1. What is a hexagon bolt?
Hex bolts are hexagonal head fasteners with machine threads. They are commonly used for machinery and construction projects, both residential and commercial. It has a history of more than 100 years since its birth. Hex bolts are popular because of their sturdy structure. It is very suitable for applications with relatively large locking forces. So its shape will be larger than ordinary threaded fasteners.
2. What are the main manufacturing materials?
Hex bolts are generally made of high-quality materials such as alloy steel and stainless steel.
3. How many performance grades are there generally?
Hex bolt performance grades are 3.6, 4.6, 4.8, 5.6, 6.8, 8.8, 9.8, 10.9, 12.9 etc.
4. What are the main specifications?
The inch hex bolt thread specifications are commonly used between M4 to M14. The bolt length refers to the length of the screw except for the hexagonal shape. The size is generally in the range of 10mm to 150mm.
5. What are the components of hexagonal bolts in general use?
Hex bolts are usually with the hexagon nuts with the same specifications, flat washers and spring washers form a complete locking mechanism, they can also be used alone in components with pre-machined threaded holes.
6. What is a fully threaded / half thread hexagon bolt?
The rod of the hex bolts are generally with all threaded or only partly threaded. In actual use, you can generally choose according to the old one you replace, or according to the thickness of the lock to ensure that part of the thread is in the lock hole.