RS PRO Silver Steel Metal Rod 1/8 Inch Diameter, 330 mm Length, Tool Steel BS1407 680-151

The RS PRO 680-151 Silver Steel Metal Rod is a robust engineering component designed for demanding industrial and precision laboratory applications. Featuring a 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) diameter and a length of 330 mm, this rod is crafted from high-grade silver tool steel and conforms to the BS1407 specification, ensuring reliable performance and longevity.

This metal rod exhibits a tensile strength of 850 N/mm², making it ideal for use in settings where mechanical strength and dimensional stability are critical. Its surface is controllers ground and polished, offering a superior finish and accuracy for fabrication and assembly processes. The rod is engineered for compatibility with both metric and imperial size requirements, allowing seamless integration into a variety of tooling and manufacturing projects.

Typical applications include instrument parts, pins, punches, mandrels, shafts, spindles, taps, drills, axles, screwdrivers, dowels, pinions, and gauges. The precision-ground construction ensures minimal deviation and easy machinability, supporting uses in industrial maintenance, laboratory setups, tool-making, and commercial manufacturing.

The silver steel base material provides enhanced corrosion resistance and wear characteristics, making it suitable for repeated use in controlled environments or for the production of parts that require consistent, tight tolerances. Whether employed in industrial workshops, scientific laboratories, or manufacturing plants, this RS PRO Metal Rod delivers dependable results.

Industries benefitting from this rod include mechanical engineering, industrial manufacturing, laboratory device fabrication, construction, repair and maintenance, as well as tool and die-making. Its versatility and specification compliance make it a preferred choice in the engineering materials segment.

Manufactured from high-quality silver tool steel for maximum durability. Rod features a 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) diameter and 330 mm length. Complies with BS1407 tool steel specification for reliable performance. Tensile strength rated at 850 N/mm², ideal for instrument parts and precision tools.

Controllers ground and polished for enhanced surface finish and accuracy. Suitable for pins, punches, screwdrivers, shafts, taps, drills, axles, dowels, mandrels, and gauges. Metric and imperial sizes available for versatile use cases in industrial, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.

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