Anchor Bolts

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About Maineport Ltd

We are an engineering company experienced in manufacturing and marketing products and
services for U.K. and international projects in the energy and process industries.

Our customers are ‘world class’ international companies who demand products of the highest
standards, and our proven ability to meet their changing and developing needs.

We are a quality-assessed firm to ISO 9001:2000: Registration No. FM14197. Our products and
services contribute to the success of engineering projects throughout the world, including major
infrastructure developments.

Products

We supply a wide range of mechanical engineering products, manufactured either in-house by

Maineport Ltd or sourced elsewhere according to our customer’s requirements. In house products
include:

Insulated specialist supports for high temperature and cryogenic pipe systems
Acoustic Pipe Supports
Slider Plate Assemblies
Anchor Bolts and Plates
Blinds and Spacers for pipelines
Pipe Support Components

Technical publications describing the products are available from our Sales Department.

Important Note

Maineport Ltd’s continuous improvement policy means that this catalogue may be updated – check
with our sales department. This information is for your guidance: if you require any further
assistance, please contact our Sales Department.

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Introduction
MAINEPORT LTD manufacture a standard range of anchor bolt assemblies for industrial and civil
engineering applications. This catalogue will enable you to specify, select, purchase and install the
bolting you require for your application.

We also supply special bolting arrangements manufactured to customers’ requirements and any
combination of length and projection for standard units, in 10mm increments.

Product Application Guide

The Type ‘F’ anchor bolt (Fig. 1) is designed for the fixing of structures, equipment and skid-
mounted units to reinforced concrete floors. The sleeve and anchor plate assembly is cast into the
floor and access is required from above and below to fit the bolt after installation of the plant item.

The Type ‘S’ anchor bolt (Fig. 2) is suited for fixing heavy structures and equipment such as
vessels, chimneys, and large machines to concrete foundations. The whole assembly is cast in
with the concrete reinforcement and consideration must be given to the location and stability of the
bolting during the casting process (see installation Guidance Notes).

The Type ‘SC’ anchor bolt (Fig 2a) incorporates a protective cap with Type ‘S’ assembly. The
cap’s purpose is to prevent concrete from setting around the bolt lies below the top of concrete
level. This design protects the bolt thread from damage and facilitates equipment installation or
erection of the structure. After installation the bolt is pulled upwards through it’s mating hole, using
a 10mm stud bar and the M10 tapped hole in the top of the bolt. This solution is more economic
than other designs which incorporate extension studs, couplings and keep bolts.

The Type ‘J’ anchor bolt (Fig. 3) is suitable for lighter equipment applications and is cast into
concrete with a ‘pocket’ to allow minor adjustment. This design is an economic alternative to
proprietary expanding sleeve-type bolts which are installed after casting the concrete.

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Bolt Type ‘F’

(For use with reinforced concrete floors)

Fig 1 M10 Tapped

P hole
(F30 and
larger bolts
C

only)
L Overall Length

R.C Floor Thickness

Sleeve and
Anchor Plate
D Cast in concrete

E Nomsize

F Square

Dimensions in millimetres

C E F
Bolt D L P
Length of Sleeve Plate K
Type Dia. Length Projection
thread dia. Square
F 20 20 100 75 100 65 265
F 24 24 125 100 150 70 310
K
F 30 30 125 100 150 90 315
+
F 36 36 150 100 175 100 330
P
F 42 42 150
K 150 250 120 405
+
F 48 48 175 150 250 135 X 425
F 56 56 225 150 300 150 560
F 64 64 225 150 300 165 570

Bolt Sizes over 64mm dia. are available to special order.

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Bolt Type ‘S’ and ‘SC’

(For use with concrete foundations)

Fig 2 M10 Tapped hole

(S30 and larger bolts
only)
C Thread

P Projection
Grouting
L Overall Length

Fig 2a
Protective cap for Type
D ‘SC’ (Recommended for
bolts of 30mm dia and
over)
E Nomsize
H Depth

Sleeve
F Square

Anchor
Plate
Y Y
Section
G Y-Y
B

Dimensions in millimetres
C E F Short Long
Bolt D B H
A Length Sleeve Plate G Series (S) Series (S)
Type Dia Cap Depth
Of th’d Dia Sq L P L P
S 20 20 235 50 100 75 100 42 275 360 85 540 265
S 24 24 285 55 125 100 150 48 330 420 90 640 310
S 30 30 330 65 125 100 150 60 385 505 120 700 315
S 36 36 450 80 150 100 175 71 515 655 140 845 330
S 42 42 500 90 150 150 250 81 575 725 150 980 405
S 48 48 560 105 175 150 250 91 645 795 150 1070 425
S 56 56 615 115 225 150 300 105 710 870 160 1270 560
S 64 64 620 120 225 150 300 115 720 880 160 1290 570
Bolt sizes over 64mm dia. are available to special order. Cap depth ‘B’ is the minimum
required: any depth can be specified. Short series suitable for column bases. Long series
suitable for vessel bases or skid-mounted units.
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Bolt Type ‘J’

Fig 3
C

H L

4D
2D

Dimensions in millimetres

Bolt D H P L C Pocket
Type Dia Min Max Length Thread W X
J8 8 175 70 245 40 50 60
J 10 10 230 80 310 50 50 80
J 12 12 280 90 370 60 60 100
J 16 16 395 110 505 60 60 130
J 20 20 480 120 600 70 70 160
J 24 24 575 140 715 80 80 190
J 30 30 740 160 900 80 80 240

Bolt sizes over 30mm dia. are available to special order.

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Design Guidance Notes

The interface between a concrete floor or foundation and the structure supported is an important
design consideration which brings together civil, structural and mechanical engineering disciplines.
There may also be a contractual interface and therefore it is essential that the design
considerations are co-ordinated in a systematic manner, for example in accordance with BS 5750
Part 1.

The following areas must be considered:

• Accessibility, dimensional tolerance and movement to enable the requirements to be achieved

in practice.
(See construction Guidance Notes).
• Static and dynamic loadings imposed by the structure supported, transferred to the foundation.
• Bedding-in, packing, grouting and filling of voids between various elements of the composite
structure.
• Protection from adverse service conditions during the design life.

The economy of the design in terms of meeting performance criteria is of course an overall
important consideration: MAINEPORT LTD anchor bolts will form an integral part of the most
economic design solution.

Bolt Diameter
The bolt diameter is normally determined from the loadings imposed by the structure supported.
Reference should be made to recognised standards e.g. BS 5950 for further information and
guidance.

Bolt Length
The embedded length of the sleeve and the anchor bolt is normally determined by the properties of
the concrete into which it is cast, and the bolt loading. The MAINEPORT LTD standard anchor
bolts are designed to transmit the full tensile load specified in BS 4190 (Gr 4.6) in accordance with
BS 5950, assuming a grade C30 concrete to BS 8110.

Corrosion

Positive means of minimising corrosion should be specified, and corrosion allowances not relied
upon to achieve the design life. Bolt sleeves and pockets should be filled with a suitable inert
material, and sealed to prevent moisture ingress.

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Packing

Packing shim and location details should be specified if they form part of the permanent design
solution.

Grouting

Grouting details should be specified on the construction drawing. Adequate access for bedding and
filling of materials should be provided.

Installation Guidance Notes

MAINEPORT LTD Anchor bolts over 24mm dia. are provided with M10 tapped holes to facilitate
lifting into position with a lifting eye. Bolts must be accurately positioned to the specified tolerances
for line, level and plumb.

We strongly recommend the use of a template supplied by the equipment manufacturer where
anchor bolts are in a close matrix or pitch circle configuration.

Substantial temporary timber or steel structures may be required to support the assemblies, and
consideration must be given to preventing movement during the pouring of concrete. The assembly
may be wired to the reinforcement cage or shuttering bolts to hold it steady, or welded struts may
be positioned to hold the bolts rigid.

A final check on positioning should be carried out prior to the pouring operation. Sleeves and cast
pockets should be cleaned out, and bolts checked for freedom of movement where applicable, prior
to placement of the equipment or structure to be supported.

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Standard Specification

All dimensions are in millimetres.

Threads: ISO metric to BS 3643 coarse series, free fit class 7H/8G.

Minimum length 3 x bolt dia. Bolts 72mm dia. and above: ISO Metric Fine Series medium fit, class
6H/6G.

Nuts: Blank hexagon to BS 4190-1967 Strength Grade 4.6.

Washers: Black Steel to BS 4320-1968-Metric Series.

Sleeves: Pipe to BS 1387 (medium) or rolled steel sheet to BS 4360 GR 43A.

Anchor Plates: Steel to BS 4360 Grade 43A.

Identification: Each assembly is individually identified with type reference.

Finish: Self colour, with threaded components cleaned and oiled.

Options

High strength materials e.g. BS 4190 Gr 8.8.

Anchor plate cap (see Fig. 2a).

Alternative thread forms e.g. UNC.

Specials: customer-designed single and composite units.

Non-standard lengths and projections.

Extra nut or locknut.

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Additional Information
Black Bolts and Nuts to BS 4190

Pitch of Max width of Max. height Max. thickness

Nominal Tensile
thread head and nut of head of nut
size and stress
(coarse Faced Faced
thread Across Across area
pitch Black On Black one
diameter Flats Corner mm²
series) u’side side
16 2 24 27.7 10.5 10.3 13.55 13 157
20 2.5 30 34.6 13.9 13.4 16.55 16 245
24 3 36 41.6 15.9 15.4 19.65 19 353
30 3.5 46 53.1 20 19.4 24.65 24 561
36 4 55 63.5 24 23.4 29.65 29 817
42 4.5 65 75.1 27 26.4 34.8 34 1120
48 5 75 86.6 31 30.4 38.8 38 1470
56 5.5 85 98.1 36 35.5 45.8 45 2030
Dimensions is millimetres

Black Washers to BS 4320

Flat
Nominal
Form E Form F
Size of bolt
Outside dia Thickness Outside dia Thickness
16 30.0 3.0 34.0 3.0
20 37.0 3.0 39.0 3.0
24 44.0 3.0 50.0 3.0
30 56.0 4.0 60.0 4.0
36 66.0 5.0 72.0 6.0
42 78.0 7.0
48 92.0 8.0
56 105.0 9.0
Dimensions is millimetres

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Anchor Plates

Carbon steel plate

RSA tang (typical)

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Ordering Information
Plates Specify anchor plate material, size and thickness; tang detail and corrosion
protection for top surface.
N.B. Lower surface and tangs should be left to self colour.

Type ‘F’ Order by bolt type and quantity for standard units.
Specify: R.C. Floor thickness ‘X’
Non-standard dimensions if applicable e.g. Projection ‘P’.
e.g. 3 No. F24X = 180.

Type ‘S’ Order by bolt type and quantity for standard units.
Specify: Short or Long Series.
Non-standard dimensions if applicable.
e.g. 5 No. S 30 L.

Type ‘SC’ Order by bolt type and quantity for standard units.
Specify: Short or Long Series.
Non-standard dimensions if applicable e.g.
e.g. SC56 SB = 150.

Type ‘J’ Order by bolt type and quantity for standard units.
e.g. 11 No J 12.

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