Value Collection 36688 Threaded Rod 1/4-20 6 Ft Steel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 36688 is a 1/4-20 threaded rod cut to 6 feet in length, manufactured from low-carbon steel with a yellow zinc finish for corrosion resistance. This fully threaded rod features a right-hand, Unified National Coarse (UNC) thread form throughout its entire length. It is used in mechanical fastening, hanging, and support applications across plumbing, HVAC, and electrical installation work. Licensed tradespeople and contractors rely on threaded rod to suspend pipe hangers, conduit strut, duct supports, and equipment mounting hardware from structural members.

This rod is suited for light-to-medium duty suspended support systems in residential and commercial construction. Typical applications include threaded hanger rod for pipe straps, beam clamps, and all-thread assemblies used in mechanical and electrical rough-in work. The yellow zinc coating provides a basic level of corrosion protection appropriate for interior and dry-to-mildly-humid environments. The 1/4-20 thread size accepts standard hex nuts, coupling nuts, and threaded inserts with matching UNC threading.

Key Features

• 1/4-20 UNC right-hand thread runs the full 6-foot length
• Low-carbon steel construction provides reliable tensile strength for light-duty hanging applications
• Yellow zinc finish offers corrosion resistance for interior installations
• Standard UNC thread form is compatible with widely available nuts, couplers, and fastening hardware
• Full-length threading allows field cutting to any required length

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 1/4-20 UNC threaded rod for use with matching hex nuts, coupling nuts, and threaded rod hangers in mechanical, plumbing, and electrical support installations.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, or electricians during rough-in. Rod can be cut to length using a hacksaw or reciprocating saw with a metal-cutting blade; deburr the cut end before threading on hardware. Follow applicable codes including IPC, IMC, and NEC for hanger spacing and load ratings based on pipe or conduit size. Always verify that the structural anchor point is rated for the intended load before suspending any system.