Different Types Of Bolts

By Author: Exotic Bolts
Total Articles: 2
Comment this article

Bolts are made up of different materials like metal (iron or steel), wood and some are even made up of plastic and are used in different industries such as agricultural, construction, mining, marine and transport industry. As several types of bolts are available in the market, it becomes difficult to choose which one is best for our business project. Here we discuss some of the common types of bolts or fasteners with their usage that will help you in choosing best one for your project:

• Hex Bolts: It is the commonly used fastener around the world due to its shape which provides universal application. Due to its shape of hexagon, it is known as hex bolts and is made up from variety of steel grades and comprised of threaded shaft with 6 sided head. Generally this type of bolts is used in construction process and custom auto applications. With the use of tools like wrench, these bolts are easily removed or attached.

• Holding down bolts: These bolts are available in three categories such as rods, cage bolts and plate bolts. Generally they are used with washers and nuts to fix the item in place and are commonly ...
... used in structural steel applications.

• Eye Bolts: As its name suggest, it is in circular shape and there is a hole within it through which it can hold a piece of chain or wire easily. These bolts are typically used for hanging heavy fixtures like structure such as lighted ceiling units.

• Hook Bolts: These are convenient to hook an item or to provide a stable anchor for heavy weight objects. Several shapes and sizes of hook bolts are easily available in the market.

• Carriage Bolts: These bolts have flat surface with smooth and rounded head which when tightened lock the head in place. Once used they are difficult to remove even from tools and that’s why they are used for permanent seal.

• Starter Bars: These are typically straight and long bolts and used in concrete structures. To safely tie onto another section, these are set into wet concrete blocks.

• U Bolts: Its shape is like ‘U’ and comes with rectangular bend. For constraining pipes, these are primarily used as U bolts that supports pipe are also available.

• Lag Bolts: These are specialized with wood usage as its tips are pointed just like a screw and hence these are used for wood applications to connect with another wood material.

• Elevator Bolts: These bolts are similar to hanger bolts and widely used in conveyor system.

After reading above types of bolts, you can easily make your choice according to your project needs and for this you just need to contact a professional manufacturer of bolts that will provide you best quality products.

Exotic Bolts, a name for reliable and trusted firm specializes in quality stainless steel bolts manufacturers mainly deals in Inconel Bolts and super duplex bolts. Company is expertise in Logistics and Transportation facilities since into existence with Special Fasteners.