1/4″ OD (.25″) Fiberglass Round Solid Rod, White or Black
Our 1/4″ OD fiberglass rod is made by the pultrusion process. Fiberglass unidirectional roving (for maximum strength), pulled via hydraulics through a bath of resin and pigment. Heated and cured.Our stock lengths are the perfect sizes to ship via standard parcel carriers like FedEx and Post. 8 foot long lengths fit under the oversize 3 shipping mark. Oversize 3 goods (anything over 96.02 inches) will all ship at freight rates which start at $120 and rise from there making our lengths of tube perfect for prototyping, hobbyist, etc…
This listing contains all of the product offerings for the 1/4″ OD Round Solid Rod including: RSR-14-05, RSR-14-2, RSR-14-4, and RSR-14-8
Round Solid Rod Typical Properties
MGS Fiberglass Sizes that sleeve 1/4″ OD Round Solid Rod:
1/2 inch OD Round Hollow Tube fits over our 1/4 inch OD Round Solid Rod (full length sleevable)
Attachments that fit-on, clamp-on, couple, etc…
The 1/4 inch Aluminum Ferrules fit on the end of the 1/4 inch OD Round Solid Rod and 1/4 inch OD Round Hollow Tubes and allows the connecting of two rods or tubes
The 1/4 inch Tube and Rod Storage Clip accepts our 1/4 inch Solid and holds it with a snug grasp. Multiple may be needed for long items.
The 1/4 inch Vinyl End Cap fits on the end of the 1/4 inch OD Round Solid Rod.
The 1/4 inch White Vinyl End Cap – Food Grade fits on the end of the 1/4 inch OD Round Solid Rod.
Most Popular Uses:
- Agricultural Nursery Stakes
- Fabric Inserts
- Foam Weaponry Cores
- Drapery Rods
- Fabric Supports
- Flag Poles
- Tent poles
Fiberglass Tube and Rod Price List:
Round Solid Rod Sleeving and Reinforcement
Round Solid Rod Sample Pack
This Round Solid Rod is available in a Round Solid Rod Sample Pack for easier product evaluation. Easily acquire a 6 inch or 2 foot long piece of each size of Round Fiberglass Tube.
Please note: The sleeving and reinforcement guide below is for Max-Gain Systems’ proprietary line of tube and rod only. All sizes are “nominal” and allow a few thousandths for sleeving purposes.
These same stated sizes of tube and rod from other manufacturers probably will NOT mate with our line!
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Fiberglass Information and Resources
JOINING / CONNECTING
Joining and connecting tubes and rods together through many different methods. Find out which method works for you!
CUTTING / DRILLING
Information on cutting and drilling fiberglass tube and rods. Including which tools work best!
BONDING / ADHESIVES
Information on bonding fiberglass shapes together thru chemical adhesion. Including what NOT to use!
PAINTING / COATING
Information on painting fiberglass tube and rods. Best practices and tips on how to make it less visible.
QUAD SPREADERS
We offer telescoping, Quad Spreaders with usable lengths up to a total of 26 feet! Telescoping Quad Spreaders are discounted from individual piece prices! See our Quad Spreader Information Sheet for details.
QUANTITY DISCOUNTS
Buying ten or more quantity of one size of fiberglass qualifies for a 10% quantity discount on that item. Fifty or more, of one size, qualifies for 15%, and one hundred or more 20%.
WHOLESALE PRICING
If you are a reseller or manufacturer, you may qualify for our factory-direct, wholesale/O.E.M. pricing! SUBSTANTIAL savings are possible with increasing volume, and our customer service is unsurpassed. Email us for quantity pricing.
CONSTRUCTION ADVICE
Available free by telephone. For almost unlimited life, we highly recommend that any fiberglass – even ours which is UV-stabilized – be painted. A sprayed primer coat and flat-black top coat, works best. (See our Max-Tips Info Sheet for details.)
About Max-Gain Systems, Inc.
Max-Gain Systems, Inc. carries a full line of in-series, between series, right angle, T-shaped, quick connect, handie-talkie (BLACK), pigtails (coaxial jumpers), etc… RF adapters. Our RF adapter lines are constantly expanding. We keep our RF connector and adapter lines in stock. We ship both retail and wholesale quantities. To become a dealer / wholesale user, contact us with your potential usage.
Max-Gain Systems, Inc. is the number one supplier of fiberglass round hollow tube, square tube and round solid rod to the antenna manufacturing industry. We produce millions of feet a year for hundreds of different industries. Including but not limited to: marine / boating, aeronautical, agriculture, construction, emergency services, etc…. We have the unique ability to sell one piece or even a semi-truck full. Feel free to prototype using our fiberglass tube and rod then contact us for a quote on a production run. At production run quantities we can cut to your desired lengths at no additional charge. We can also perform several different fabrications (example: drilling holes in precise locations along a tube) to ensure your delivered material is ready for assembly. We have several accessory items designed for our fiberglass including but not limited to: couplers, telescoping clamps, ferrules, etc…
RSR-14-05, RSR-14-2, RSR-14-4, RSR-14-8, RSR-14-05B, RSR-14-2B, RSR-14-4B, RSR-14-8B, RSR-14-05W, RSR-14-2W, RSR-14-4W, and RSR-14-8W
