2015 March Madness Bracket Challenge
Will Cinderella be dancing this year, or will we see the perennial powers like Kentucky, Duke, and North Carolina return to the Final Four? Will you last deep into our 8th annual March Madness competition, or will your bracket be busted after the opening round? If you think you know college basketball, or even if you don’t, fill out a bracket and participate in our free March Madness Bracket Challenge for a chance to win a $150.00 Amazon.com gift card, an engraved championship trophy, and a Portland Bolt logo basketball.
Video: Roll Threading
The fastest and most cost-efficient way to form threads!
Portland Bolt uses Waterbury Farrel flat die roll threaders to form threads on construction fasteners. See how it’s done and learn why this threading method is the most efficient way to thread bolts.
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FAQ: Marking Requirements
What are the product marking requirements for bolts?
Curious as to the types of markings required to identify the grade and/or manufacturer of a construction fastener? You’re in luck! Gary Rusynyk has outlined the requirements for permanent grade symbols, manufacturer’s identifiers, and color coding required for various grades and types of bolts.
Project: Port of Houston
Houston, Texas
Portland Bolt recently manufactured 1,600 hot-dip galvanized, slotted timber bolts for the rehabilitation of Wharf 20 at the Port of Houston. Our ability to hot-forge headed bolts and galvanize them in-house makes us an ideal source for marine constructionfasteners.
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