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Coolant Rods

Carbide Rods with Coolant Channels

AFC Hartmetall is known for its vast selection of premium carbide coolant rods with central, parallel, or helical channels set at a variety of angles. Our innovative, best-in-class coolant channel technology enhances the performance and life of your carbide.

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Diagram of a carbide rod with a single central coolant channel

Carbide Rods with Central Channel

1 central hole as sintered or ground - visit customer portal for more product details

Carbide Rods With Central Channel and Lateral Exits

1 central hole with 2, 3, 4, or 5 lateral exits, as sintered - visit customer portal for more product details

A diagram of a carbide rod with two parallel coolant channels

Carbide Rods with Two Parallel Cooling Channels

2 parallel holes with standard or reduced bolt circle as sintered or ground - visit customer portal for more product details

Carbide Rod diagram with two 15 degree helix coolant channels 15

Carbide Rods with Two Cooling Channels and 15° Helix

2 holes and 15° helix as sintered or ground - visit customer portal for more product details

Carbide Rod diagram for Two 20 Degree Helix Coolant Channels

Carbide Rods with Two Cooling Channels and 20° Helix

2 holes and 20° helix as sintered or ground - visit customer portal for more product details

A diagram of a carbide rod with two 30 degree helix coolant channels

Carbide Rods with Two Cooling Channels and 30° Helix

2 holes and 30° helix as sintered or ground - visit customer portal for more product details

Carbide Rod diagram with Two 40 Degree Helix Coolant Channels

Carbide Rods with Two Cooling Channels and 40° Helix

2 holes and 40° helix as sintered or ground - visit customer portal for more product details

Carbide Rods with Two Cooling Channels and >40° Helix

2 holes and >40° helix as sintered - visit customer portal for more product details

A diagram of a carbide rod with three 30 degree helix coolant channels

Carbide Rods with Three Cooling Channels and 30° Helix

3 holes and 30° helix as sintered or ground - visit customer portal for more product details

Carbide Rod diagram with Three 40 Degree Helix Coolant Channels

Carbide Rods with Three Cooling Channels and 40° Helix

3 holes and 40° helix as sintered or ground - visit customer portal for more product details

Choosing AFC Hartmetall for your coolant rods means:

One of the broadest product portfolios in the industry
Multiple coolant hole configurations – 1 to 16 channels
High-quality tungsten carbide grades for long tool life
Secure, consistent, and stable supply with competitive lead times.

Are you looking for tungsten carbide coolant rods outside of the standard range? Contact us by filling out the form below. We are happy to design the number, shape, and position of the cooling channels according to your requirements.