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Sta-Lok Stainless Steel Rod Systems : Rods & Fittings

Select The Rods & Fittings to Suit Your Exact Needs.
The Standard Capacity Line of rods and fittings is Sta-Lok®'s most versatile and widely used assembly system and is designed to meet the strength requirements for a broad range of applications. All of the Standard Capacity products are manufactured from type 316 stainless steel and come in a satin finish. Items may be ordered individually or as part of a complete made-to-measure rod assembly. Be sure to see our Standard Assemblies page. Cold headed rod assemblies are also available as a special order item; call for details and prices.

Stainless Steel Rods (Standard Capacity)

Available as a standard item in
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diameters to suit UNF threads 5/16" to 1". Rods are cut to length and can be machined with both left and right-hand threads. Minimum breaking loads are based on the core diameter of the thread. Cold heading is also available as a special order item. Rods are available up to 12-feet in length. Rod Connectors are used for spans greater than 12-feet. Click on the rod photo for more details.

Sta-Lok® Rod Connectors (Standard Capacity)

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Required for rod spans greater than 12-feet in length. Rod Connectors are threaded left-hand one end and right-hand other end to ensure that the rod assembly remains secure during tensioning. They are designed to develop the full load of the rods and are available in sizes to suit UNF threads 5/16" to 1". Click on the Rod Connector photo for more details.

Sta-Lok® Tension Forks (Standard Capacity)

Our most commonly used end fitting. Available in left
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and right-hand UNF threads 5/16" to 1". Each fork comes with a conical nut (CN) and double headed clevis pin. The combination of a left-hand Tension Fork on one end of a rod assembly with a right-hand Tension Fork on the other end provides the most symmetrical design and most economical method of adjusting and tensioning rod rigging systems. See our Standard Assemblies page for information on our standard tension fork assemblies. Also click on the Tension Fork photo for more details.

Sta-Lok® Fixed Fork Ends (Standard Capacity)

Available with only right-hand UNF threads 5/16" to 1".
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Designed for assemblies that have a fixed span length or assemblies that have a turnbuckle for adjustment and tensioning. We also carry a variety of turnbuckles for use with Fixed Fork End rod assemblies. Turnbuckle styles include chrome plated open body forged bronze, slotted tubular body stainless steel and closed tubular body stainless steel. Our sales representatives can assist with assembly design and product recommendations. Fixed Fork Ends are non-stock items and are only available by special order. Click on the Fixed Fork End photo for more details.