Bolt Length Tolerance
What is the length tolerance for a bolt?
FAQs
Welding Beveled Washers
Can I weld to your malleable beveled washers?
Contec vs. Wilson Sleeves
What is the difference between the two types of anchor sleeves that Portland Bolt stocks?
Forms of Payment
What forms of payment does Portland Bolt accept?
Pre-Order Certification Documents
Can I get a copy of the Certification documents before I place my order?
A307 Grade 36 vs F1554 Grade 36
Can the anchor bolts type ASTM F1554 grade 36 be replaced with ASTM A307 grade 36?
Small Quantity Orders at Portland Bolt
Can I buy small quantities from Portland Bolt?
Clevises and Turnbuckles at Portland Bolt
Does Portland Bolt sell clevises and turnbuckles?
How to Order Bolts
What information do I need to provide when ordering bolts or requesting a quotation to ensure that I receive the correct product?
Galvanizing High Strength Bolts
Can high strength bolts be hot-dip galvanized?
Manufacturers vs Distributors
What is the difference between a bolt manufacturer and a fastener distributor?
Fastener Substitution Liability
What are the liability issues involved in substituting one fastener grade or configuration for another?
A307 Grade A vs F1554 Grade 36
Will imported A307 grade A hex bolts meet the requirements of F1554 grade 36?
Rolled vs Cut Thread Bolts
What is the difference between a bolt with rolled threads and one with cut threads and does a fastener with a reduced body and rolled threads meet ASTM specifications?
Headed Bolts vs Rod with a Nut
Can a threaded rod with a welded nut be substituted for a bolt with a forged head?
F1554 Grade 36 All Thread Rod
Does commercially available mild steel all thread rod meet ASTM F1554 grade 36?
Large Diameter SAE Bolts
Are SAE Grade 2, 5, and 8 bolts available in diameters over 1½”?
Calculating Yield & Tensile Strength
How do I determine the yield and tensile strength of a specific diameter of bolt?
High Strength vs Standard Nuts
Can an A563 Grade DH high strength heavy hex nut be substituted for a lower strength A563 Grade A hex nut?
Installing Timber Connectors
Can I install a Split Ring without using a Grooving Tool or a Shear Plate without using the Dapping Tool?
Roll Threading Dimensional Requirements
What specification covers dimensional requirements for roll threaded hex bolts and square head bolts?