Industrial Barbells: Essential Guide to Ear Piercing Jewelry

An industrial barbell is a regular piercing barbell with measurements perfect for industrial piercings. Most ear piercings have a wire thickness of 1.2 mm, but industrial barbells typically measure 1.6 mm. Standard piercing barbells are usually up to 16 mm long. However industrial barbells are longer, as they need to connect two different piercings across the ear.

Industrial bars usually measure 38 mm in length. However, no two ears are identical, so industrial barbells come in different lengths.

What types of industrial barbells are there?

Industrial barbells are a lot of fun. They are often adorned with unique decorations, come in different shapes, and are available in various colors.

If you find it difficult to fit an industrial barbell into your ear correctly, you could consider using a PTFE bar with a 1.6 mm thread thickness. You can buy it separately and cut it to the exact length you require. All you need is a metal ball to shape a thread in the plastic rod.

Another great option for industrial bars is to decorate a barbell that fits your industrial piercing with loose balls.