How to find the right Lead Rods AI guide
Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.
What the AI looks for in Lead Rods
- Purity
- Look for a stated percentage. Soft lead is 99.9% or better, and alloyed rod should list its antimony content. Pure rod bends and peens easily for weights and plugs, while alloyed rod is stiffer.
- Diameter and tolerance
- Check the stated diameter against what you are fitting, such as a bore, mould or tube, and whether it is extruded or cast. Extruded rod is consistent. Cast rod can vary and have voids.
- Length and cut
- Confirm the length per piece and whether ends are square-cut. Lead is easy to cut but hard to cut cleanly, so buying near final length saves work.
Brands that matter
- Rotometals: Lists lead compositions clearly; check whether rod stock is currently offered.
What to avoid
- Listings with no stated purity or alloy.
- Hollow lead 'rod' or wire sold as solid stock.