Products Range
Eye Bolts
Square Bolts
Nuts
Threaded Bars
U-Bolts
L-Bolts
Washers
Flat Head Hex Washer Oval Round Round Washer Pan Head Truss Head
Used where a One of the most Similar to Flat This is a general Integral Washer Low and large Similar to Round
flush surface popular Tapping except it has a purpose head. It provides greater diameter with except shallower
is desired. It Screw heads. It has domed head has an ample bearing surface. high outer and with a larger
has a an integral washer for appearance. bearing surface. Gives greater edges for bearing surface.
countersunk at the base of the Very popular Not as common holding power. maximum Most common in
design. head and is often for use in as Pan Head. It driving power. Machine Screws
synonymous with hardware such usually comes in Good all- but also available
Sheet Metal as hinges. Slot or Phillips. around in Tapping Screws.
Screw. Tapping Screw
head. This
style is an
ideal
compromise of
several other
head types.
GRADE MARKINGS FOR STEEL BOLTS & SCREWS
Min. Tensile
Grade Marking Specification Material Bolt and Screw Size Proof Load (PSI)
Strength (PSI)
SAE- Grade 0 Steel up to 1
SAE- Grade 1 Low Carbon Steel 1/2 up to
ASTM-A307 Low Carbon Steel 1 1/2 All
SAE- Grade 2 Low Carbon Steel Sizes 55,000
Up to 1/2 55,000
Over 1/2 to 3/4 55,000 69,000
Over 3/4 to 1 52,000 64,000
1/2 28,000 55,000
SAE- Grade 8 Medium Carbon Up to 1 1/2 120,000 150,000
Alloy
Steel, Quenched
and Tempered
ASTM-A354 Grade Medium Carbon Up to 3/4 85,000 120,000
BD Steel, Quenched Over 3/4 to 1 78,000 115,000
and Tempered Over 1 to 1 1/2 74,000 105,000
SAE- Grade 5 Up to 3/4 85,000 120,000
Over 3/4 to 1 78,000 115,000
Over 1 to 1 1/2 74,000 105,000
Over 1 1/2 to 3 55,000 90,000
ASTM -A325 Medium Carbon 1/2, 5/8 3/4, 85,000 120,000
Steel, Quenched 7/8, 1, 78,000 115,000
and Tempered 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 74,000 105,000
QUADREX
1. Quadrex is a patented drive system dedicated to quality,
reliability and performance in all manufacturing
environments that demand exacting standards of excellence
throughout the entire production process.
2. Quadrex is an established standard throughout North
America and Europe, widely adopted within the appliance,
automotive, electrical, woodworking and construction
industries.
4. Better corrosion
resistance than Hot
Dipped Galvanized.