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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.
    High-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    With a tensile strength of 150,000 psi, these rods are strong enough to stabilize steel frameworks and structural supports, such as I-beams. They are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also high-strength steel.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—The most common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Black-Oxide Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these rods have a dark, matte coating that creates a finished look. They offer minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these rods to rust.
    Lg.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
     
    1"-14
    4"150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD0000000000000
    6"150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD000000000000
    1 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD0000000000000
    2 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD0000000000000
    3 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD00000000000000
    6 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD0000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel
     
    1"-14
    4"150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD000000000000
    6"150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD000000000000
    1 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD0000000000000
    2 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD0000000000000
    3 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD00000000000000
    6 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD00000000000000
     
    Steel
     
    1"-14
    4"150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD00000000000000
    6"150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD00000000000000
    8"150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD00000000000000
    10"150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD00000000000000
    1 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD00000000000000
    1 1/2 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD00000000000000
    2 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD00000000000000
    3 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD000000000000000
    4 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD000000000000000
    6 ft.150,000ASTM Grade BD
    		Rockwell C33ASTM A354 Grade BD000000000000000
     
    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    With tensile strengths from 110,000 psi to 125,000 psi, these rods are strong enough for most industrial applications, such as anchoring machinery and connecting pipe flanges. They are about twice as strong as low-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also medium-strength steel.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-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
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
     
    1"-14
    1 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		000000000000000
    3 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    6 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		000000000000000
     
    Steel
     
    1"-14
    4"125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    6"125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    8"125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    10"125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    1 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    1 1/2 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    2 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    2 1/2 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    3 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    4 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    5 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    6 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		000000000000000
    8 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		000000000000000
    12 ft.125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C35ASTM A193
    		000000000000000
     
    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.,
    ft.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    1"-14
    150,000Rockwell B611000000000000000
    250,000Rockwell B61100000000000000
    350,000Rockwell B61100000000000000
    650,000Rockwell B61100000000000000
     
    Steel
     
    1"-14
    150,000Rockwell B61100000000000000
    250,000Rockwell B61100000000000000
    350,000Rockwell B61100000000000000
    650,000Rockwell B61100000000000000
     
    Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Rods. Threaded Rods.
    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.
    Lg.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1"-14
    4"70,000—Rockwell B70—1000000000000000
    6"70,000—Rockwell B70—100000000000000
    8"70,000—Rockwell B70—100000000000000
    1 ft.70,000—Rockwell B70—100000000000000
    1 ft.70,000ASTM Grade B8
    		Not RatedASTM A193
    		100000000000000
    2 ft.70,000—Rockwell B70—100000000000000
    2 ft.70,000ASTM Grade B8
    		Not RatedASTM A193
    		100000000000000
    3 ft.70,000—Rockwell B70—1000000000000000
    3 ft.70,000ASTM Grade B8
    		Not RatedASTM A193
    		1000000000000000
    4 ft.70,000—Rockwell B70—100000000000000
    6 ft.70,000—Rockwell B70—1000000000000000
    6 ft.70,000ASTM Grade B8
    		Not RatedASTM A193
    		1000000000000000
     

    Left-Hand Threaded Rods

    Turn these rods to the left to tighten. Use them with left-hand nuts to prevent counterclockwise-moving parts from loosening.
    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Threaded Rods. Left-Hand Threaded Rods.
    With tensile strengths from 110,000 psi to 125,000 psi, these rods are strong enough for most industrial applications, such as anchoring machinery and connecting pipe flanges. They are about twice as strong as low-strength steel rods. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your nuts are also medium-strength steel.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these rods to rust.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Steel
     
    1"-14
    1125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C34ASTM A193
    		000000000000000
    3125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C34ASTM A193
    		00000000000000
    6125,000ASTM Grade B7
    		Rockwell C34ASTM A193
    		000000000000000
     

    Coupling Nuts

    Also known as extension nuts, these are commonly used to connect lengths of threaded rod and join threaded parts.
    Low-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Coupling Nuts. Coupling Nuts.
    Rated Grade 2 or lower, these are about half as strong as medium-strength steel coupling nuts. Use them with threaded rods that have a comparable strength rating to avoid stripping threads during installation.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Each
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Threading
    1-9
    10-Up
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    		2 3/4"1 3/8"Fully Threaded000000000000000000000
     
    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Coupling Nuts. Coupling Nuts.
    These Grade 5 or Class 8 nuts are about twice as strong as low-strength steel coupling nuts. Use them with threaded rods that have a comparable strength rating to avoid stripping threads during installation.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Each
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Threading
    1-9
    10-Up
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    		2 3/4"1 3/8"SAE Grade 5
    		Fully Threaded000000000000000000000
     
    High-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Coupling Nuts. Coupling Nuts.
    Rated Grade 8 or Class 10, these are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel coupling nuts. Use them with threaded rods that have a comparable strength rating to avoid stripping threads during installation.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Each
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Threading
    1-9
    10-Up
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    		2 3/4"1 1/2"SAE Grade 8
    		Fully Threaded000000000000000000000
     
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