Sep 08, 2015
Copper State Nut and Bolt Co. provides HVAC contractors, ranchers, plumbers, farmers and other trades a wide selection of threaded rod in nearly every conceivable diameter, finish, thread pitch and length, in both metric and standard measures.
All Thread Rod
All thread rod (threaded rod), is called “rod” when long and “stud” when short. Copper State Nut and Bolt Co. sells rod in three-foot, one-meter, 10-foot and 12-foot lengths, , from fine-thread ¼ inch rod up to diameters greater than an inch. They also sell rod cutters. Your selection depends on the job at hand.
Used in HVAC installations, threaded rod allows quick level or sloping installation of ductwork, heaters, air handlers and other equipment. Thread the rod into ceiling attachment points, then use brackets under the installed piece, held in place with pairs of nuts threaded onto the vertical rod. Because of its low cost and great tensile strength, threaded rod is a versatile construction, maintenance and repair product.
Cutting Threaded Rod
By far the fastest method for accurately cutting threaded rod is with a threaded rod cutter, sold by Copper State Nut and Bolt Co. Careful cutting allows for quick threading of nuts at either end of the rod. If you work with thread rod frequently, a rod cutter can be a smart investment.
If you have infrequent need for thread rod, a vise, block of sacrificial wood, a wood saw and a hacksaw can work as well:
- Use the wood saw to make a kerf in the block’s end, to guide the hacksaw later.
- Drill a hole, to match the threaded rod’s diameter, at a 90° angle to the kerf, through the face of a block of wood.
- Run the rod through the wood, and thread nuts onto the rod on either side of the wood, tightening so the length you need lines up with the kerf.
- Clamp the assembly into a vise.
- With both nuts tightened, the rod will not slip as you cut through with the hacksaw.
- Back off the two nuts over the cut, cleaning up the threads.
Finishes
The threaded rod that Copper State Nut and Bolt Co. sells comes in various metals and finishes to suit your project:
- Hot-dipped Galvanized— zinc plating corrodes before the low-carbon steel, sparing it and preserving its strength
- B7 Alloy—heat-treated alloy steel for high strength
- Non-ferrous—corrosion-resistant stainless steel
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