RS PRO Aluminium Rod 40mm Diameter, 1m L

If you need a weight-bearing round metal rod, which is also lightweight, turn to this aluminium rod from the RS PRO range. Widely used in high-stress situations, such as on bridges and cranes, this rod is made from 6082-T6 aluminium and has excellent corrosion resistance. It's commonly used in the construction and manufacturing industries and can resist exposure to air, water and heat, making it ideal for indoor and outdoor applications.

With a tensile strength of 310 Min MPA, this rod can withstand significant stress before it warps, breaks or stretches. Made from the strongest of the 6000 aluminium alloy series – 6082-T6 – it can be used in a variety of settings. Shape the bar to suit your requirements by heat-treating the rods.

You'll find this type of aluminium rod in machining applications and the transport industry.

• Length of 1 m
• Diameter of 40 mm
• Density of 2.70 g/cm³
• Tensile strength of 310 Min MPa
• Thermal Conductivity of 180 W/m.K
• Hardness of 95 HB
• Made with aluminium alloy 6082-T6

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