Where to find nylon or polyacetal rods?

June 10, 2007 1:19 PM

MaterialsFilter: Where can one find nylon or polyacetal rods?

I'm looking for nylon or polyacetal (aka acetal or POM) rods, and I'm having a hard time finding them. I can't figure out if there is some automotive/construction/boating application for these, which might give me a clue for where to look. Internet searches reveal manufacturers, but I only need about 6 feet of the stuff for this application. Anyone know at what kind of store I might find this material?

posted by agent99 to grab bag (7 comments total)

(By the way, I live in New York City and have already been to Canal Plastics, where they have something that looks perfect but is neither nylon nor polyacetal but some kind of plastic that is far too brittle.)
posted by agent99 at 1:22 PM on June 10, 2007

McMater Carr has them.
posted by hydrophonic at 1:26 PM on June 10, 2007 [1 favorite]

McMaster-Carr, that it.
posted by hydrophonic at 1:26 PM on June 10, 2007

is.
posted by hydrophonic at 1:27 PM on June 10, 2007

United States Plastic has both acetal and nylon rods
posted by obedo at 3:44 PM on June 10, 2007

Small Parts, Inc. is a personal favorite.
posted by FauxScot at 4:58 PM on June 10, 2007

Aircraft Spruce: Delrin rods nylon rods

They have a more limited supply range but tend to be cheaper than the huge places like McMaster and suitable for small orders.
posted by Rhomboid at 9:55 PM on June 10, 2007