Anthony Porreco

1045 Steel for F1554 Grade 55

Can SAE 1045 round bar be used to manufacture F1554 Grade 55 anchor bolt?

What is the difference between ASTM A320 L7 and ASTM A320 L43?

Do Bolts with Rolled Threads have a Full Body Diameter or a Reduced Body Diameter?

What are the business hours at Portland Bolt?

Is there a “structural grade” for fasteners?

Are F1554 Grade 55 anchor bolts always weldable?

How much coupling nut thread engagement is required to achieve the strength of the rod?

Do headed F1554 anchor bolts have a standard hex head or a heavy hex head?

Does the ASTM Require a Rotational Capacity Test for A490 Structural Bolts?

Are torque specifications or values available for lag screws?

How do I determine the yield and tensile strength of a specific diameter of bolt?

Can I install a Split Ring without using a Grooving Tool or a Shear Plate without using the Dapping Tool?

Are washers required to be used with an A325 or A490 structural bolt?

Can Portland Bolt manufacture a 1″ x 6″ fully threaded A325 heavy hex structural bolt?

Is it acceptable practice to alter a bolt’s length in the field if it is too long?

Can a bolt be reused? If so, what grades and in what scenarios?