G90 vs F2329 (A153)
How is G90 galvanized steel different from F2329 (or A153) hot dip galvanized steel?
FAQs
Fully Threaded A490s
Can ASTM A490 heavy hex structural bolts be fully threaded?
ANSI B18.2.1
What is ANSI B18.2.1?
F1554 Head Stamping
Does ASTM F1554 require headed anchor bolts to be stamped on the head with the fastener’s grade symbol and manufacturer’s logo?
Proof vs. Yield Strength
What is proof strength of a bolt and how it is different from yield strength?
Nut Grade Mark Visibility
Does it matter if we install nuts on A325s and A490s with the manufacturer’s ID and grade mark showing, or can they be installed either way?
Weathering Steel
Do A325-3 and A490-3 bolts rust?
Cargo Containers
Does Portland Bolt load containers?
Tap Bolt vs Cap Screw
What is the difference between a tap bolt and a cap screw?
A320 Head Requirements
Does A320 require bolts or cap screws to have heavy hex heads?
High Strength Headed Bolts
Can I get Grade 8 heavy hex anchor bolts?
Rod with Nut vs Headed Bolt
Can I substitute a rod with a nut for a headed bolt?
Headed or Bent Anchor Bolts
Is it better to use a headed anchor bolt or a L-bolt?
External Thread Summary
What is the meaning of thread pitch, major diameter, minor diameter, crest, root, flanks, angle, and run-out in the context of external thread?
Large Diameter Bolt Increments
Is 2-3/8″ diameter rod stocked, or should we stick to 1/4″ increments at those sizes?
Lock Washer Strengths
Are lock washers available in different strengths and what ASTM specification(s) cover them?
Conflict Mineral List Compliance
Is Portland Bolt in compliance with the Conflict Mineral List?
Anchor Sleeves and Pull Out Strength
I am an engineer and I am calculating the strength of an anchor bolt for a job that I am designing. I want to use plastic sleeves on many of the anchor bolts on my project, but I don’t know how these sleeves affect the pull out strength of the anchor bolts. Is there any information on the subject?
Odd Plastic Anchor Sleeve Diameters
Can plastic anchor sleeves be used with metric diameter anchor bolts or less-common diameters such as 1-1/8” or 1-3/8”?
Custom Plastic Anchor Sleeves
My drawing is showing a plastic anchor sleeve that is much longer than the standard sizes that you show on your website. Is it possible to get a custom plastic sleeve that is made per my job’s requirements?
A490 Anchor Bolts
Are ASTM A490 anchor bolts available?