As per our Shipping and Returns Policy, custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-returnable. If you need an over- or undersized item, note it under "Comments" during Checkout. Cut-to-size orders have an acceptable cut tolerance of 1/8" (0.125"), so clarify if the adjustment is to be made on the (+) or (-) side of the saw blade.Please review our full return and shipping policy here.
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Since custom cuts and fabricated parts are non-refundable, be very careful while measuring your dimensions. As each cut is nominal, even the slightest miscalculation could be costly.
How to Use a Measuring Tape
Extend your tape measure several inches to find the 1 and 2 inch markers. In between the inch markers you’ll find 16 equally spaced tick marks.
Measure by counting the increments beyond the nearest inch. As the increments decrease, so does the length of the mark. For example, 1/2" has a bigger mark than 1/4" which has a bigger mark than 1/8". The smallest mark follows at 1/16". Please be aware that some measuring tapes may have even smaller increments.
Features of a Measuring Tape: Sliding End Hook
The sliding end hook is designed for two different types of measurements. An outside measurement (where the hook of the tape hangs over an edge), requires the hook to slide out a bit to account for the thickness of the material. When making an inside measurement (where the hook will push up against a surface), the clip slides in, again, accounting for its thickness. The measuring tape self-adjusts to guarantee an accurate measurement (as far as the tape is concerned).
Turcite® X is an internally lubricated, acetal-based thermoplastic. It is available in red and suited for low loads and high speeds. Turcite® X is ideal for applications with high wear and friction requirements. It has minimal hygroscopic characteristics and low thermal expansion properties, offering high structural stability. Turcite® X also offers outstanding service life, extremely low Coefficient of Friction, and continuous maximum temperatures of 180°F, but is less wear resistant than Turcite® A.
Long Service Life Due to low water absorption of turcite material, its applications retain their integrity throughout their life span, making it so you you'll spend less time and money replacing parts and products.
Low Coefficient of Friction Turcite® X offers an extremely low Coefficient of Friction (COF), due in part to its specialized self-lubricating formula. The sliding advantage produced from the dry lubricant generates a smoother, quieter operation without the need of extra product. It also ensures improved sliding behavior by offering a near-zero level of slip-stick and by eliminating backsliding issues that occur in parts that experience high-pressure conditions.
Color Turcite® X is offered in red, offering a look that is visually attractive and distinct.
Features
Long service life
No slip-stick
Self-lubricating
Tear, wear and chemical resistant
Displays minimal hygroscopic characteristics
All rods are oven annealed
Made from copolymer acetal which reduces material voids
Unique coloring makes it easily identifiable
Material Warnings
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde, CAS 50-00-0, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Warning: This product may have sharp edges and points. Contact may result in injury. Handle with care.
Disclaimer: Interstate Plastics makes no representations about any of its products that are modified in any way after they leave its possession, nor do its representations apply when any of its products are improperly used or stored.
Each customer of Interstate Plastics bears full responsibility for making its own determination as to the suitability of each material, product, recommendation or advice provided by Interstate Plastics. Each customer of Interstate Plastics must identify and perform all tests and analyses necessary to assure that its finished parts incorporating materials from Interstate Plastics will be safe and suitable for use under end-use conditions.
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Bushings
Rollers
Sleeves
Valve seals
Gears
Thrust washers
Seals
Insulators
Cams
Date
Review
2014-12-19
Easy rod to get from Interstate Plastics and hard to find elsewhere. We appreciate the superb customer service.
2014-04-03
Great product, great service. 4/5!
2013-10-29
Thank you for selling turcite rodx! This is so hard to find and we are glad to finally have a reliable supplier we can count on.
2013-07-30
Pretty much what everyone else said, an expensive but still competitively priced product hard to find elsewhere.
2013-07-19
It aint cheap, but its a reliably good product from ip, apply it very thick and then machine it close to size. Then simply scrape it in.
2013-06-05
This is a hard material to source and track down. Interstate has a great price point and I find it easier to order online. I cant find anyone else who sells Turcite online.
2012-10-19
I was debating buying virgin Teflon for some machined bolts for my Crayford, but went with Turcite X due to as it has almost as low of friction/stiction as virgin Teflon but with much less cold flow. In addition Turcite machines well in processes such as turning, threading, milling, broaching, drilling, and boring. Go with it and talk to Bruce :)