. High speed caged bearings are better suited to handle vibration than standard caged bearings.
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