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    Threaded Rods

    Anchor, connect, or hang components in a wide variety of applications, from mounting I-beams to suspending light fixtures.
    Low-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    With a tensile strength of 50,000 psi or 60,000 psi, these rods are often used to suspend light fixtures, cable trays, and conduit from ceilings. They're about half the strength of medium-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also low-strength steel.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these rods to rust.
    Lg.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    2-56
    1"50,000Rockwell B6150000000000000000
    2"50,000Rockwell B612500000000000000
    3"50,000Rockwell B612500000000000000
    1 ft.50,000Rockwell B6110000000000000
    3 ft.50,000Rockwell B6110000000000000
     
    Steel
     
    2-56
    1"50,000Rockwell B615000000000000000
    1 1/2"50,000Rockwell B615000000000000000
    2"50,000Rockwell B615000000000000000
    3"50,000Rockwell B615000000000000000
    1 ft.50,000Rockwell B6110000000000000
    2 ft.50,000Rockwell B6110000000000000
    3 ft.50,000Rockwell B61100000000000000
     
    Stainless Steel
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    More corrosion resistant than steel rods and comparable in strength to low-strength steel.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these rods resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these rods won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Lg.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    2-56
    1/2"70,000Rockwell B7025000000000000000
    3/4"70,000Rockwell B702500000000000000
    1"70,000Rockwell B70100000000000000
    1 1/4"70,000Rockwell B70100000000000000
    1 1/2"70,000Rockwell B70100000000000000
    2"70,000Rockwell B701000000000000000
    3"70,000Rockwell B701000000000000000
    8"70,000Rockwell B70500000000000000
    1 ft.70,000Rockwell B7010000000000000
    2 ft.70,000Rockwell B7010000000000000
    3 ft.70,000Rockwell B7010000000000000
    6 ft.70,000Rockwell B70100000000000000
     
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    2-56
    1/2"70,000Rockwell B702500000000000000
    3/4"70,000Rockwell B702500000000000000
    1"70,000Rockwell B701000000000000000
    1 1/2"70,000Rockwell B701000000000000000
    2"70,000Rockwell B701000000000000000
    8"70,000Rockwell B7010000000000000
    1 ft.70,000Rockwell B7010000000000000
    2 ft.70,000Rockwell B7010000000000000
    3 ft.70,000Rockwell B7010000000000000
    6 ft.70,000Rockwell B70100000000000000
     
    Aluminum
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    6061 Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel, these rods are commonly used in automation and other applications with weight limits. They're an alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but are not as strong.
    Lg.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    6061 Aluminum
     
    2-56
    1/2"40,000Rockwell B4025000000000000000
    1"40,000Rockwell B402500000000000000
    2"40,000Rockwell B402500000000000000
    3 ft.40,000Rockwell B4010000000000000
    6 ft.40,000Rockwell B40100000000000000
     
    Brass
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    Brass—Conductive and nonmagnetic, brass rods are commonly used to secure electrical equipment, such as circuit board assemblies and mounting brackets, inside enclosures.
    Lg.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Brass
     
    2-56
    1/2"50,000Rockwell B5525000000000000000
    1"50,000Rockwell B552500000000000000
    1 1/2"50,000Rockwell B55100000000000000
    2"50,000Rockwell B551000000000000000
    2 ft.50,000Rockwell B5510000000000000
    3 ft.50,000Rockwell B5510000000000000
     

    Press-Fit Studs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Studs. Press-Fit Studs.
    Press these studs into a drilled or punched hole with an arbor press or similar pressure tool. Also known as self-clinching studs, ribs under the head hold the stud firmly in place. Length listed is overall length.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these studs resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Lg.
    PEM® Part
    No.
    Thread
    Lg.
    For Min.
    Material Thk.
    For Min. Lg. Between Hole
    Ctr. and Sheet Edge
    For Hole
    Dia.
    Hole Size
    Tolerance
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Base
    Dia.
    Tensile
    Strength
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    2-56
    1/4"FH-256-411/64"0.040"3/16"0.085"0.000" to 0.003"44 Ga.0.159"Not RatedNot Rated5000000000000000
    5/16"FH-256-515/64"0.040"3/16"0.085"0.000" to 0.003"44 Ga.0.159"Not RatedNot Rated500000000000000
    3/8"FH-256-619/64"0.040"3/16"0.085"0.000" to 0.003"44 Ga.0.159"Not RatedNot Rated500000000000000
    1/2"FH-256-831/64"0.040"3/16"0.085"0.000" to 0.003"44 Ga.0.159"Not RatedNot Rated500000000000000
    5/8"FH-256-1035/64"0.040"3/16"0.085"0.000" to 0.003"44 Ga.0.159"Not RatedNot Rated500000000000000
    3/4"FH-256-1243/64"0.040"3/16"0.085"0.000" to 0.003"44 Ga.0.159"Not RatedNot Rated250000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    2-56
    1/4"FHS-256-45/32"0.040"3/16"0.085"0.000" to 0.003"44 Ga.0.129"Not RatedNot Rated500000000000000
    5/16"FHS-256-57/32"0.040"3/16"0.085"0.000" to 0.003"44 Ga.0.129"Not RatedNot Rated500000000000000
    3/8"FHS-256-65/16"0.040"3/16"0.085"0.000" to 0.003"44 Ga.0.129"Not RatedNot Rated500000000000000
    1/2"FHS-256-827/64"0.040"3/16"0.085"0.000" to 0.003"44 Ga.0.129"Not RatedNot Rated250000000000000
    5/8"FHS-256-1035/64"0.040"3/16"0.085"0.000" to 0.003"44 Ga.0.129"Not RatedNot Rated250000000000000
    3/4"FHS-256-1243/64"0.040"3/16"0.085"0.000" to 0.003"44 Ga.0.129"Not RatedNot Rated100000000000000
     
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