Complete Guide to Threaded Rods

Applications 

Threaded Rods can be used in a vast range of industries and applications; allowing the user to create or implement strength into existing structures.

How are Threaded Rods used?

Threaded rods can be used in various ways, depending on the purpose and the design of the project. Some common ways to use threaded rods are:

• To join two or more pieces of wood, metal, plastic, or other materials together.

For example, you can use threaded rods to attach a wooden shelf to a metal bracket, or to connect two pipes together. To do this, you need to drill holes in the materials that match the diameter and the pitch of the rod. Then, you need to screw the rod into the hole and secure it with nuts and washers on both ends. You can also use lock nuts, spring washers, or thread lockers to prevent the nuts from loosening over time.

• To create structures, such as frames, supports, or scaffolds.

For example, you can use threaded rods to build a bookcase, a workbench, or a ladder. To do this, you need to cut the rods to the required lengths and connect them with nuts, washers, and other fittings, such as corner brackets, T-joints, or cross joints. You can also use threaded rod connectors, also known as extension nuts, to join two rods together and extend the length of the rod. You can also use threaded rod hangers, also known as rod couplings, to suspend the rod from a ceiling, a wall, or a beam.

• To adjust the height, the angle, or the position of an object.

For example, you can use threaded rods to level a table, to tilt a lamp, or to move a curtain. To do this, you need to attach the rod to the object with a nut, a washer, and a threaded rod end, also known as a rod eye, a rod clevis, or a rod fork. Then, you need to adjust the nut to change the length of the rod and the position of the object. You can also use a turnbuckle, which is a device that consists of two threaded rods and a central body, to adjust the tension or the distance between two objects.

What are the benefits of having your Threaded Rod pre-cut by us?

There are many structural and aesthetic benefits to purchasing pre-cut Threaded Rod, which are also known as Threaded Studs, rather than cutting them yourself. Extreme accuracy is required when manually adjusting the length of Threaded Rod and there are various pieces of equiptment that are required to carry out the process.

This is why we have expanded our Threaded Rod Range and introduced Threaded Studs; ensuring that you recieve a perfect product everytime you order from us.

Our Stainless Steel Threaded Rods are currently available in 1 metre lengths and our Stainless Steel Threaded Studs are available in lengths of between 1cm to 60cm as standard on our website. We also boast a custom length service for any specialist requirements that our customers may have!

What are DIN numbers?

The DIN number for threaded rods is a standard that specifies the dimensions, the tolerances, the mechanical properties, and the surface finish of the rods. DIN stands for Deutsches Institut für Normung, which is the German Institute for Standardisation. The most common DIN standards for threaded rods are:

• DIN 976-1: This standard applies to metric threaded rods with coarse pitch threads, which are the most widely used threads for general purposes. The standard covers the rod diameters from M1.6 to M64, and the rod lengths from 1000 mm to 3000 mm. The standard also specifies the grade of the rod, which indicates the strength and the hardness of the rod. The most common grades are 4.8, 8.8, and 10.9, which correspond to low, medium, and high strength rods, respectively,  A2 and A4 stainless steel, and nylon. 
• DIN 976-2: This standard applies to metric threaded rods with fine pitch threads, which are used for special applications that require higher accuracy, higher load capacity, or lower friction. The standard covers the rod diameters from M8 to M64 and the rod lengths from 1000 mm to 3000 mm. The standard also specifies the grade of the rod, which is the same as DIN 976-1.
• DIN 975: This standard applies to metric threaded rods with constant pitch threads, which are used for applications that require a uniform thread along the entire length of the rod. The standard covers the rod diameters from M1.6 to M52, and the rod lengths from 1000 mm to 3000 mm. The standard also specifies the grade of the rod, which is the same as DIN 976-1.

Material Specification

Threaded Rods can be made from different materials, depending on the application and the environment. Some common materials are: