7 in. Optical Support Rod, Rack, 1.5 in. Diameter, 1/4-20 Thread

The 71 Short Rod has the sturdiness suitable for the majority of general laboratory applications. Made of steel, it has a 1.5 inch (38.1 mm) diameter and is 7 inch (178 mm) tall with a nylon gear rack set into the rod for rack-and-pinion control over component elevation. Steel provides much greater dynamic rigidity than aluminum due to its almost order-of-magnitude greater material loss factor. This means this rod has a high resonant frequency and correspondingly low vibration amplitude required for optical laboratory use. Also, with its inherently greater stiffness and strength, it supports larger loads with greater stability. Steel construction has other advantages; steel has half the thermal expansion coefficient of aluminum and a higher heat capacity so thermal stability is enhanced. 1/4-20 thread.