FAQs
A320 Grade L7 vs. A320 Grade L7M
What is the difference between ASTM A320 Grade L7 and A320 Grade L7M?
DFARS Compliance
What is DFARS compliant?
Snug Tight
What would you regard as snug tight?
Thread Angle
What is the thread angle degree requirement for threaded rods?
Unthreaded Shank
What do you call the unthreaded shank of a bolt?
A193 Grade B8 Class 2 Nut Requirement
Do A193 Grade B8 Class 2 bolts require a class 2 nut?
ASTM A193 vs ASTM F593
What are the differences between F593 and A193 stainless steel headed bolts?
Wet Storage Stains
What is a wet storage stain?
Engineers on Staff
Does Portland Bolt have any engineers on staff to help design my project?
Hex vs. Heavy Hex Jam Nuts
What is the difference between hex and heavy hex jam nuts?
Large Diameter A563-A Hex Nuts
Are A563 Grade A standard hex nuts available larger than 1½” diameter?
Large Diameter ASTM F1554
Can F1554 Grade 105 Anchor Bolts Be Made Above 3” Diameter?
Certified Mill Test Reports
What is a “CMTR”?