Malcom Co., Inc. (Distributor of LEISTER Hot Air Tools)
Tiverton, RI 02878
Dec 19, 2006 Suited for use in plastic repair, Malcom Plastic Welding Rod comes in materials such as PVC, PP, PE, PC, LDPE, HDPE, and ABS in various colors. It is offered in 1/8, 5/32, and 3/16 in. OD round sizes, ¼ in. triangle version, and flat shapes from ¼-¾ wide. It is supplied, standard, as 17 in. lengths in 1 lb bundles, which equal 120 ft of rod or 35 ft of profile. Material can also be supplied in 48 in. lengths and on coils with custom color matching.

Hitachi Power Tools
Norcross, GA 30093
Nov 15, 2006 Extending reach of rotary hammer or hammer drill by 12-43 in., Power Reach allows user to drill overhead, down into water, or through 6 ft slab of concrete. Three-piece system consists of adapter, extension rod, and any SDS Max bit. It quickly connects to adapt to different applications, and eliminates any loss of power normally experienced with other extension systems.

Parker Hannifin Corp.
Oxford, MI 48371
Jul 19, 2006 Offering alternative to glass, stainless steel, and other metals, TexFluor(TM) PEEK(TM) Beading is USP Class VI compliant and can repeatedly withstand sterilization with E-Beam/Gamma, ETO, or Steam Autoclave. It is available in sizes from .005 in. ID, with tolerances of ±.0005 in., up to .250 in. ID with tolerances of .005 in. Extruded in clean room manufacturing facility, beading offers abrasion resistance and max service temperature of 500°F.

Meller Optics, Inc.
Providence, RI 02940
Jun 27, 2006 Optical quality Sapphire Tubes and Rods are offered as-grown or can be fabricated with all surfaces polished to uniform and clear finish per MIL-PRF-13830. Available in 1/8-2 in. dia sizes up to 500 mm long with .020 in. wall, tubes incorporate 80-50 scratch-dig ID finish and 60-40 scratch-dig OD. Sapphire Rods are offered in sizes from .080-1 in. dia up to 800 mm long. All products are chemically inert, making them suited for optical, medical, and wear applications.

Cooper B-Line
Highland, IL 62249-1331
Oct 21, 2004 Hot Rodsâ„¢ feature 12 in. lengths of all-threaded rod completely assembled with rod coupling and locking hex nut on one end, and channel nut, square washer, and locking hex nut on other end. User attaches Hot Rods to pre-cut channel supports/trapezes and connects them to desired ATR lengths for completed trapeze support that is adjustable for setting elevations. Hot Rods come in ¼, 3/8, ½, and 5/8 in. rod diameters, and all parts are electrozinc plated.

Gehr Plastics, Inc.
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
Aug 06, 2002 ECTFE (Ethylene-Chlortriflurethylene/HALAR) rods exhibit hardness and creep resistance to wear and tear comparable to PA at room temperature. Permeation resistance to oxygen, carbon dioxide, chlorine gas, and hydrochlorid acid is rated 10 to 100 times better than PTFE. UV rays have no negative influence on properties. Rods are available in sizes ranging from 25.4 to 127 mm with lengths available from 2.440 to 1.220 mm, respectively.