Titanium Rods

An Introduction to Premium Titanium Rods

Titanium rods, also known as titanium bars, are high-performance solid metal bars renowned for their exceptional combination of high strength, low weight, and superior corrosion resistance. Manufactured through processes like forging, rolling, or extrusion, these rods possess excellent structural integrity and mechanical properties, making them the material of choice for critical components in the most demanding industries.

From aerospace structural components to biocompatible medical implants, titanium rods provide a reliable and long-lasting solution where performance cannot be compromised. Their inherent ability to withstand harsh environments, including saltwater, acidic solutions, and extreme temperatures, ensures unparalleled durability and safety in mission-critical applications.

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Available Dimensions & Specifications

We offer a wide variety of titanium rods to meet your precise engineering needs. Our rods can be supplied with different surface finishes and cut to your required lengths.

• Diameter Range: 3.0 mm to 350 mm (0.118” to 13.78”)
• Length: Standard lengths up to 6000 mm or custom cut-to-size lengths.
• Surface Finish: Black (as-forged/rolled), Turned/Peeled (machined), or Ground/Polished.
• Tolerances: Standard and precision tolerances (e.g., h6, h7, h8) are available upon request.

Please contact our technical sales team for custom dimensions or special tolerance requirements.

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Common Titanium Rod Grades

Our inventory includes a comprehensive range of commercially pure (CP) and alloyed titanium grades. The table below highlights the most frequently requested grades and their typical applications for rod products.

Grade	Common Name(s)	Key Characteristics & Features	Typical Rod Applications
Grade 2	CP Ti Grade 2	The most common CP grade. Offers good strength, excellent corrosion resistance, weldability, and formability.	Industrial fasteners, pump shafts, valve bodies, heat exchanger components, chemical processing equipment.
Grade 4	CP Ti Grade 4	The strongest of the commercially pure grades. Offers higher strength than Grade 2 with good formability.	High-strength fasteners, airframe components, cryogenic vessels, and certain surgical hardware.
Grade 5	Ti-6Al-4V	The most widely used titanium alloy (“workhorse” alloy). Excellent strength, low weight, and good fatigue resistance.	Aerospace structural parts, engine components, landing gear, high-performance automotive parts, marine shafts.
Grade 23	Ti-6Al-4V ELI	”Extra Low Interstitial” version of Grade 5. Higher purity, enhanced ductility, and superior fracture toughness. Excellent biocompatibility.	Medical and dental implants, including hip stems, spinal fixation rods, bone plates, and screws. Surgical instruments.
Grade 7	Ti-0.2Pd	Superior corrosion resistance, especially in reducing acids and crevice corrosion environments, due to palladium addition.	Highly specialized chemical processing equipment, shafts and fixtures used in aggressive chemical production.

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Example Applications of Titanium Rods

The superior characteristics of titanium rods make them essential in a variety of high-tech and industrial fields.

Aerospace & Defense

• Airframe Components: Used for structural parts, landing gear, and fasteners where high strength and low weight are critical.
• Engine Shafts & Parts: Withstands high temperatures and stresses in jet engine and turbine components.
• Hydraulic System Tubing & Fittings: Provides a strong, corrosion-resistant, and lightweight solution for hydraulic lines.

Medical & Surgical

• Orthopedic Implants: The primary material for hip and knee joint replacements, spinal fixation rods, and bone plates due to its biocompatibility and strength.
• Dental Implants: Used for dental root implants and posts that fuse with the jawbone (osseointegration).
• Surgical Instruments: Lightweight, strong, and can be repeatedly sterilized without degradation.

Industrial & Chemical Processing

• Pump Shafts and Agitators: Its corrosion resistance prevents failure in aggressive chemical mixing and pumping applications.
• Valves and Fittings: Ensures long service life in corrosive fluid handling systems.
• Heat Exchanger Components: Resists corrosion from process fluids and cooling water, even at elevated temperatures.

Marine & Offshore

• Propeller Shafts: Offers a lightweight and completely corrosion-proof alternative to stainless steel in saltwater environments.
• Underwater Sensor Housings: Protects sensitive electronic equipment from high pressure and saltwater corrosion.
• Rigs and Fasteners: Used for subsea equipment where long-term reliability and resistance to marine corrosion are essential.

High-Performance Automotive & Motorsport

• Connecting Rods & Wrist Pins: Reduces reciprocating mass in high-performance engines, allowing for higher RPM and increased power.
• Valves & Valve Retainers: Its heat resistance and light weight improve engine efficiency and reliability.