4DXSS20003-1 [file:4DXSS20003-1.jpg] Aluminium Square Rod

Aluminium Square Rod

5 x 1000mm
£4.00
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Aluminium Square Rod

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Aluminium Square Rod

5 x 1000mm(1)
SKU: 4DXSS20003
In stock (6 available)

The ultimate lightweight structural stock: precision aluminium square rod for creating strong frameworks, rigid axles, and stable connection points.

£4.00
Features
  • Elite Strength-to-Weight Ratio: These precision-engineered aluminium square rods offer a robust, high-stability alternative to timber or plastic, providing significant structural integrity without adding unnecessary bulk to your models.
  • Superior Dimensional Stability: Unlike organic materials, this aluminium stock is corrosion-resistant and entirely warp-proof, ensuring that model chassis, trusses, and masts remain perfectly straight and rigid over time.
  • Precision Square Profile: The sharp, uniform geometry makes these rods the definitive choice for creating stable axles, square-fit connection points, and high-tolerance architectural frameworks.
  • Effortless Metal Workability: Despite its durability, the material is exceptionally easy to manipulate; it can be drilled, filed, and cut using standard hobby tools and bonded securely with specialised metal adhesives or two-part epoxies.
  • Professional Metric Gauges: Providing the necessary versatility for everything from delicate dollhouse construction to heavy-duty engineering jigs and fixtures.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Utility: An essential resource for vehicle scratch-building and scale engineering, offering a professional metallic finish that can be polished or painted to suit any project requirement.
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Description

Professional Aluminium Square Rods Precision Geometric Profiles

These high-quality aluminium square rods are an essential material for structural engineering, architectural modelling, and high-fidelity prototyping. Providing a perfect balance of rigidity and lightweight performance, these solid profiles offer clean edges and a smooth metallic finish. Available in a wide variety of dimensions, they are the definitive choice for professionals requiring stable, linear components for both functional frameworks and aesthetic metalwork.

Applications:

  • Architectural Model Making: The primary choice for representing structural beams, floor plate edges, and contemporary facade mullions. The sharp-edged rectangular profile ensures flush joints and a professional, "industrial" finish in high-end site and sectional models.
  • Prototyping & Industrial Design: Ideal for constructing bespoke mounting rails, sliding tracks, and internal chassis for product mock-ups. Its high dimensional accuracy makes it suitable for precision machining and early-stage ergonomic studies.
  • Film & TV Prop Making: A staple for building "hero" props, scientific equipment, and futuristic set pieces. The materials low mass makes it easy for actors to handle large-scale props, while the bright metallic surface responds dynamically to studio lighting.
  • Exhibition & Furniture Design: Frequently utilised in the construction of lightweight display frames, decorative edging, and furniture prototypes where a minimalist, modern aesthetic is required.

Technical Specifications:

  • Material: Technical Grade Aluminium (Typically Al Mg Si 0.5)
  • Shape: Solid Square Rod
  • Length: 1000mm
  • Dimensions: 5.0 x 5.0mm
  • Properties: Non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant, lightweight, rigid
  • Rectangular and square rods are drawn and do not have precise edges as a result

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