Titanium Industrial Barbell

The titanium industrial barbell is a long 14G straight bar that links two cartilage piercings across the top of the ear — the industrial (or scaffold) look, in one clean line. A ball screws onto each end, in implant-grade titanium that stays kind to healing cartilage.

It is machined from ASTM F136 titanium (grade 23) — nickel-free and cobalt-free, light and corrosion-resistant. The material piercers recommend for a fresh piercing and for sensitive skin, polished to a quiet silver shine. Prefer gold? See the gold industrial barbell.

Both balls screw off the bar, so you can clean the piece or swap an end without tools. The long bar is a single, rigid span — pick the length that matches the distance between your two piercings. To fill out the rest of the helix, pair it with a cartilage hoop.

Choosing your length

An industrial sits across two helix piercings, so length is everything. The common sizes are 32, 35 and 38 mm — 35 mm (about 1⅜″) and 38 mm (1½″) fit most ears, with 32 mm for a closer-set pair. Measure the span your piercer set, or ask them. This bar is 14G (1.6 mm), the standard industrial gauge. Our gauge and size guide explains it simply.

Frequently asked questions about the industrial barbell

• How do I pick the length? It has to match the distance between your two piercings — 35–38 mm suits most ears. If you're between sizes, ask your piercer to measure.
• Is titanium safe for a fresh industrial? Yes — implant-grade ASTM F136 titanium is nickel-free and biocompatible, the recommended choice for a new or sensitive piercing. An industrial heals slowly, so the metal matters.
• Can I swap just the balls? Yes — each ball unscrews from the bar, so you can change an end without replacing the whole barbell.