Engineering bolts are used in various applications and are made of different materials. They can be used in construction, automotive engineering and in many other industries.
They are available in various shapes and sizes to meet the specific needs of different industrial uses. They are also able to withstand temperatures, corrosion, vibration and fatigue.
Hex-head machine bolts are one of the most common types of bolts in use. These can be found in a variety of different industries and have applications in construction, electrical work and plumbing.
Eye bolts are similar to hex-head bolts with the exception that they have a thread at one end and a loop at the other. These are used in machinery to support a structure during lifting or to direct wires or cables through the bolt.
They can be manufactured from steel, stainless steel or brass. They are also available in different grades and can be used to withstand high loads and pressures.
The tensile strength of a bolt is determined by the material it is made from and the way in which it is tightened. Bolts are typically stamped with a grade that indicates the maximum amount of stress they can handle before breaking.
Tightening torque is a force applied to a fastener to turn it about its axis. The force is measured in inch-pounds, foot-pounds or Newton-meters.
Preload is a tension load that is developed in a fastener as it is tightened, this torque force, combined with shear load from the bolted joint, creates a clamp force that holds the plates together.