Lag Bolts

Screw-like pointed end.

LAG BOLTS are often referred to as lag screws. Lag bolts are not like other bolts. They look like a screw rather than a bolt with their pointed end instead of the more common blunt end found on other bolts.

Lag bolts may be made out of steel, stainless steel, silicon bronze, or hot-dipped galvanized to accommodate any and all projects needed. Mostly used in the construction field, lag bolts but commonly used for a variety of projects in and out of the home.

Lag bolts are made from a variety of types and grades to suffice for the abundance of applications lag bolts are used. Below are just a couple of the common bolts types including stainless steel bolts, silicone bronze, zinc-plated, and hot dipped galvanized bolts.

Common Types of Lag Bolts

Zinc-plated bolts: Moderate protection against rust.
Stainless steel 18-8 bolts: This material of choice for exterior and marine applications is produced from an alloy of steel with a high corrosion resistance.
Silicone bronze bolts: Used in wood boat building this alloy of copper has better strength and corrosion resistance than brass.
Hot dipped galvanized bolts: Much more corrosion resistant than zinc-plated. These thick coated bolts work with galvanized buts for exterior use in the costal 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 bolts	- hex head of various materials
• Hex tap bolts	- trimmed hex head with no flange
• 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