Zinc-Plated Plain Rod for Fabrication & Mounting
Zinc plated unthreaded rod is smooth round bar used for shafts, spacers, posts, and general fabrication. The zinc coating offers light corrosion protection and a clean, bright appearance for indoor and covered-outdoor applications.
Smooth Profile Round, unthreaded surface works well with bushings and bearings or as a clean spacer.
Zinc Finish Provides economical corrosion resistance and a uniform look.
Cut-to-Length Easily trimmed, faced, and deburred to the exact size you need.
Machinable Drill, tap, or turn ends to add cross-holes, threads, or features.
Rigid Support Solid bar stock provides stiffness for brackets, frames, and hangers.
Versatile Uses From shop jigs and standoffs to guide rods and light axles.
How to Select Zinc Plated Plain Rod
Choose diameter, length, and finish to suit the fit, strength, and environment.
Pick the diameter for your hole, bushing, or bearing fit; allow clearance or press fit as required.
Select a length that provides full engagement with extra stock for trimming square.
Confirm the finish—zinc plating is great for general indoor use; consider stainless or coated options for harsh exposure.
Plan any secondary operations (drilling/tapping/turning) and leave allowance for machining.
Check straightness and surface finish if the rod will run in bearings or serve as a guide.
Common Applications
Shafts, axles, and guide rods
Spacers, standoffs, and posts
Fixtures, frames, and supports
Shop jigs, linkages, and hinges
Cutting, Finishing & Safety
Cut with a fine-tooth saw or cutoff wheel; deburr and face ends for safe handling and accurate length.
Protect the zinc coating during machining and assembly; touch up bare steel as needed.
Use proper PPE and secure the workpiece while cutting or drilling.
Avoid galvanic contact with incompatible metals in wet environments; isolate with washers or sleeves if needed.
Related Hardware
Shaft collars and set screws
Keystock and keyway tools
Bushings, bearings, and washers
Threaded rod, coupling nuts, and end caps
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