What is a Bolt?
A bolt is a form of threaded fastener with an external male thread requiring a matching pre-formed female thread such as a nut.
Where Can I Buy Bolts In South Africa?
SA Fasteners KZN Pty Ltd
Address: 41 Circuit Rd, Westmead, Durban, 3610, South Africa
Areas served: Kloof and nearby areas
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7:45 am Tue
Phone: +27 31 700 5522
Moot Bolts & Nuts
Address: 432 Moot St, Hermanstad, Pretoria, 0082, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 7:40 am Tue
Phone: +27 12 379 8127
Africa Bolts And Tools
Address: 10 A Gustav St, Roodepoort, 1725, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 9 am Tue
Phone: +27 11 763 2135
Bolts & Nuts & Mining Supplies
Address: 64 Toerien St, Witbank, Emalahleni, 1034, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 13 692 6335
How do I choose a bolt?
First, identify the load case.
Determine the necessary clamping force in the joint.
Choose the smallest bolt diameter that can support the clamp load.
Choose an effective bolt-securing method.
Decide on the most appropriate tightening method.
Which type of bolts is mostly used?
The most common type of bolt head types includes square, hex, slotted hex washer, and socket cap. The earliest bolt heads in use were the square heads.
Square heads consist of a square indentation on the head followed by a shaft that withstands rotation when a torque is applied to it.
What are the strongest types of bolts?
Grade 9 structural bolts, also known as grade 9 hex cap screws, are one the strongest structural bolts that can be used today.
While the typical grade 8 bolt has a tensile strength of 150,000 PSI, a grade 9 bolt has a tensile strength of 180,000 PSI.