DST M10 Threaded Rod 1m – Zinc Plated Mild Steel

The DST M10 x 1m threaded rod is a high-strength, fully threaded fastener manufactured from mild steel and finished with a bright zinc plating for excellent corrosion resistance. Designed for professional use in air conditioning installations, suspended ceilings, structural frameworks and general building maintenance across the UK.

Key Specifications

Diameter: M10 (10mm)
Length: 1 metre (1000mm)
Material: Mild steel
Finish: Bright zinc plated (BS EN ISO 2081)
Thread: ISO metric coarse pitch (1.5mm)
Standard: Manufactured to BS 3692 tolerance
Strength Class: 4.6 (typical for mild steel threaded bar)

Features & Benefits

Full Thread Coverage – Every millimetre is threaded, allowing maximum adjustment when used with nuts, washers or channel supports.

Zinc Plating – Provides a protective barrier against rust, ideal for internal environments including HVAC plant rooms and commercial ceilings.

Precise Metric Thread – Compatible with all standard M10 nuts, couplers and drop-in anchors for straightforward installation.

Cut-to-Length Option Available – Need a different size? We can supply M10 rod in 2m or 3m lengths or cut to your requirement.

Load Capacity Calculations

This M10 threaded rod, to BS 3692 Class 4.6, has a minimum ultimate tensile strength (fub) of 400 N/mm² and yield strength (fyb) of 240 N/mm². Calculations are based on the tensile stress area (As) for threaded sections, per ISO 898-1 and EN 1993-1-8 guidelines. As = 58 mm² for M10 coarse thread.

Tensile Capacity:

Ultimate tensile load (Nult): As × fub = 58 × 400 = 23,200 N (approx. 2.37 tonnes)
Yield tensile load (Ny): As × fyb = 58 × 240 = 13,920 N (approx. 1.42 tonnes)

Shear Capacity (single plane through threads): Using EN 1993-1-8, allowable shear resistance Fv,Rd = (αv × fub / √3) / γM2 × As, where αv = 0.6 (threads in shear plane), γM2 = 1.25 (partial factor). Fv,Rd ≈ (0.6 × 400 / 1.732) / 1.25 × 58 ≈ 6,790 N (approx. 0.69 tonnes).

Suspension Applications: For vertical loads in HVAC or ceiling suspensions, use yield tensile as a conservative safe working load limit (SWL), adjusted for safety factors (e.g., 4-5:1 per UK building regs). Recommended SWL: ~2,784 N (0.28 tonnes) per rod. Always consult a structural engineer for site-specific loads, deflection, and buckling checks.

These values are indicative; actual performance depends on installation, fixings, and environmental factors.

Common Applications

Supporting ductwork and air handling units
Suspending cable trays and lighting
Fixing Unistrut-type channel systems
Bracing pipework and refrigeration lines
General construction and maintenance tasks

Why Choose This M10 Threaded Rod?

Reliable load-bearing performance and corrosion-resistant finish make this rod a staple in any engineer’s toolkit. It is stored in our UK warehouse for immediate dispatch with next-working-day delivery options available nationwide.

Product Code: DST-M10-1M

Barcode: 5060987350123