Rod Round Stainless Steel Categories
Engineering and Hobby Rod
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. This product is not recommended for use as a bearing shaft. We suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground for bearing shaft.
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Tube and Tubing
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. This product is not recommended for use as a bearing shaft. We suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground for bearing shaft.
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Allthread
Studs - Full Thread - Stainless Steel
18-8 Stainless Steel Allthread Threaded Bar
Short lengths of threaded 18-8 stainless steel bar.
There is also a good range of Studs - Full Thread - Stainless Steel on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Balls Metallic
Balls - Stainless Steel - 304 Grade
A2 Grade. Low magnetic permeability. Good corrosion resistance. Excellent for use in handling foodstuffs.
Tolerances available on request. Grades shown are AFBMA / ISO3290-1. Non annealed. Hardness: Rockwell C: 25-39. Specific Gravity: 7.916. Low magnetic permeability. Good corrosion resistance. Excellent for use in handling foodstuffs. Note! Increase in magnetic permeability may occur due to the grinding process and can be relieved by heating to over 1000 oC.
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Balls - Stainless Steel - 316 Grade
A4 Grade. Very low magnetic permeability. Resistant to severe corrosive conditions. Excellent welding and brazing qualities.
Tolerances available on request. Grades shown are AFBMA / ISO3290-1. Hardness: Rockwell C: 25-39. Specific Gravity: 7.972. Low magnetic permeability. Resistant to severe corrosive conditions. Excellent welding and brazing qualities. Note! Increase in magnetic permeability may occur due to the grinding process and can be releived by heating to over 1000 oC.
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Balls - Stainless Steel - 440C Grade
Hardness: Rockwell C: 55-60.
Tolerances available on request. Grades shown are AFBMA / ISO3290-1. AISI440C Stainless Steel.
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Strip
Strip - Stainless Steel
430 Grade stainless steel strip
There is also a good range of Strip - Stainless Steel on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Nuts Hex
Nuts - Hexagonal - Stainless Steel
UNC - UNF - BA - METRIC - BSW - Course - Fine - Extra Fine.
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.
There is also a good range of Nuts - Hexagonal - Stainless Steel on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Washers Finishing
Washers - Cup - Stainless Steel
For countersunk screws.
Stainless Steel cup washers.
There is also a good range of Washers - Cup - Stainless Steel on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Washers Flat Metallic
Washers - Flat - Stainless Steel 304 - Commercial
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.
Dimensions are nominal. Please note! Tolerances for commercial grade washers are much larger than for precision washers.
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Springs Compression
Springs - Compression - Stainless Steel
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.
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Springs Extension
Springs - Extension - Stainless Steel
Includes long lengths up to 1 metre
Zinc Plated Spring Steel not recommended for applications exceeding 121 oC (250 Deg F). 302 Stainless springs not recommended for applications exceeding 260 oC (500 Deg F). 302 stainless steel is slightly magnetic.
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Hobby Shafting
Shafting - Ground - Hobby - Steel
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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Washers Lock
Washers - Lock - Split - Stainless Steel
304 Grade Stainless Steel
Washers designed to be used to help prevent nuts from vibrating loose.
There is also a good range of Washers - Lock - Split - Stainless Steel on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Shim
Shim and Foil - Stainless Steel
Precision stainless shim sheet. Very thin foil to thick sizes. Includes 416, 303 and 316 grades.
NOTE! Very thin sizes may experience some bending or indentations. This product is meant for engineering applications not decorative applications.
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Washers Lock
Washers - Lock - Internal Tooth - Stainless Steel
These are not the same as push on retaining rings. This product is not designed to grip a shaft. Search for push on retaining rings if that is what you require.
Dimensions are nominal and may vary between batches. Washers designed to be used to help prevent nuts from vibrating loose.
There is also a good range of Washers - Lock - Internal Tooth - Stainless Steel on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Nuts Lock
Nuts - Hexagonal - Nylon Insert - Stainless Steel
Nylon Insert for Locking. NylocTM and other brands.
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.
There is also a good range of Nuts - Hexagonal - Nylon Insert - Stainless Steel on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Bearings Single Row Ball
Bearings - Ball - 440C Stainless
Also see combined categories:
All Radial Ball Bearings
All Basic Single Row Bearings Stainless and Chrome
All Radial Ball Bearings
All Basic Single Row Bearings Stainless and Chrome
Stainless steel radial ball bearings
Standard single row radial ball bearings. Miniature sizes from 1mm to 10mm bore and larger sizes to over 50mm bore.
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Thread Inserts
Inserts - Self Tapping - For Plastics - Stainless Steel
Threaded inserts are screwed into preformed or predrilled holes and cut own threads into the wall of permanent installations.
Provides a strong wear and vibration resistant thread. Use of installation tool recommended. 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. Use with plastics, light metal alloys or hard wood. Standard made from 303 stainless steel. Quantity orders can also be supplied in Brass or 316 Stainless.
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Bearings Flanged Ball
Bearings - Ball - Flanged - 440C Stainless
Stainless Steel Bearings with Flanges.
Single row radial ball bearings with flanges. Miniature sizes from 1mm to 10mm bore and larger sizes to over 50mm bore.
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Bearings Single Row Ball
Bearings - Ball - WIR - 440C Stainless
Stainless Steel Bearings with a Snap Ring on the OD
Single row radial ball bearings with extended inner ring (wide inner ring). Miniature sizes from 1mm to 10mm bore and larger sizes to over 50mm bore.
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Bearings Double Row Ball
Bearings - Ball - Double Row - Angular Contact - Stainless Steel
Double Row Ball Bearings - Angular Contact.
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Spring Motors
Spring Motors - SDP
301 stainless Steel. Shipped as shown to be mounted on drums (not supplied) of the recommended diameters. Torque ratings listed are for the unwinding portion of the cycle. Torque at fully wound end of cycle will be slightly higher.
There is also a good range of Spring Motors - SDP on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Pins Ball Lock
Pins - Ball Lock - Keyring Style - 303-304 Stainless Steel
Quick release. Provide positive locking for all types of applications and equipment. Body, head and all internal components are made from corrosion resistant stainless steel.
Positive lock detent pins. 300 Grade Stainless Handles. 300 Grade Stainless Components. 440C Stainless Balls.
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Screws Grub
Socket Set Screws - Cup Point - Standard - 304 Stainless Steel - DIN916
Standard grub screws. UNC - UNF - BA - METRIC.
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Socket Set Screws - Cup Point - Standard - 316 Stainless Steel - DIN916
Standard grub screws. UNC - UNF - BA - METRIC.
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Springs Constant Force
Springs - Constant Force
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.
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Screws Countersunk
Screws - Countersunk - Socket - 304 Stainless
Flat Head Countersunk UNC - UNF - METRIC - Stainless Steel
Imperial Sizes to ANSI B18.3. Metric Sizes to DIN7991. ISO 10642.
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Screws Cap Head
Screws - Cap - Socket - 303 - 304 Stainless
UNC - UNF - METRIC - Stainless Steel.
Imperial Sizes to ANSI B18.3. Metric Sizes to DIN912.
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Screws Self Tapping
Screws - Self Tapping - Pan Head - 302 - 304 Stainless
Type AB Steel Self Tapping Screws.
Length is from the tip of the screw to the base of the head. Ie, does not include the head.
There is also a good range of Screws - Self Tapping - Pan Head - 302 - 304 Stainless on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Screws Pan Head
Screws - Pan Head - 303-304 Stainless - Philips
Metal Thread Screws UNC - UNF - METRIC - Pan, cheese, fillister and round head.
Nuts sold seperately - See Nuts.
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Shafting General Purpose
Shafting - Carbon Steel - Keyed
Keyways are cut full length of each bar. Low carbon steel C1018. Good case hardening properties.
Diameter Tolerance +0.00/-0.051. Keyway Depth Tolerance +0.41/-0.00. Keyway Width Tolerance +0.05/-0.00. Unhardened carbon steel. Special order may be available for stainless steel, other diameters, other lengths. Please ask.
There is also a good range of Shafting - Carbon Steel - Keyed on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Clamping Rings
Spiral Rings - External - Medium-Heavy Duty
AME / WST / RST - Spring Steel and Stainless Steel.
Originally designed to fit NAS50-51 grooves, this series is a popular OEM specification. This two/three turn design is easier to install than the heavy duty RRN option. Equivalent to Associated Spring: AME, Smalley: WST, Spirolox and Ramsey: RST.
There is also a good range of Spiral Rings - External - Medium-Heavy Duty on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
Thread Inserts
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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Bearings - Ball - Anti Corrosion - Special Stainless
Higher corrosion resistance than 440C stainless - HRC59 Hardness - Same or higher load than 440C
Ideal for applications with salt spray or chemicals in the pH range 3 to 12. ISC CASSTOP design with special TBN-6H stainless steel. Other sizes available on request.
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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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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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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 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.
There is also a good range of Rod - Round - Soft Metal Packs on the Small Parts and Bearings website.
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. This product is not recommended for use as a bearing shaft. We suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground for bearing shaft.
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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. This product is not recommended for use as a bearing shaft. We suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground for bearing shaft.
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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 - 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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Screws - Countersunk - Stainless - Pozidrive
Flat Head Countersunk. Metric small selection only.
Nuts sold seperately - See Nuts.
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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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Threaded Rod - Unthreaded Centre - Steel
UNC Small range only. Threaded each end 38.1mm (1.5 inches) and unthreaded in the centre.
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Screws - Countersunk - 304 Stainless - Philips
Flat Head Countersunk UNC - UNF - METRIC.
Nuts sold seperately - See Nuts.
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