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Vinyl-Coated Lead Rods

The vinyl coating prevents lead from leaving marks on surfaces. This material has a minimum of 95% pure lead content.

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

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg.	Lg. Tolerance	Finish	Finish Color		Each
5/16"	-0.02" to 0.02"	12"	-0.04" to 0.04"	Vinyl Coated	Red	000000	000000

Lead Discs

This material has a minimum of 98% pure lead content. Use these cast-lead discs as spacers, washers, and counterbalances.

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

Thick.	Thick. Tolerance	OD	OD Tolerance	ID	ID Tolerance	Weight	Specifications Met		Each
1/16"	-0.01" to 0.01"	2 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	13/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	2.4 oz.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	000000000	000000
1/4"	-0.01" to 0.01"	2 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	13/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	10 oz.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	000000000	00000
3/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	2 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	13/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	15 oz.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	000000000	00000
1/2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	2 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	13/32"	-0.008" to 0.008"	1 1/4 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	4 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	3 1/4 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	00000
1/2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	6"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	5 3/4 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
1/2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	8 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	41/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	11 1/2 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	4 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	6 1/2 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	6"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	11 1/2 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	8 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	41/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	23 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	10 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	41/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	37 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	13"	-0.015" to 0.015"	41/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	54 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	4 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	13 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	6"	-0.015" to 0.015"	25/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	23 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000
2"	-0.01" to 0.01"	8 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	41/64"	-0.008" to 0.008"	46 lbs.	ASTM B29, ASTM B749, Fed. Spec. QQL-171e Grade C	00000000	000000

Lead Balls

Fill forming bags for shaping metal or use as a counterweight. Material is a minimum of 97% pure lead. For a smooth finish, all of these balls are precision manufactured. They are also known as lead shot.

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

			5 lbs.			25 lbs.
Lead Ball Trade Size	Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Number of Balls		Each	Number of Balls		Each
9	0.08"	-0.01" to 0.01"	45,600	0000000	000000	234,000	0000000	0000000
8	0.09"	-0.01" to 0.01"	32,000	0000000	00000	164,000	0000000	000000
7 1/2	0.1"	-0.01" to 0.01"	27,200	0000000	00000	140,000	0000000	000000
6	0.11"	-0.01" to 0.01"	17,600	0000000	00000	90,000	0000000	000000
5	0.12"	-0.01" to 0.01"	13,440	0000000	00000	68,000	0000000	000000
4	0.13"	-0.01" to 0.01"	10,560	0000000	00000	54,000	000000	000000

Lead Wire

Temper Rating: See table
Tensile Strength: 1,100 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM B29, ASTM B749

This material has a minimum of 99.5% pure lead content. Bend this wire and it will stay in place. It is often used for bearing alignment and caulking.

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

						Container
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Fabrication	Temper Rating	Max. Temperature, °F	Net Weight, lbs.	Type		Each
Matte
0.125"	-0.009" to 0.009"	16	Extruded	Not Rated	620°	1	Spool	00000000	000000
0.125"	-0.005" to 0.001"	82	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	5	Spool	000000	00000
0.125"	-0.005" to 0.001"	410	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	25	Spool	0000000	000000
0.188"	-0.009" to 0.009"	7	Extruded	Not Rated	620°	1	Spool	00000000	00000
0.188"	-0.005" to 0.001"	36	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	5	Spool	000000	00000
0.188"	-0.005" to 0.001"	180	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	25	Spool	0000000	000000
0.25"	-0.009" to 0.009"	4	Extruded	Not Rated	620°	1	Spool	00000000	00000
0.25"	-0.005" to 0.001"	20	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	5	Spool	000000	00000
0.25"	-0.005" to 0.001"	100	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	25	Spool	0000000	000000
0.375"	-0.01" to 0.015"	92	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	50	Spool	0000000	000000
0.5"	-0.01" to 0.015"	51	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	50	Spool	0000000	000000
0.75"	-0.01" to 0.015"	23	Heat Treated	Softened	620°	50	Spool	0000000	000000

Casting Metals

Melt and pour these alloys into molds to create metal parts and prototypes.

Lead-base coppered babbitt is able to withstand shock and vibration and requires less lubrication than other types of babbitt. Use it to cast bearings for low-speed, heavy-load applications.

Lead-Base Coppered Babbitt

	Material Composition					Approximate
Melting Temperature, °F	Lead	Tin	Antimony	Copper	Arsenic	Thick.	Dia.	Wt., lbs.	Shape		Each
625°	75%	10%	14%	0.3%	0.5%	1 1/2"	3 3/4"	4 1/2	Rod and Disc	0000000	0000000