RS PRO Aluminium Rod 1/2in Diameter, 24in L
- RS Stock No.:
- 0559167
- Brand:
- RS PRO
Technical Reference
Legislation and Compliance
RoHS Certificate of Compliance
EU Directives 2011/65/EU and 2015/863 restrict the use of the 10 substances below in the manufacture of specified types of electrical equipment.
Whilst this restriction does not legally apply to components, it is recognised that component “compliance” is relevant to many customers.
RS definition of RoHS Compliance:
- The product does not contain any of the restricted substances in concentrations and applications banned by the Directive,
- and for components, the product is capable of being worked on at the higher temperatures required by lead–free soldering
The restricted substances and maximum allowed concentrations in the homogenous material are, by weight:
| Substance | Concentration |
| Lead | 0.1% |
| Mercury | 0.1% |
| PBB (Polybrominated Biphenyls) | 0.1% |
| PBDE ( Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) | 0.1% |
| Hexavalent Chromium | 0.1% |
| Cadmium | 0.01% |
| DEHP (Bis (2-Ethylhexl) phthalate) | 0.1% |
| BBP (Benzyl butyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DBP (Dibutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DIBP (Diisobutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
The supplier of the item listed below has informed RS Components that the product is "RoHS Compliant".
RS Components has taken all reasonable steps to confirm this statement. Information relates only to products sold on or after the date of this certificate.
| RS stock number | 0559167 |
| Product description | RS PRO Aluminium Rod 1/2in Diameter, 24in L |
| Manufacturer / Brand | RS PRO |
RS Components Ltd, Birchington Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 9RS, UK
Statement of Conformity
This statement confirms that the product detailed below complies with the specifications currently published in the RS media and has been subject to the strict quality conditions imposed by RS Components’ internal management systems. Furthermore and where applicable, it confirms that all relevant semiconductor devices have been handled and packed under conditions that meet the administrative and technical requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and EN61340-5-1 electrostatics control standards.
| RS stock number | 0559167 |
| Product description | RS PRO Aluminium Rod 1/2in Diameter, 24in L |
| Manufacturer / Brand | RS PRO |
The foregoing information relates to product sold on, or after, the date shown below.
RS COMPONENTS
| Date | Dec 27, 2024 |
RS Components Pte Ltd Robinson Road, P.O. Box 1582, Singapore 903132
Country of Origin: SI
Product Details
RS PRO Low Lead Free Machining Aluminium Rod
RS PRO range of aluminium rods with low lead and free machining characteristics.
Aluminium 2011i (also known as a Free Machining Alloy, FMA) is a high mechanical strength alloy that machines exceptionally well. This material is ideal for automotive parts, fasteners, fittings and repetition machining parts.
RS PRO stock aluminium rods in a range of sizes, varying in rod diameters from 0.5 inches to 3 inches.
Options include the following sizes:
559-167 - Aluminium Rod, 1/2in x 24in
495-259 - Aluminium Rod, 1in x 24in
495-253 - Aluminium Rod, 2in x 24in
495-269 - Aluminium Rod, 2.5in x 24in
495-388 - Aluminium Rod, 3in x 24in
Features and Benefits:
Aluminium 2011i has excellent machinability
Can be used to produce highly complex and detailed parts
Material suitable for automatic lathes
Typical Applications:
Metal rods and bars like these aluminium rods are used for various applications including:
Machine parts
Automotive components
Fasteners and Fittings
FAQs
Is aluminium rod and bar the same?
Aluminium rod is circular in shape where bar aluminium can have any number of flat sides.
Why RS PRO?
RS PRO is our own brand range and brings you a wide range of high-quality, great value products offering you more choice. Trusted by engineers all over the world, every part of every RS PRO product has been rigorously tested against demanding industry standards; they’re only given the RS PRO seal of approval if we’re confident of their exceptional quality, which means you can be confident too.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Brand | RS PRO |
| Density | 2.82 g/cm³ |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Length | 24 in |
| Form | Rod |
| Material Grade | 2011i |
| Thermal Conductivity | 138 W/mK |
| Rod Diameter | 1/2 in |
| Hardness | 110 HB |
| Suitability | Automotive Parts, Fasteners, Fittings, Repetition Machining Parts |
