We would be at a loss without nuts and bolts. Quote simply, while nuts and bolts are a pretty basic technology, they are responsible for holding up and holding together a great many of the important structures that are a part of our daily lives. But you may not know that there are many different kinds of nuts and bolts, that work in different ways.
One type of bolt is the hex head bolt. Hex head bolts are the industry standard for fasteners with forged heads. There are several different types of hex bolts and nuts, designed to accommodate the wide range of needs and applications for the hex cap bolt.
Stainless steel hex head bolts are the most common, because they don’t need any coating and are corrosion resistant. Carbon steel bolts are zinc-plated for extra corrosion resistance. Alloy steel bolts are designed to withstand an enormous amount of pounds per square inch. They are also coated with either cadmium or zinc plating to protect against corrosion.
There are many different common uses for hex bolts, including fastening wood, steel, and other construction materials for any such projects as docks, highway structures, bridges, and buildings. Hex bolts with forged heads are often used as headed anchor bolts. Applications for hexagon screw head bolts can vary from exterior and automotive to marine, coastal, and high temperature environments.
There are many different kinds of hexagon screw bolts, designed and used for different needs and purposes. There are anchor bolts, carriage bolts, flange bolts, hex tap bolts, lag bolts, machine bolts, metric bolts, shoulder bolts, and square neck bolts.
These bolts all have their own advantages and disadvantages, depending on what they’re designed to do. There are differences in their appearances, from the threads to the head to the pointy end, and each of these differences serves a purpose.
So next time, when you’re taking the subway to work, or driving over a bridge to get across town, or even just sitting in a chair in your office, take a moment to consider the many ways screws are helping to hold together your day.
