
Hex head of various materials.
HEX BOLTS are a very common bolt when it comes to construction or repair. They come in a large variety of sizes and diameters. The best way to choose a hex bolt is to choose which material the bolt is made from to best suit your needs.
Each type of Hex Bolt material has particular properties to go along best with you particular needs. Hex bolts are made from a variety of types and grades to suffice for the abundance of applications hex bolts are used. Below are just a few of the common bolt types.
- Stainless steel bolts: Common choice of hex bolt since they don't need any coating and are corrosion resistant.
- Carbon steel bolts: The most common hex bolts are zinc plated for added corrosion resistance.
- Alloy steel bolts: These types of hex bolts are made to withstand an enormous amount of pounds per square inch. They are coated with either cadmium or zinc plating to protect them against corrosion.
Hex bolts are also known as hex-cap screws or machine bolts. They can come in standard amount of threading or fully threaded depending on the length of the bolt. Applications may vary from exterior, automotive, marine, costal and high temperature areas.
Other bolt types available at BOLT PRODUCTS INC:
| Anchor bolts |
- extended connections with handle |
| Carriage bolts |
- domed top with square under head |
| Flange bolts |
- ridge around the bolt head |
| Hex tap bolts |
- trimmed hex head with no flange |
| Lag bolts |
- screw like pointed end |
| Machine bolts |
- fine or coarse threads |
| Metric bolts |
- available in Hex/Standard/Flange type |
| Shoulder bolts |
- allow slide or pivot |
| Square neck bolts |
- square or domed top with square under head |
No matter what bolt type you require please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-423-6503 or email sales@boltproducts.com.
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