Rod Round Aluminium Categories
Engineering and Hobby Rod
Rod - Round - Aluminium
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. For use with bearings we suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground.
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Rod - Round - Soft Metal Packs
For general hobby applications. This rod is annealed soft to make it easier to bend. Copper, brass and aluminium,
300mm lengths. Not recommended for heavy duty applications. For use with bearings we suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground.
There is also a good range of Rod - Round - Soft Metal Packs on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
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Tube and Tubing
Tube - Round - Aluminium
Hollow round tubing for general hobby applications.
For general hobby applications. May be slightly oversized on OD so some reworking may be required before fitting closely mating parts such as bearings. For use with bearings we suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground. 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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There is also a good range of Tube - Round - Aluminium on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Spacers
Spacers - Round - Through Bore - Aluminium
Shaft spacers - Aluminium
There is also a good range of Spacers - Round - Through Bore - Aluminium on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Tube and Tubing
Tube - Round - Soft Metal Packs
For general hobby applications. This tube is annealed soft to make it easier to bend. Copper, brass and aluminium,
300mm lengths. Not recommended for heavy duty applications. For use with bearings we suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground.
There is also a good range of Tube - Round - Soft Metal Packs on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Bar and Rod
Rectangular Bar - Aluminium
Thin and thick Aluminum strip and rectangular profiles
Small sizes may not be perfectly straight.
There is also a good range of Rectangular Bar - Aluminium on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Enclosures
Enclosures - Aluminium - Economy
Great little boxes ready for you to adapt to your mechanical projects.
Excellent screening properties for EMI and RFI. Ideal for projects subject to weather. Great housings for mechanical projects. Easy to machine. 380 Die Cast aluminium alloy BS1490 LM24. Close fitting flanged lids.
There is also a good range of Enclosures - Aluminium - Economy on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Knobs Pointer
Knobs - Pointer - Aluminium and Plastic
Grub screw fixing. Suits 6.35mm (1/4 inch) shaft. Brass Insert. White Pointer.
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Knobs - Pointer - Black Aluminium
Grub screw fixing. Suits 6.35mm (1/4 inch) shaft.
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Enclosures
Enclosures - Aluminium - 100 Series
Great little boxes ready for you to adapt to your mechanical or electrical projects.
Internal guide slots for mounting PCB assemblies vertically. Ideal for housing sensitive electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic devices. Provides effective shielding of EMI and RFI. Designed to IP65 of IEC529 and NEMA 4 (dust and hoseproof). The lid incorporates a recessed neoprene gasket.
There is also a good range of Enclosures - Aluminium - 100 Series on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Sheet Metallic
Sheet - Aluminium - T1100
Non precision inexpensive aluminium sheet for hobby applications. Heat-treated T1100 grade.
Sheet for applications not requiring absolute precision. Thickness tolerances +/- 0.1mm. Lengths and widths will be at least that specified but may be more.
There is also a good range of Sheet - Aluminium - T1100 on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Sheet - Aluminium - T7075
Non precision inexpensive aluminium sheet for hobby applications. Heat-treated T7075 grade.
Sheet for applications not requiring absolute precision. Thickness tolerances +/- 0.1mm. Lengths and widths will be at least that specified but may be more.
There is also a good range of Sheet - Aluminium - T7075 on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Thread Inserts
Inserts - Self Tapping - For Aluminium - Steel
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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Inserts - Self Tapping - For Aluminium - Stainless 303
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 303 stainless steel.
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Washers Finishing
Washers - Cup - Aluminium
For countersunk screws.
Aluminium solid cup washers.
There is also a good range of Washers - Cup - Aluminium on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Washers Flat Metallic
Washers - Flat - Aluminium
Also see combined categories:
All Non Precision Flat Washers - Metallic
All Flat Washers and Spacers - Metallic
All Non Precision Flat Washers - Metallic
All Flat Washers and Spacers - Metallic
Flat washers.
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Tube and Tubing
Tube - Square - Aluminium
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.
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Tube - Streamline - Aluminium
Streamline Aluminium Tubing.
Teardrop shaped soft aluminium tubing. Enables easier bending. Great for tight applications.
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Screws Button Head
Screws - Button - Socket - Aluminium
Variety of colours available.
Other colours available on request. Minimum quantities will apply. Metric Sizes to DIN7380.
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Screws Cap Head
Screws - Cap - Socket - Aluminium
Variety of colours available.
Other colours available on request. Minimum quantities will apply. Metric Sizes to DIN912.
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Screws Countersunk
Screws - Countersunk - Socket - Aluminium
Flat Head Countersunk UNC - UNF - METRIC.
Imperial Sizes to ANSI B18.3. Metric Sizes to DIN7991. ISO 10642.
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Shim
Shim and Foil - Aluminium
Precision aluminium shim sheet. Includes listing on 6061-T6 Aluminium 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.
There is also a good range of Shim and Foil - Aluminium on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Nuts Lock
Nuts - Hexagonal - Nylon Insert - Aluminium
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.
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Bearings Housings
Housings - Bearing - Pillow Block - Miniature
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.
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Couplings - Helical - Economy
Low cost aluminium couplings primarily used for 3D printer stepper motors
Max. Ang Misalignment 5o. Max Parallel Offset 0.25mm.
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Rod - Round - Brass
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. For use with bearings we suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground.
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There is also a good range of Rod - Round - Brass on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Rod - Round - Stainless Steel
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. For use with bearings we suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground.
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There is also a good range of Rod - Round - Stainless Steel on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Rod - Round - Acetal
Hard, stiff plastic for machining bushes, gears etc with close tolerances. Sizes listed are FINISHED SIZE. Product supplied will be larger.
Specific Gravity 1.41 g/cm3 - Operating Temp -40 to 120 C. Tensile Strength 60-70 Mpa / Hardness 80 Rockwell M. Small diameters may not be perfectly straight. Sizes listed are FINISHED SIZE. Product supplied will be larger to allow for machining. As this product requires machining, larger diameters may be supplied in lieu to expedite your order.
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Rod - Round - Carbon Fibre
High impact light weight carbon fibre for modelling.
Pultruded carbon fibre with a smooth epoxy coated finish. Items marked as Low Grade may have tolerance variations up to 0.2mm.
There is also a good range of Rod - Round - Carbon Fibre on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Rod - Round - Glass Fibre
High impact light weight fibreglass for modelling and kites.
Glass fibre rod is more flexible and less brittle than carbon fibre rod.
There is also a good range of Rod - Round - Glass Fibre on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Rod - Round - Nylon
High impact strength and toughness. Sizes listed are FINISHED SIZE. Product supplied will be larger.
Specific Gravity 1.13 g/cm3 - Operating Temp -40 to 160 C. Tensile Strength 78 Mpa / Hardness 82 Rockwell M. Co-efficient of friction 0.20-0.30. Smaller diameters may not be perfectly straight. Sizes listed are FINISHED SIZE. Product supplied will be larger to allow for machining. As this product requires machining, larger diameters may be supplied in lieu to expedite your order.
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Rod - Round - Polyester PETP
High mechanical strength, stiffness and hardness. Sizes listed are FINISHED SIZE. Product supplied will be larger.
Specific Gravity 1.39 g/cm3 - Operating Temp 115 C / 5000 hrs - 100 C / 20000 hrs. Tensile Strength 90 Mpa. Hardness 96 Rockwell M. Smaller diameters may not be perfectly straight. Sizes listed are FINISHED SIZE. Product supplied will be larger to allow for machining. As this product requires machining, larger diameters may be supplied in lieu to expedite your order.
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Rod - Round - PTFE
Lowest co-efficient of friction. Excellent chemical resistance. Sizes listed are FINISHED SIZE. Product supplied will be larger.
Specific Gravity 2.20 g/cm3 - Operating Temp -260 to 260 C. Tensile Strength 10-40 Mpa / Hardness D50-55 Shore. Co-efficient of friction 0.05-0.20. Smaller diameters may not be perfectly straight. Sizes listed are FINISHED SIZE. Product supplied will be larger to allow for machining. As this product requires machining, larger diameters may be supplied in lieu to expedite your order.
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Rod - Round - Urethane
Hard urethane rubber compound. Machinable.
Length +/- 3.2mm. Diameter +/- 2 percent.
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Bungs and Caps - Reversible - Round
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.
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Tube - Round - Bronze - LG2 Standard
Leaded Gunmetal Bronze tubing. Product will machine to the sizes listed and is supplied will be larger on OD and smaller on bore.
Sizes listed are FINISHED SIZE. Product supplied will be larger on OD and smaller on bore. Longer lengths available on special request. Composition (Approx.) : Copper 85%, Tin 5%, Zinc 5%, Lead 5%. AS1565-83600 / Hardness : 70-90 BHN. Some items may be available in longer or shorter lengths. e-mail sales@smallparts.com.au with enquiries.
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Tube - Round - Stainless Steel
Hollow round tubing for general hobby applications.
For general hobby applications. May be slightly oversized on OD so some reworking may be required before fitting closely mating parts such as bearings. For use with bearings we suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground.
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There is also a good range of Tube - Round - Stainless Steel on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Tube - Round - Brass
Hollow round tubing for general hobby applications.
For general hobby applications. May be slightly oversized on OD so some reworking may be required before fitting closely mating parts such as bearings. For use with bearings we suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground. 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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There is also a good range of Tube - Round - Brass on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Tube - Round - Copper
Hollow round tubing for general hobby applications.
For general hobby applications. May be slightly oversized on OD so some reworking may be required before fitting closely mating parts such as bearings. For use with bearings we suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground. 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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There is also a good range of Tube - Round - Copper on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Tube - Round - Acrylic
Acrylic Transparent Tube
Acrylic also called Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA) is a transparent thermoplastic often used as light weight or shatter-resistant alternatives to glass. Acrylic is an economical alternative to polycarbonate when extreme strength is not necessary. Additionally, doesn't contain potentially harmful bisphenol-A subunits. Often preferred because of moderate properties, easy handling and processing and low cost. Acrylic in the form off tubes affords hatter resistant panels for making rotating shafts, spacers, display and many other applications. Please note this item is not a precision item. The inside diameter is not toleranced and may vary between batches.
There is also a good range of Tube - Round - Acrylic on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Tools - Die Holders
Bar and round holders. 16mm, 20.64mm and 25.4mm (inch). Also called a button die stock.
There is also a good range of Tools - Die Holders on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Screws - Round Head - Brass - Slotted
Brass metal thread machine screws BSW - UNF - UNC
Nuts sold seperately - See Nuts.
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Spacers - Round - Hobby
Inexpensive nylon spacers for hobby applications
There is also a good range of Spacers - Round - Hobby on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Bungs - Round
Plastic bungs fit inside round tube.
Other colours available on request. Minimum quantities will apply. Made from tough polyethylene.
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Tips - Round
Plastic tips fit over outside of tubing.
Other colours available on request. Minimum quantities will apply. Made from tough polyethylene. Tips may be supplied tapered or cylindrical depending on stock availability.
There is also a good range of Tips - Round on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Tube - Round - Carbon Fibre
High impact light weight carbon fibre hollow tubing for modelling.
Pultruded carbon fibre with a smooth epoxy coated finish. Items marked as Low Grade may have tolerance variations up to 0.2mm.
There is also a good range of Tube - Round - Carbon Fibre on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Tube - Square - Carbon Fibre - Round Hole
High impact light weight carbon fibre tubing for modelling.
Pultruded carbon fibre with a smooth epoxy coated finish. Items marked as Low Grade may have tolerance variations up to 0.2mm.
There is also a good range of Tube - Square - Carbon Fibre - Round Hole on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Balsa Wood - Dowel
Round section dowel. Delivery Surcharges May Apply on Selected Items
This surcharge covers the protective packing required for shipping. Items over 1000mm long will require courier door to door delivery. Balsa sizes are approximate only. A $10.00 surcharge will apply to all orders of Balsa Wood delivered. Balsa Sheets, Block, Dowel, Leading Edge, Rectangle, Square.
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Switches - Rocker
20mm Diameter mounting hole 12V/10amp. On/Off Round Switches with Housing. Illuminates when turned to on position.
Switchs are rated at 10amp @ 600VAC with finger safe screw terminals.
There is also a good range of Switches - Rocker on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Shafting - Unground - Silver Steel
Unhardened silversteel shafting for general purposes. Not suitable for precision bearings until machined to correct tolerances and hardened.
See also drill rod. Drill Rod.
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