1/2″ OD Fiberglass Round Solid Rod

$1.82$10.29

Pultruded Fiberglass Rod

Nominal Dimensions
Outer Diameter: 1/2″ (0.5 in / 12.7 mm)
Color: Black, White

Length: Choose the length of the rod

Color: Choose the color of the rod

1/2″ OD Fiberglass Round Solid Rod, White or Black

Our 1/2″ 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 and rod perfect for prototyping, hobbyist, etc…

This listing contains all of the product offerings for the 1/2″ OD Round Solid Rod including: RSR-12-05, RSR-12-2, RSR-12-4, and RSR-12-8

Round Solid Rod Typical Properties

Fiberglass Solid Rod Technical Properties - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.
Round Solid Rod Properties

Product
Drawing

RSR-12-Structural FRP Fiberglass Rod Drawing PDF - Max-Gain Systems Inc
Product Drawing

Round Solid Rod Safety Datasheet

Material Safety Datasheet - Fiberglass Preformed Shapes - Max-Gain Systems Inc - www.mgs4u.com PDF
Round Solid Rod Safety Datasheet

MGS Fiberglass Sizes that sleeve 1/2″ OD Round Solid Rod:

RT-1-QTR 1 inch OD x .25 WALL Round Hollow Tube sleeving RT-12 0.5 inch OD Round Solid Rod 800x800 - Max-Gain Systems Inc
1 inch OD x 1/4 inch WALL Round Hollow Tube fits over our 1/2 inch OD Round Solid Rod (full length sleevable)

RT-34 .75 inch Round Hollow Tube sleeving RSR-12 .5 inch OD Round Solid Rod diagram - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.
3/4 inch OD Round Hollow Tube fits over our 1/2 inch OD Round Solid Rod (full length sleevable)

Attachments that fit-on, fit-in, clamp-on, couple, etc…

FER-ALUM-12 1/2 inch Aluminum Ferrule - Max-Gain Systems Inc.

The 1/2 inch Aluminum Ferrules fit on the end of the 1/2 inch OD Round Solid Rod and 1/2 inch OD Round Tube and allows the connecting of two tubes or rods

T-Grip .75 inch Tube and Rod MGS-TGRIP-01 300x300 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.
The 1/2 inch T-Grip has an open end to fit on 1/2 inch OD Round Solid Rod

0.5 inch Stainless Steel Tips MGS-SSTIP-00 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.
The 1/2 inch Stainless Steel Hard Soil Tip has an open end to fit on 1/2 inch OD Round Solid Rod

CLP-00 300x300 .5 inch Round Tube and Rod Storage Clip - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.
The 1/2 inch Tube and Rod Storage Clip accepts our 1/2 inch Solid and holds it with a snug grasp. Multiple may be needed for long items.

Vinyl End Caps 800x800 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.The 1/2 inch Vinyl End Cap fits on the end of the 1/2 inch OD Round Solid Rod.

White Vinyl End Caps - Food Grade 0.5 IDThe 1/2 inch White Vinyl End Cap – Food Grade fits on the end of the 1/2 inch OD Round Solid Rod.

Vinyl Handle Grips 800x800 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.The 1/2 inch Vinyl Handle Grip fits on the end of the 1/2 inch OD Round Solid Rod.

Most Popular Uses:

  • Agricultural Nursery Stakes
  • Shallow Water (Personal Craft i.e. Paddle Board) Anchor
  • Foam Weaponry
  • Drapery Rods
  • Fabric Supports
  • Flag Poles

Fiberglass Tube and Rod Price List:

Fiberglass Tube and Rod Price List1 - Max-Gain Systems Inc

Fiberglass TUBE & ROD

Round Solid Rod Sleeving and Reinforcement

Sleeving and Reinforcement Guide Round Tube and Rod 800x800 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.

Round Solid Rod Sample Pack

RSR-SPL 250x250 Round Solid Rod Sample Pack - MAx-Gain Systems, Inc.

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!

Round Solid Rod
Rod Size
Accepted Outside Sizes / Sleeves Into
no direct sizes
no direct sizes
no direct sizes
no direct sizes
no direct sizes
no direct sizes
no direct sizes

Fiberglass Information and Resources

JOINING / CONNECTING

Fiberglass Joining 250x250 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.

Joining and connecting tubes and rods together through many different methods. Find out which method works for you!

CUTTING / DRILLING

FG Circular Saw Raw 250x250 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.

Information on cutting and drilling fiberglass tube and rods. Including which tools work best!

BONDING / ADHESIVES

Bonding & Adhesives 250x250 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.

Information on bonding fiberglass shapes together thru chemical adhesion. Including what NOT to use!

PAINTING / COATING

Painting Fiberglass with Rustoleum Spray 250x250 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.

Information on painting fiberglass tube and rods. Best practices and tips on how to make it less visible.

QUAD SPREADERS

Fiberglass Quad Spreaders and other sleeved fiberglass 250x250 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.

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

Quantity discounts on fiberglass preformed shapes 250x250 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.

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

Manufacturing pultruded fiberglass tube and rod 250x250 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.

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

Drilling3 grayscale 250x250 - Max-Gain Systems, Inc.
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.)

Certificates of Compliance

RoHS DECLARATION

Certificate of Compliance - RoHS Declaration - Max-Gain Systems Inc - www.mgs4u.com PDF
RoHS Declaration

EU REACH
SVHC

Certificate of Compliance - EU REACH SVHC - Max-Gain Systems Inc - www.mgs4u.com PDF
EU REACH SVHC

CALIFORNIA
PROP 65

Certificate of Compliance - California Proposition 65 - Max-Gain Systems Inc - www.mgs4u.com PDF
California Prop 65

CONFLICT MINERALS

Certificate of Compliance - Conflict Minerals - Max-Gain Systems Inc - www.mgs4u.com PDF
Conflict Minerals

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-12-05, RSR-12-2, RSR-12-4, RSR-12-8, RSR-12-05B, RSR-12-2B, RSR-12-4B, RSR-12-8B, RSR-12-05W, RSR-12-2W, RSR-12-4W, and RSR-12-8W

Additional information

Shipping Weight N/A
Shipping Dimensions N/A
Outer Diameter

1/2" OD (.5 in) | 12.7 mm

Weight per Linear Foot (lb/ft)

0.166

Length

6 in, 23.25 in, 46.5 in, 93 in

Color

Black, White

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