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Structural Bolt Stickout: Minimums and Maximums
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01/25/2018
Structural bolt stickout is just what it sounds like – it’s the amount of threads protruding beyond the...
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Structural Bolt Reuse – Can I Reuse a Structural Bolt?
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01/19/2018
Every now and again, we get questions on structural bolt reuse, and the answer is always the...
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White Rust Prevention on Structural Bolting Components
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01/12/2018
White rust is a common problem in the structural steel industry. It is typically caused by improper...
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Torque vs. Tension – What’s More Important in Structural Bolting?
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12/20/2017
Torque vs. Tension: Why Torque is Not a Reliable Means for Measuring Tension Often, our customers will...
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Structural Bolting – How Should I Store Components on the Jobsite?
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12/14/2017
Proper jobsite storage and handling of structural bolting components can mean the difference between an...
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Long Life Fasteners – HARDHATz
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12/13/2017
“HARDHATz,” Birmingham Fastener’s premium long life headed screws, combine the protection of our B-Kote...
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Timber-Tite Post Frame Screws
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11/17/2017
Timber-Tite Screws are coated with our exclusive B-Kote to meet 1,000 hour salt spray testing and to be ACQ...
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Flange Head Drill with Washer Information and Size Chart
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11/17/2017
These screws are designed for fastening metal wall and roof panels used in metal construction. Flange heads...
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Mechanical Joint T-Head Bolt Technical Information
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11/7/2017
This chart aligns with ANSI/AWWA C111/A21/11-00. If you have any questions about this chart or our products,...
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