S-8420K163 6-32 Threaded Rods

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Lightweight & Corrosion-Resistant: Crafted from durable aluminum for excellent strength-to-weight ratio and natural corrosion resistance, ideal for applications where weight savings are critical.
• Maximum Versatility in Assembly: Features both right-hand and left-hand 6-32 threads on a single rod, enabling complex adjustments, locking mechanisms, and bidirectional motion in assemblies.
• Secure & Easy Installation: The 3/16" hex shape provides multiple gripping surfaces for secure wrenching, preventing slippage and ensuring precise torque application during installation.
• Space-Efficient Dual-End Design: Both ends are fully threaded (1/2" thread length), allowing for connections at either end and maximizing functionality within the compact 2-inch overall length.
• Guaranteed Material Integrity: Manufactured to be RoHS 3 and REACH compliant, ensuring the material is free from hazardous substances and safe for use in regulated industries and sensitive environments.
• Reliable Thread Engagement: The standardized 6-32 thread size ensures consistent, high-quality engagement with a wide range of compatible nuts and tapped holes, reducing the risk of cross-threading.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This hex aluminum threaded rod is engineered to solve critical challenges in precision assembly and machinery. The combination of a 3/16" hex rod design and dual-end 6-32 threading with both right-hand and left-hand directions provides unparalleled versatility. It is perfectly suited for creating adjustable linkages, fine-tuning mechanisms, and assemblies requiring opposing forces, commonly found in electronics, prototyping, optical equipment, and light-duty machinery. The use of aluminum directly addresses the need for a lightweight yet strong fastener that resists corrosion, reducing long-term maintenance in demanding industrial environments. This rod delivers reliable performance where precise, multi-directional fastening is paramount.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This male threaded rod features a 2-inch overall length with a 3/16" hex size and 1/2" thread length on both ends. Threading conforms to the standard 6-32 thread size with both right-hand and left-hand thread directions. The product is manufactured in compliance with RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) under exemption 6(b)-II and is REACH (EC 1907/2006) compliant as of 01/17/2023, ensuring adherence to strict environmental and safety regulations for industrial components.