Threaded rods, a type of lead screws, offer precise linear motion for applications requiring high precision and low loads. We specialize in custom solutions, with diameters ≥0.3mm, pitches ≥0.1mm, and materials such as titanium, titanium alloys, stainless steel, etc.
Threaded rods, lead screws, or fully threaded bolts, are elongated fasteners with continuous threads along their outer surface. These fasteners find wide applications in mechanical manufacturing, metalworking, the energy sector, and many other industrial applications. For fastening, mounting, tensioning, compression, or supporting various structures and equipment.
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Raw materials of threaded rods
Each material possesses unique attributes and advantages, catering to various industrial applications. Selecting the appropriate threaded rod material is crucial for the cost-effectiveness of the entire project. This significantly influences the effectiveness and lifespan of the customers’ end-use products.
Low Carbon Steel (Grade 4.6):
Economical, good tensile strength, and machinability. General construction, equipment assembly, furniture.
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Medium Carbon Steel (Grade 8.8):
Moderate strength and hardness, good toughness. Mechanical manufacturing, building structures, heavy-duty equipment.
High Carbon Steel (Grade 10.9):
High strength, high hardness, suitable for heavy load applications. High-strength mechanical components, automotive industry.
Alloy Steel (Grade 12.9):
Ultra-high strength, wear resistance, impact resistance. Special mechanical devices, and high-load connections.
Stainless Steel 304 (A2-70):
Good corrosion resistance, suitable for most environments. Food processing, medical equipment, general outdoor structures.
Stainless Steel 316 (A4-80):
Excellent corrosion resistance, especially in chloride environments. Marine equipment, chemical, and extreme environments.
Stainless Steel 410:
Hardened stainless steel, suitable for applications requiring certain strength. Basic outdoor gear that must resist corrosion while staying sturdy.
Aluminum:
Lightweight, non-magnetic, good corrosion resistance. Aerospace, decoration, electronic equipment.
Brass:
Superb corrosion resistance, as well as top-notch conductivity and thermal conductivity. Electrical connections, decoration, pipe fittings.
Titanium:
High strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance, high-temperature resistance. Aerospace, chemical processing, high-performance sports equipment.
Titanium Alloy (Grade 5, Ti-6Al-4V):
Lightweight yet remarkably strong, with outstanding resistance to heat and corrosion. Aerospace, biomedical implants, and high-performance automotive components.
Nylon:
Wear-resistant, insulating, lightweight, and chemical corrosion-resistant. Electrical insulation, light-load applications, and non-conductive connections.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride):
Ensuring strong resistance to chemicals, reliable insulation, and waterproof performance. Chemical processing facilities, wet environment structures.
Carbon Fiber:
Extremely high strength and stiffness, lightweight, corrosion-resistant. Aerospace, high-performance automotive, and sports equipment.
Super Duplex Stainless Steel (e.g., SAF 2507):
Extremely high corrosion resistance, particularly against chloride corrosion. Oil and gas industry, seawater desalination, chemical processing.
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Accuracy and Specs of Threaded Rods
We’ve recommended common threaded rods suitable for various precision specifications across different industries. This will help you with customization based on your requirements and specific usage environments.
Semiconductor Manufacturing:
Diameter: 0.5mm – 3mm, Pitch: 0.2mm – 1mm, Material: 316 Stainless Steel, Surface Treatment: Chrome Plating.
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Medical Devices:
Diameter: 1mm – 5mm, Pitch: 0.3mm – 2mm, Material: Titanium Alloy, Surface Treatment: Polishing.
Precision Instruments:
Diameter: 0.5mm – 4mm, Pitch: 0.1mm – 1mm, Material: Pure Copper, Surface Treatment: No surface treatment is required, precision machining.
Optical Equipment:
Diameter: 0.3mm – 3mm, Pitch: 0.1mm – 0.8mm, Material: 304 Stainless Steel, Surface Treatment: Nickel Plating.
Aerospace:
Diameter: 1mm – 8mm, Pitch: 0.3mm – 3mm, Material: Titanium Alloy, Surface Treatment: Anodized Treatment.
Automotive Manufacturing:
Diameter: 3mm – 10mm, Pitch: 0.5mm – 4mm, Raw material: Carbon Steel, Surface Finish: Hot-dip Galvanization.
Precision Electronic Equipment:
Diameter: 0.2mm – 2mm, Pitch: 0.1mm – 0.5mm, Material: Aluminum Alloy, Surface Treatment: Anodized Treatment
Chemical Laboratories:
Diameter: 1mm – 6mm, Pitch: 0.3mm – 2mm, Material: 316 Stainless Steel, Surface Treatment: Nickel Plating
Food Processing:
Diameter: 0.5mm – 5mm, Pitch: 0.2mm – 2mm, Material: Food-grade Stainless Steel, Surface Treatment: Polishing
Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry:
Diameter: 2mm – 10mm, Pitch: 0.5mm – 4mm, Material: Titanium Alloy, Surface Treatment: Anodized Treatment
Power Equipment:
Diameter: 2mm – 8mm, Pitch: 0.5mm – 3mm, Material: 304 Stainless Steel, Surface Treatment: Electroplated Zinc or No Surface Treatment.
Shipbuilding:
Diameter: 3mm – 12mm, Pitch: 0.5mm – 4mm, Raw material: SUS316, Surface Finish: Polishing.
Environmental Monitoring Equipment:
Diameter: 0.5mm – 4mm, Pitch: 0.2mm – 2mm, Material: Nickel Alloy, Surface Treatment: Chrome Plating.
Textile Machinery:
Diameter: 1mm – 6mm, Pitch: 0.3mm – 3mm, Raw Material: Carbon Steel, Surface Finish: Use Hot-dip Galvanizing.
Architectural Decoration:
Diameter: 2mm – 8mm, Pitch: 0.5mm – 3mm, Material: Stainless Steel 304, Surface Treatment: Electroplated Copper.
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Strength Levels of Threaded Rods
The strength grades of threaded rods are determined through standardized manufacturing and testing processes. They reflect the material and performance of the threaded rods.
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Grad 4.6:
Belongs to the low-strength grade, suitable for general light assembly work, with moderate strength and durability. Suitable for general assembly and structural connections with low strength requirements, such as furniture assembly and light machinery.
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Grade 4.8:
Slightly higher than Grade 4.6, with moderate strength and durability. Suitable for general assembly and structural connections with relatively low strength requirements. Such as low-load mechanical equipment and general structural connections.
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Grade 5.8:
Medium-strength grade, higher than Grades 4.6 and 4.8. Suitable for general mechanical and structural connections. General building structures and light machinery components.
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Grade 6.8:
Medium-strength grade, suitable for general mechanical equipment and structural connections with higher strength requirements. Such as automobile manufacturing and heavy machinery components.
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Grade 8.8:
High-strength grade, with very high strength and durability, suitable for engineering projects with high strength requirements. Suitable for important mechanical and structural connections, such as automobile components, bridge structures, and engineering machinery.
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Grade 9.8:
High-strength grade, higher than Grade 8.8, with higher tensile performance and durability. Suitable for heavy-duty machinery and structural connections requiring higher strength, such as high-speed railways and shipbuilding.
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Grade 10.9:
Extremely high strength grade, with extremely high tensile performance and durability, suitable for projects with extremely high strength requirements. Suitable for high-performance vehicles, aerospace, and special mechanical equipment, such as racing cars, aircraft, and specialized vehicles.
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Grade 12.9:
The highest strength grade, with extremely high tensile performance and durability, for special applications requiring extremely high strength. Suitable for special mechanical equipment and engineering projects, such as high-end machinery and specialized engineering machinery.
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Surface Finish of Threaded Rods
Surface treatment is chosen and customized based on the specific requirements and applications of the customer. This can enhance its corrosion resistance, mechanical performance, and aesthetics. It is crucial to meet customers’ demands for the performance and appearance of ultra-precision threaded rods.
Galvanization:
- Process: Immersing the threaded rods in molten zinc to form a zinc coating layer.
- Characteristics: Boosts corrosion resistance, inhibits rust and oxidation, and extends the longevity of the threaded rods.
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- Applications: Works great inside and out, especially in areas characterized by high humidity and moisture content.
Electroplating:
- Process: Depositing a layer of metal ions, such as nickel, gold, and chromium, onto the surface of the threaded rods.
- Characteristics: Improves appearance quality, increases corrosion resistance, and enhances mechanical performance.
- Applications: Ideal for applications requiring high aesthetics and corrosion resistance, such as automotive components, and electronic devices.
Anodizing:
- Process: Forming an oxide layer on the surface of aluminum alloy to increase its surface hardness and wear resistance.
- Characteristics: Enhances surface hardness, and wear resistance, and improves corrosion resistance.
- Applications: Suitable for aluminum alloy threaded rods, such as in aerospace and high-end mechanical equipment.
Polishing treatment:
- Process: Removing surface irregularities through mechanical or chemical methods to achieve a smooth surface.
- Characteristics: Improves appearance quality, and increases smoothness and aesthetics.
- Applications: Applicable for applications requiring high smoothness and aesthetic appearance, such as medical instruments and precision instruments.
Heat treatment:
- Process: Changing the structure and properties of the threaded rods through heating and cooling processes.
- Characteristics: Improves strength, hardness, and wear resistance, and enhances mechanical performance.
- Applications: Suitable for high strength and wear resistance, such as heavy machinery and engineering structures.
Spray coating:
- Process: Forming a coating layer on the surface of the threaded rods through spray technology, such as painting, and coating.
- Characteristics: Enhances corrosion resistance, waterproofness, and dustproofness, improves appearance quality.
- Applications: Suitable for applications requiring waterproof, dustproof, and aesthetic appearance, such as outdoor equipment and electronic devices.
Hard alloy coating:
- Process: Depositing hard alloy particles on the surface of the threaded rods to form a coating layer, increasing surface hardness and wear resistance.
- Characteristics: Improves wear resistance and lifespan, suitable for high-wear environments.
- Applications: For high-load and high-wear environments, such as heavy machinery and excavation equipment.
No surface treatment:
- Characteristics: Maintains the original metal surface characteristics, suitable for special requirements applications, such as special materials and environments.
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Features of threaded rods
Threaded rods are crucial lead screws in high-standard industrial applications, especially in environments demanding extreme precision and reliability. The following features can help customers make informed decisions when selecting ultra-precision threaded rods:
High Precision Threads:
Ensures extremely high pitch and angle accuracy, meeting stringent assembly requirements.
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Customized Lengths:
Delivers customized lengths crafted just right to suit the specific demands of customers and suit various applications.
Advanced Material Selection:
Implements electroplating, anodizing, and similar processes to strengthen its resistance to rusting and crank up the surface’s hardness.
Advanced Surface Treatments:
Adopts electroplating, anodizing, etc., to enhance corrosion resistance and surface hardness.
Ultra-Fine Surface Finish:
Achieves extremely high surface smoothness through precision grinding and polishing, reducing wear and improving fatigue life.
High-Performance Coatings:
PTFE (Teflon) coatings, provide excellent anti-adhesion properties and reduce friction coefficients.
Heat Treatment Processes:
Optimizes material mechanical properties through quenching and tempering.
Precise Tolerance Control:
Provides tight dimensional and shape tolerances to ensure consistency and interchangeability of each threaded rod.
Multiple Thread Types:
Offers various thread configurations, including metric, imperial, ACME, etc., to adapt to different engineering requirements.
Vibration Resistance Design:
Reduces vibration impact through optimized design, improving stability and safety during use.
Environmental Adaptability:
Capable of stable operation under extreme temperature and pressure conditions, suitable for various environments.
Compatibility and Interchangeability:
Ensures high compatibility with standard nuts and fittings, facilitating maintenance and replacement.
Self-Lubricating Design:
Self-lubricating materials or designs to reduce maintenance requirements and extend service life.
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Quality Control of Threaded Rods
Our quality checks are no joke – they keep our threaded rods solid and reliable, meeting customers’ high standards. This can significantly enhance the competitiveness of customers’ products.
Comprehensive Supplier Evaluation and Selection:
Ensures all raw material suppliers meet the highest standards through rigorous evaluation to ensure consistency and high quality of materials.
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Advanced Production Technologies:
The latest manufacturing technologies and automated equipment improve production precision and efficiency while reducing human errors.
Rigorous Raw Material Inspection:
Conducts comprehensive inspections of all raw materials before production, including material composition, mechanical properties, etc. This can ensure materials meet production standards.
Fine Production Process Control:
Fine management rigorously controls every step of the production process, ensuring products meet quality requirements at each stage of production.
Real-time Quality Monitoring and Feedback:
Advanced detection equipment and technologies, such as automatic visual inspection systems. We’re on the ball with live tracking to spot and tackle any glitches as they pop up in production.
Detailed Thread and Dimensional Inspections:
High-precision measuring tools and equipment conduct detailed inspections of key dimensions such as thread accuracy, diameter, pitch, etc.
Comprehensive Surface Treatment and Analysis:
Strict inspections of threaded rod surface treatments to ensure uniformity and durability of surface treatments. Such as coatings, polishing, etc.
Stringent Final Inspection Procedures:
A series of final inspections, including visual inspections, dimensional measurements, functional tests, etc. before product shipment. This way, we can make sure every item hits the mark on quality.
Kaizen and Optimization:
Continuously optimizes production processes and quality control measures based on customer feedback, internal audits, and market research to pursue excellence.
Robust Customer Service:
Provides professional customer service to address any issues customers may encounter during use.
Comprehensive Product Traceability System:
This technique ensures we can pinpoint each batch’s origin, all the way back to its production and inspection sheets.
Supply Chain Management and Optimization:
Ensures stable supply of raw materials and timely delivery of products through effective supply chain management.
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R&D Technologies of Threaded Rods
Research and development technology is crucial in providing high-quality, high-performance ultra-precision threaded rods. This can meet the demands of various rigorous applications for customers.
Cutting-edge Material Research:
The latest advancements in materials develop threaded rod materials with higher strength, corrosion resistance, and longer lifespan.
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Precision Manufacturing Technology:
High-precision CNC machines and automated production lines ensure fine machining and high consistency of threaded rods.
Microstructural Control:
Precisely controlling the material’s microstructure through advanced processing techniques to enhance its mechanical properties and durability.
Proprietary Thread Design:
Featuring patented thread designs to provide superior mechanical performance and connection stability, meeting specific industry demands.
Surface Treatment Innovation:
Novel surface treatment technologies of nano-coatings enhance threaded rod wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
Environmental Adaptability Research:
Product testing and optimization for strong acids, bases, high temperature, and high pressure. This can ensure the reliability of threaded rods under various conditions.
Customized Solutions:
Offer fully customized threaded rod solutions including special materials, dimensions, thread designs, etc., to meet unique customer requirements.
Rapid Prototyping:
Utilizing 3D printing to shorten product development cycles, and rapidly respond to market changes, and customer demands.
Simulation and Predictive Analysis:
Using CAD and FEA to simulate and predict product performance, and optimize designs.
Continuous Technical Training and Learning:
Ongoing technical training and learning opportunities for the R&D team, It can encourage innovative thinking and cultivate industry-leading technical talents.
Significant R&D Investment:
Boosting our spending on R&D means we’re all in on pushing tech boundaries and elevating our products. This is to meet the evolving needs of the market and customers.
Patent Technology and Intellectual Property Protection:
Applying for patents to protect key technologies and innovative achievements, enhancing the market competitiveness and technological barriers of products.
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Benefits of Threaded Rods to Customers
High-standard quality and performance threaded rods offer significant benefits and value to customers. This facilitates the establishment of long-term cooperative relationships:
Improved Assembly Accuracy:
Ultra-precision machining ensures extremely high thread accuracy, enhancing overall product assembly precision for customers and reducing errors.
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Extended Lifespan:
High-quality materials and advanced manufacturing techniques increase the threaded rod’s resistance to wear and corrosion, significantly extending its lifespan.
Enhanced Mechanical Performance:
Through precision design and manufacturing, threaded rods exhibit better performance. Capable of bearing greater loads and stresses.
Reduced Maintenance Needs:
High-quality materials and surface treatments decrease maintenance frequency and costs, reducing downtime.
Increased System Reliability:
Stable and reliable connection technology keeps our system solid and dependable, slashing those breakdown rates.
Strong Compatibility:
Customizable thread types and sizes according to customer needs ensure compatibility with various systems and components.
Environmental Adaptability:
Capable of operating stably in extreme environments, including high/low temperatures, high humidity, and corrosive environments.
Energy Saving and Emission Reduction:
Optimized design and material usage reduce additional energy consumption, assisting customers in achieving energy-saving and emission-reduction goals.
Simplified Installation Process:
Precision threads and customized designs simplify the installation process, improving efficiency and safety.
Enhanced Product Performance and Quality Perception:
High precision and quality threaded rods significantly enhance the performance and perceived quality of customers’ final products.
Tailored Services:
Providing personalized design and customized production services meets customers’ specific application requirements, adding value to customers’ products.
Increased Market Competitiveness:
High-performance ultra-precision threaded rods can enhance customers’ overall product competitiveness, helping customers gain advantages in the market.
High-Cost Efficiency:
Although the initial investment may be higher, in the long run, due to low maintenance costs and long lifespan, customers can achieve higher overall cost benefits.
Enhance Customer Brand Image:
Adopting advanced technology and high-quality products can enhance customers’ brand image and market visibility.
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Applications of Rhreaded Rods
The application of threaded rods is increasingly widespread across multiple industries. Owing to their spot-on precision, top-grade quality, and steadfast reliability. they’ve become the number one option for countless engineering ventures and product designs.
Aerospace:
Critical structural components of aircraft and spacecraft, providing high strength and corrosion resistance to ensure safe and reliable flight.
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Medical Equipment:
Precision medical devices and surgical instruments. They can ensure precise operation and long-term reliability of equipment.
Automotive Manufacturing:
Applied in components such as engines and suspension systems for high-performance racing cars and commercial vehicles. They can enhance vehicle performance and safety.
Robotics Technology:
Utilized in joints and transmission systems of high-precision robots to ensure precise operations and long-term durability.
Precision Tools and Molds:
In the manufacture of high-precision molds and tools, they can improve product quality and processing efficiency.
Optical and Laser Equipment:
Employed in fine adjustment mechanisms for adjusting optical components and supporting laser cutting machines. They ensure high precision and stability.
Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment:
In wafer manufacturing and chip production equipment to ensure high-precision positioning and processing.
Energy Industry:
In critical structural components for wind power generation and nuclear power plants. They provide high strength and environmental corrosion resistance.
Marine Engineering:
In deep-sea detectors and subsea oil extraction equipment, they can withstand high pressure and corrosion.
Defense and Military:
Employed in high-precision weapon systems and military equipment to improve performance and reliability.
Precision Instruments:
In laboratory instruments and measurement equipment, they can ensure accurate data collection and analysis.
Construction Engineering:
In earthquake-resistant systems for high-rise buildings and large structures, enhance structural stability and safety.
Automation and Control Systems:
In automated production lines and precision control systems, provide precise motion control and position tracking.
High-Speed Trains and Rail Transportation:
Applied in train braking systems and rail connection components, ensuring operational safety and reliability.
Research and Education:
In precision scientific experiments and research equipment for higher education. Support cutting-edge scientific research and development.
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FAQ1
We offer threaded rods in multiple accuracy grades, ranging from standard to ultra-precision tolerance levels. They’re geared up to meet the requirements of all sorts of applications.
Yes, our threaded rods are specially designed and made from selected materials. They can operate stably under extremely low or high-temperature conditions.
Certainly. We support fully customized solutions, including thread type, size, length, material, and surface treatment, among others.
The maximum length and diameter we can produce depend on specific materials and design requirements. Please consult our CFT team.
We ensure product corrosion resistance by selecting materials with excellent anti-corrosion properties. And employing efficient surface treatment techniques such as coating and anodizing.
FAQ2
For quick delivery demands, we have dedicated expedited production lines and inventory management strategies. This can ensure we meet customer requirements in the shortest time possible.
Yes, we have minimum order quantity requirements, but it depends on the specific product specifications and customization level. Please contact our CFT team for specific details.
We provide secure packaging solutions to ensure product safety during transportation. We tailor our shipping to your needs, and we can send it over by Express, through the air, or across the sea.
Yes, we offer installation guidance, troubleshooting, and repair services, among others.
You can contact our CFT team through our website, email, or phone to request quotations and place orders. We also offer online consultation and customization services.
