Engineering And Hobby Rod Categories
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. Includes K&S Metals range and more.
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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. Includes K&S Metals range and more.
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Rod - Round - Copper
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. Includes K&S Metals range and more.
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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. Includes K&S Metals range and more.
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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. Includes K&S Metals range and more.
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Rod - Round - Urethane
Hard urethane rubber compound. Machinable.
Length +/- 3.2mm. Diameter +/- 2 percent. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Rod - Round - Urethane.
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Rod - Round - Sintered Bronze
Sintered bronze rod is supplied oversized so it can be machine finished to the dimensions shown.
Sizes listed are FINISHED SIZE. Product supplied will be larger to allow for machining. Oil impregnated porous bronze rod. Smaller diameters may not be supplied straight. B438 grade 1, Type 2 - AMS4805-D. SAE 841 Type 1, Class A.
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Bearings - Peek - Single Row - with Glass Balls
PEEK (Polyetheretherketone), is a high temperature, high-performance engineering polymer.
Races made from PEEK - Balls made from 316 Stainless Steel - Cages from PEEK. PEEK offers chemical and water resistance similar to PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) but can operate at higher temperatures. PEEK can be used continuously to 338 Deg F (170 Deg C) and in hot water or steam without permanent loss in physical properties. Wear, Chemical & Hydrolysis Resistant. Exceptional performance over a wide range of temperatures and extreme conditions. Low Smoke and Toxic Gas Emission.
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Bearings - Peek - Single Row - with 316 Stainless Steel Balls
PEEK (Polyetheretherketone), is a high temperature, high-performance engineering polymer.
Races made from PEEK - Balls made from Ground Glass - Cages from PEEK. PEEK offers chemical and water resistance similar to PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) but can operate at higher temperatures. PEEK can be used continuously to 338 Deg F (170 Deg C) and in hot water or steam without permanent loss in physical properties. Wear, Chemical & Hydrolysis Resistant. Exceptional performance over a wide range of temperatures and extreme conditions. Low Smoke and Toxic Gas Emission.
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Rod - Drill - A-2 Air Hardening
For punches dies and high strength machine parts. Unhardened - requires heat treatment.
Air hardening. Maximum abrasion resistance. 65 percent machinability. Requires heat treating to harden. Small diameters may not be perfectly straight. Refer engineering guides online for A-2 hardening requirements. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Rod - Drill - A-2 Air Hardening.
Bushes - Stainless Steel and PTFE - Flanged
Oil, acid, alkali and salt water resistant. Contains no lead. Particularly suited to food applications, flow meters and pumps in pharmaceutical applications, printing machines chemical engineering and seawater applications.
Operating Temperature -200o to 280o Celsuis. PTFE with oilfibre 0.01 to around 0.03mm. Porous bronze 0.2 to around 0.3mm. Stainless steel backing 0.7 to around 2.3mm. 140 N/mm2 dynamic load rating. 250 N/mm2 static. 60 N/mm2 Oscillating. Speed Limit in oil 4.5 metres surface speed per second.
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Bushes - Stainless Steel and PTFE - Unflanged
Oil, acid, alkali and salt water resistant. Contains no lead. Particularly suited to food applications, flow meters and pumps in pharmaceutical applications, printing machines chemical engineering and seawater applications.
Operating Temperature -200o to 280o Celsuis. PTFE with oilfibre 0.01 to around 0.03mm. Porous bronze 0.2 to around 0.3mm. Stainless steel backing 0.7 to around 2.3mm. 140 N/mm2 dynamic load rating. 250 N/mm2 static. 60 N/mm2 Oscillating. Speed Limit in oil 4.5 metres surface speed per second.
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Rod - Drill - Silversteel - W-1 Water Hardening
For punches dies and high strength machine parts. Unhardened - requires heat treatment.
High abrasion resistance and high toughness when hardened. 100 percent machinability. Requires heat treating to harden. Small diameters may not be perfectly straight. Refer engineering guides online for W-1 hardening requirements. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Rod - Drill - Silversteel - W-1 Water Hardening.
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Shim and Foil - Brass
Precision brass shim sheet. From very thin foil to thick sizes.
NOTE! Very thin sizes may experience some bending or indentations. This product is meant for engineering applications not decorative applications. Includes sheets and rolls. See Brass - Strip for thin strips. Includes K&S Metals range and more.
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Rod - Drill - O-1 Oil Hardening
For punches dies and high strength machine parts. Unhardened - requires heat treatment.
For general toolroom use. Good non-deforming characteristics. Moderate resistance to abrasion. 90 percent machinability. Requires heat treating to harden. Small diameters may not be perfectly straight. Refer engineering guides online for O-1 hardening requirements. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Rod - Drill - O-1 Oil Hardening.
Rod - Drill - S-7 Air Hardening
For punches dies and high strength machine parts. Unhardened - requires heat treatment.
Air hardening molybdenum, chromium, shock resisting. High impact strength with moderate wear resistance. 95 percent machinability. Requires heat treating to harden. Small diameters may not be perfectly straight. Refer engineering guides online for S-7 hardening requirements. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Rod - Drill - S-7 Air Hardening.
Joints - Tee - Tubing and Rod
Inexpensive nylon joiners for hobby tubing and rod
This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Joints - Tee - Tubing and Rod.
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Shim and Foil - Aluminium
Precision aluminium shim 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. Includes K&S Metals range and more. Includes listings on 1100, 3003, 6061-T6 and commercial grades aluminium sheet.
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Shim - Tin
Precision steel shim 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. Includes K&S Metals range and more. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Shim - Tin.
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Shim - Plastic
Easy to cut - colour coded - plastic shim sheets. Precision thicknesses.
NOTE! Very thin sizes may experience some bending or indentations. This product is meant for engineering applications not decorative applications. Made from sturdy polyester. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Shim - Plastic.
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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. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Housings - Bearing - Pillow Block - Miniature.
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Shim - Titanium
Contains CP1, CP2 and T--6AI-4V Grade 5. Only available for remaining stock.Product in this category is no longer able to be backordered.
This product is meant for engineering applications not decorative applications. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Shim - Titanium.
Shim and Foil - Copper
Precision copper shim sheet. Very thin foil to thick sizes.
NOTE! Very thin sizes may experience some bending or indentations. This product is meant for engineering applications not decorative applications. Includes K&S Metals range and more. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Shim and Foil - Copper.
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Shim and Foil - Steel
Precision shim sheet. Cold rolled steel. 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. Includes K&S Metals range and more. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Shim and Foil - Steel.
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Wire Rings - External - Round Section
DIN7993A / RW / BN825. Retaining rings. Snap Rings (USA). Round section circlips.
Round section wire rings are mostly used in semicircular grooves. Applications include gear systems, automotive engineering and open gudgeon pins. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Wire Rings - External - Round Section.
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Wire Rings - Internal - Round Section
Includes DIN7993B / RB / M1700 / BN826. Retaining rings. Snap Rings (USA). Round section circlips.
Round section wire rings are mostly used in semicircular grooves. Applications include gear systems, automotive engineering and open gudgeon pins. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Wire Rings - Internal - Round Section.
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Bar - H Section - Brass
Includes K&S Metals range and more
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Hexagonal Bar - Brass
Saw Cut Ends. Some items may be available in longer or shorter lengths. e-mail sales@smallparts.com.au with enquiries. Small A/F sizes may not be perfectly straight. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Hexagonal Bar - Brass.
Rectangular Bar - Aluminium
Thin and thick Aluminum strip and rectangular profiles
Small sizes may not be perfectly straight. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Rectangular Bar - Aluminium.
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Square Bar - Brass
Saw Cut Ends. Some items may be available in longer or shorter lengths. e-mail sales@smallparts.com.au with enquiries. Smaller sizes may not be supplied straight. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Square Bar - Brass.
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Square Bar - Urethane
Hard urethane rubber compound. Machinable. Length +/- 3.2mm. Length +/- 2 percent. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Square Bar - Urethane.
Hexagonal Bar - Carbon Steel
Saw Cut Ends. Small A/F sizes may not be perfectly straight. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Hexagonal Bar - Carbon Steel.
Hexagonal Bar - Titanium Ti-Gr2 - Drawn
Cold rolled and hot drawn hex bar to ASTM B348
Saw Cut Ends. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Hexagonal Bar - Titanium Ti-Gr2 - Drawn.
Hexagonal Bar - Titanium Ti-Gr2 - Rolled
Cold rolled hex bar to ASTM B348
Saw Cut Ends. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Hexagonal Bar - Titanium Ti-Gr2 - Rolled.
Shim and Foil - Stainless Steel
Precision stainless shim sheet. Very thin foil to thick sizes. Includes 302, 304 and 430 grades.
NOTE! Very thin sizes may experience some bending or indentations. This product is meant for engineering applications not decorative applications. Includes K&S Metals range and more. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Shim and Foil - Stainless Steel.
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RC Spare Parts - Venom
Venom Hobby Parts listed by description. Parts for 1/10 crawler, Baja, 1/8 scale cars, Beacon, Corsair, CPR Creeper, D Micro, DXL, EKOS, EPO, GPV-1, MINIZ, Island Hopper, King, Segad, KOS, KWA, M05, ME-109, MTT, Night Ranger 3D, Outlaw RC, Ozone Heli
Parts also to suit P-51, Texan, Savage, Scorpion AX10, Skywolf 3CH, Strait Jacket, TraXXas, TRX Slash. Ailerons fittings, Anti-rotation arm, A arms, Axle, Bag, Ball end, batteries assembleys, battery(bags, bars, box, case, charger, holder), beadlock, bearing kits, retainers and set. bell crank, blade grips and sets, body posts, bolt, bracket, bulkhead, cables, camber gauge, canopy, caps, carburettor, charger, chassis covers and plates. Cockpit cover, Collars, connectors, control links, control links, tray and units, coupler, cowl, crankcase, crankshaft, cylinder, Damper, decal set, differential (case, housing and system). Dig unit, drive (belt and dog), driveline, electronics unit, elevator, e-ring, ESC, exhaust (coupler, deflector and pipe), fail safes, feathering spindle.
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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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Bearings - PVDF - Single Row - with Glass Balls
Bearings for Extreme Corrosion Resistance - Low Speed - Low Load.
Races made from PVDF - Balls made from 316 Stainless Steel - Cages from PVDF. Kynar® PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) is a high performance engineering polymer. Kynar® has provided superior chemical resistance properties in critical contact applications for food, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor industries for over 20 years. For chemical and high temperature resistance, low permeability and high mechanical strength. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Bearings - PVDF - Single Row - with Glass Balls.
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Couplings - Rigid - Hobby - Brass
A selection of inexpensive brass couplings for shaft sizes from 2 to 5 mm.
This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Couplings - Rigid - Hobby - Brass.
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Gearmotors - Basic - Hobby - 12.1mm Diameter
Small light weight geared motors used in toys and small solar applications
NOTE! These do not have a standard output shaft. The output is a plastic crossed block (see diagram) which is designed to be fitted to a fabricated coupling in O.E.M applications. However, the plastic block would be suitable for drilling and attaching objects with wire for rotating mobile type applications. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Gearmotors - Basic - Hobby - 12.1mm Diameter.
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Strip - Soft Metal Packs
For general hobby applications. This brass strip is annealed soft to make it easier to bend. Brass.
300mm lengths. Not recommended for heavy duty applications. For use with bearings we suggest you use items from the category - Shafting - Ground. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Strip - Soft Metal Packs.
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Accessories - Hobby - Car and Buggy
Generic Parts. Specific model parts may also be found by typing the model number into the search box. Fail safes, aerials, heat sinks, body clips, tune pipe, clutch bell, bump start, engine break stand, engine fans, antenna tubes and tire warmers.
Includes Kyosho pull starts. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Accessories - Hobby - Car and Buggy.
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Wheels - Hobby - General
Includes wheels for robots and general hobby applications
Also see tracks for Robotic applications. This category may be available in the new MBA online store at Wheels - Hobby - General.
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Rims - Hobby - Car 1-10 - Off Road - Front - Plastic
Rims for RC wheels
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Rims - Hobby - Car 1-10 - Off Road - Rear - Plastic
Rims for RC wheels
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Rims - Hobby - Car 1-10 - Road and Drift - Plastic
Rims for RC wheels
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Rims - Hobby - Car and Buggy 1-8 - Plastic
Rims for RC wheels
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Rims - Hobby - Monster Truck 1-10 - Plastic
Rims for RC wheels
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Tyres - Hobby - Car 1-10 - Drift
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Tyres - Hobby - Car 1-10 - Monster Truck
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