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The Hollo-Bolt and Lindibolt eliminate the need
for conventional through-bolting or welding of
structural hollow section (SHS) or any steel
structure where access is only available from
one side.
In the late 1940s, Lindapter revolutionised blind
connections with the development of the original
Lindibolt, for situations where access to both sides
of the steel was restricted. Following the
introduction and wide acceptance of SHS, the
Hollo-Bolt was invented to suit virtually any type
of hollow section, including square, rectangular,
circular and oval profiles. As with all Lindapter
products, the R&D department has continued to
develop the range with the rapid expansion in
diameters, lengths, finishes, and head types.
Following comprehensive testing, The Steel
Construction Institute (SCI) and British
Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA)
recognise the Hollo-Bolt as a primary structural
connection, in the design guide Joints in Steel
Construction Simple Connections.
The Hollo-Bolt has CE Mark Certification, and is
also approved by the Deutsches Institut fr
Bautechnik and TV NORD.
Both the Lindibolt and Hollo-Bolt enable fast and
safe construction and can be swiftly installed by
simply inserting the product into pre-drilled holes,
then tightening to the recommended torque using
hand tools.
Typical Hollo-Bolt applications include:
Primary Connections
Secondary Connections
Bridges
Cladding
Balconies
Towers and masts
Staircases and handrails
Glazing and roofs

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Type HB - Hollo-Bolt

Type HB - Hollo-Bolt
Steel, bright zinc plated plus JS 500
Steel, hot dip galvanised
Stainless Steel Grade 316
Collar
Rubber Washer
Sleeve
Cone
Bolt

Suitable for hollow sections, tubes and where access is available from
one side only. For high corrosion protection the Hollo-Bolt comes with
additional JS500 protection as standard or hot dip galvanised.
Sizes M16 and M20 have a patented collapse mechanism for
optimised clamping force.
Awarded the Design Councils Millennium Product status for
innovation in the year 2000.

Hollo-Bolt: M8, M10, M12

H

Installation Hollo-Bolt

Hollo-Bolt: M16, M20

1. Align pre-drilled fixture

and steelwork. Insert
Hollo-Bolt through
fixture and steelwork.

Rubber Washer

Across Flats

A/F

Rubber Washer
compressed /
increased
clamping force

2. Grip the Hollo-Bolt

collar with an open
ended spanner.

3. Using a torque
wrench, tighten the
central bolt to the
recommended torque.

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Type HB - Hollo-Bolt

Type HB - Hollo-Bolt
Product
Code

HB08-1

Bolt

M8x50

Clamping
Thickness
W
mm

Outer
Ply1)
min t
mm

3 - 22

Sleeve
Length Outer
L
d

Collar
Height
H
D
A/F
d
mm mm

TighteningTorque
Nm

Safe Working Loads2)

(5:1 Factor of Safety)
Tensile Single Shear
kN
kN

30

HB08-2

M8x70

22 - 41

49

HB08-3

M8x90

41 - 60

68

HB10-1

M10x55

3 - 22

30

HB10-2

M10x70

22 - 41

48

HB10-3

M10x90

41 - 60

67

HB12-1

M12x60

3 - 25

35

HB12-2

M12x80

25 - 47

57

HB12-3

M12x100

47 - 69

79

HB16-1

M16x75

12 - 29

41.5

HB16-2

M16x100

29 - 50

63

HB16-3

M16x120

50 - 71

84
50

HB20-1

M20x90

12 - 34

HB20-2

M20x120

34 - 60

76

HB20-3

M20x150

60 - 86

102

13.75

22

19

23

4.0

5.0

17.75

29

24

45

8.5

10.0

19.75

32

30

80

10.5

15.0

25.75

38

36

190

21.0

30.0

32.75

10

51

46

300

35.0

40.0

Order example: HB08-1 BZP plus JS 500

1) Type HB (HB16 and HB20 only) require the thickness of the outer ply (min t) to be at least 8mm. If necessary, spacer
washers should be used beneath the collar to increase the thickness to 8mm.
2) The Hollo-Bolt can be used on a wide variety of steel hollow shape sections; safe working loads shown are based on use
in S275 structural hollow section. The safe working loads, in both tension and shear, are applicable to the Hollo-Bolt only.
Failure of the section, particularly on those with thin walls and a wide chord face, could occur at a lower figure and its
strength should be checked by a qualified structural engineer.

Joints in Steel Construction - Simple Connections

The tables above and on the opposite page state the safe working loads with a 5:1
factor of safety and should be used for secondary applications. For primary design,
please consult the guide Joints in Steel Construction - Simple Connections.
The guide provides design guidance for the use of Hollo-Bolt and gives essential information
for structural steelwork connections for use in buildings designed by the Simple Method i.e.
braced frames where connections carry mainly shear and axial loads only.
To obtain further details on the Simple Connections guide please contact:
The Steel Construction Institute
Tel: +44 (0) 1344 636 525
Fax: +44 (0) 1344 636 570
www.steel-sci.org

Published by
SCI/BCSA Connections Group.
Publication Number: P212
ISBN 1 85942 072 9
Lindapter is a member of SCI
and BCSA

For Eurocode design please refer to page 44.

Bolt Diameter, Hole and Edge distances for all

variants of Type HB excluding Flush Fit
For Flush Fit figures see page 43.
Clearance
Type

42

Hole

Hole Distances

Edge Distances

d1

min A

min B

mm

mm

mm

mm

HB08

14 (+1.0 / -0.2)

35

13

B + C > 17.5

HB10

18 (+1.0 / -0.2)

40

15

B + C > 22.5

HB12

20 (+1.0 / -0.2)

50

18

B + C > 25.0

HB16

26 (+2.0 / -0.2)

55

20

B + C > 32.5

HB20

33 (+2.0 / -0.2)

70

25

B + C > 33.0

min t

B+C

d1

d1

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Type HBFF - Hollo-Bolt Flush Fit

Type HBFF - Hollo-Bolt Flush Fit

Steel, bright zinc plated plus JS 500
Steel, sheraplex
Stainless Steel Grade 316

Registered in the European Community under the

Design Numbers: 000797147-0001, 000797147-0002,
000797147-0003, 000797147-0004

Sleeve
H
W

Cone

Installation Nut
A/F

The latest Hollo-Bolt creates immense opportunity for architectural

design as the bolt is concealed within the steel with no protruding bolt
head or collar. Installation is fast and simple using Lindapter's innovative
installation nut (one included per box) allowing the Flush Fit to be
min t
installed without the requirement of specialist skills or equipment.
Product
Code

Counter
Sunk
Bolt

Clamping
Thickness

Outer
Ply

Sleeve
Overall
Length Outer
(inc. collar)
L
d
mm
mm
35

HBFF08-1

mm
M8x50

W
mm
10 - 27

min t
mm
8

HBFF08-2

M8x70

27 - 45

HBFF08-3

M8x90

45 - 64

HBFF10-1

M10x50

12 - 27

HBFF10-2

M10x70

27 - 45

54

HBFF10-3

M10x90

45 - 64

73

HBFF12-1

M12x55

12 - 30

HBFF12-2

M12x80

30 - 52

64

HBFF12-3

M12x100

52 -74

86

54

Collar
Height

Safe Working Loads1)

(5:1 Factor of Safety)
Tensile
Single
Shear

Installation
Tool
A/F

Tightening
Torque

mm

Nm

kN

kN

H
D
mm mm

13.75

24

19

23

4.0

5.0

17.75

30

24

45

8.5

10.0

19.75

33

30

80

10.5

15.0

73
10

36

10

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Order example: HBFF08-1 BZP plus JS 500 without / with ____ installation nut(s)
1) The Hollo-Bolt can be used on a wide variety of steel hollow shape sections; safe working loads shown are based on use in S275
structural hollow section. The safe working loads, in both tension and shear, are applicable to the Hollo-Bolt only. Failure of the
section, particularly on those with thin walls and a wide chord face, could occur at a lower figure and its strength should be
checked by a qualified structural engineer.

Bolt Diameter, Hole and Edge Distances Type HBFF

Clearance
Type

Hole

Countersunk

Depth

Hole Distances

Edge Distances

d1

d2

t1

min A

min B

B+C

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

HBFF08

14 (+1.0 / -0.2)

27

6.5

35

13

B + C > 17.5

HBFF10

18 (+1.0 / -0.2)

31

6.5

40

15

B + C > 22.5

HBFF12

20 (+1.0 / -0.2)

35

7.5

50

18

B + C > 25.0

Installation Hollo-Bolt Flush Fit

90
d2
t1
d1

d1

Installation nut
1. Align pre-drilled fixture and
steelwork. Insert Hollo-Bolt
through fixture and steelwork.
2. Apply installation nut and grip nut
with an open ended spanner.
3. Using a torque wrench, tighten the
central counter-sunk bolt to the
recommended torque.

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Tensile and Shear Resistance Hollo-Bolt

Characteristic values of tensile and shear resistance for Hollo-Bolt

taken from ETA-10/0416
www.lindapter.com/about/CE
Standard Hollo-Bolt
Designation Nominal Size

HB08
HB10
HB12
HB16
HB20
HBST08
HBST10
HBST12
HBST16
HBST20

Flush Fit Hollo-Bolt

Tensile
Ft,Rk (kN)

Shear
Fv,Rk (kN)

Material Strength
of Sleeve N/mm2

Designation

Nominal Size

Tensile
Ft,Rk (kN)

Shear
Fv,Rk (kN)

Material Strength
of Sleeve N/mm2

23.1
39.6
45.8
84.3
124.0
26.8
46.0
53.3
98.0
154.0

32.9
54.2
71.0
139.0
211.0
30.7
51.0
65.0
128.0
205.0

430
430
430
430
390
500
500
500
500
500

HBFF08
HBFF10
HBFF12
HBSTFF08
HBSTFF10
HBSTFF12

M08
M10
M12
M08
M10
M12

23.1
39.6
45.8
26.8
46.0
53.3

32.9
54.2
71.0
30.7
51.0
65.0

430
430
430
500
500
500

M08
M10
M12
M16
M20
M08
M10
M12
M16
M20

Countersunk Hollo-Bolt

Button Head / Security Hollo-Bolt

Designation

Nominal Size

Tensile
Ft,Rk (kN)

Shear
Fv,Rk (kN)

Material Strength
of Sleeve N/mm2

HBCSK08
HBCSK10
HBCSK12
HBCSK16
HBSTCSK08
HBSTCSK10
HBSTCSK12
HBSTCSK16

M08
M10
M12
M16
M08
M10
M12
M16

23.1
39.6
45.8
84.3
26.8
46.0
53.3
98.0

32.9
54.2
71.0
139.0
30.7
51.0
65.0
128.0

430
430
430
430
500
500
500
500

Designation

Nominal Size

HBBH/HBFT/HBPR
HBBH/HBFT/HBPR
HBBH/HBFT/HBPR

M08
M10
M12

Tensile
Ft,Rk (kN)

Shear
Fv,Rk (kN)

Material Strength
of Sleeve N/mm2

23.1
39.6
45.8

32.9
54.2
71.0

430
430
430

The characteristic values for the Hollo-Bolt listed in the above tables are for use when designing bolted connections to Eurocode 3 only,
these are not standard safe working loads.
Hollo-Bolt lengths 1, 2 and 3 are covered by this ETA-10/0416.
The characteristic values are used to determine the design resistance of the Hollo-Bolt.
The design resistance is calculated by dividing the characteristic value by a partial factor gM2.
The partial factor is a nationally determined parameter (gM2 =1.25 in the UK).
For standard Hollo-Bolt safe working loads with a factor of safety of 5:1 please refer to the Hollo-Bolt tables on pages 42 an 43.
The characteristic values are valid for the Hollo-Bolt assembly itself, in any connection detail the design resistance of the connection may be limited to
a lesser value. For example, when the thickness of the connected component is small, pull out failure may occur before failure of the Hollo-Bolt.
Design checks should be carried out on the section member to determine the static design resistance.
The SCI Greenbook publication P358 Joints in Steel construction, Simple Joints to Eurocode 3 contains a number of checks on the section.
The characteristic values are only valid when the Hollo-Bolts are installed as per our installation instructions.

Hexagonal Head

Flush Fit

Button Head
Security

Countersunk
(Head)

Availability of Lindapter Head Variations

Type
Hex Head
Flush Fit
Countersunk
Button Head

44

M8

M10

M12

M16

M20

JS500

Stainless
Steel

Sheraplex

Hot Dip
Galv.



















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Type LB2 - Lindibolt 2

Type LB2 - Lindibolt 2

Steel, bright zinc plated
Stainless Steel Grade 316

Washer

Main Body
Setscrew
Cone
Locknut
Nut
D

F
d

Y
W

A self heading bolt suitable for connecting steelwork to hollow-sections,

tubes and where access is available from one side only. The Lindibolt 2
uses a standard clearance hole.

Product
Code

1)

Safe Working Load1)

(Factor of Safety 5:1)
Tensile
Single
Shear
kN
kN
3.0
3.4

LB10

Lindibolt
Size Length
Z
Y
mm
M10
69

Hole
d
min
max
mm
mm
11
11.5

Clamping
Length
W
mm
7 - 30

Projection

LB12

M12

80

13

13.5

5.0

5.0

10 - 36

9 - 12

M12

31

19

LB16

M16

105

17

17.5

8.0

9.8

12 - 48

12 - 16

M16

81

LB20

M20

128

21

21.5

14.0

15.2

14 - 60

15 - 20

M20

LB24

M24

158

25

25.5

20.0

22.5

18 - 72

18 - 24

M24

P
mm
7.5 - 10

Main Body B and Nut C&D

Thread Tightening
Z
Torque
A/F
mm
Nm
mm
M10
20
17

M5

Setscrew F
Tightening
Torque
Nm
6

A/F
mm
8

M6

11

10

24

M8

23

13

129

30

M10

45

17

203

36

M12

80

19

Bolt
F

The safe working loads, in both tension and shear, shown above are applicable to the Lindibolt 2 only.
Failure of the section, particularly on those with thin walls and a wide chord face, could occur at a lower figure and its strength should be checked.

Order example: LB10 BZP

Installation

1. Set nut (C) at (W) plus projection (P).

Tighten Locknut (D).
2. Align pre-drilled fixtures. Insert Lindibolt through both fixtures,
cone end first.
3. Hold nut (C) with spanner and tighten bolt (F).
Loosen off locknut (D) and tighten nut (C).
Secure by re-tightening locknut (D).

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Typical Applications

HB001

46

HB002

HB003

HB004

HB005

HB006

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Typical Applications

HB007

HB008

HB009

HB010

HB011

HB012

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