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Can I Put a Hot-Dip Galvanized Nut on a Mechanical Galvanized Bolt?
Admin
03/28/2018
We have discussed ASTM A325 coatings and their differences before on our coatings blog. The two types...
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Tension-Control Bolt Installation Problems
Admin
03/23/2018
From a labor standpoint, tension-control (TC) bolts are more than ideal. They only require one person...
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Standard vs. Non-Standard Structural Bolts
Admin
03/15/2018
Sometimes, we’ll refer to a structural bolt as “standard” or “non-standard.” Basically, standard...
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DTI Washers and TC Bolts: Helping Ensure Torque and Tension
Admin
03/9/2018
We’ve talked about torque and tension before, and why it’s important to understand that you must...
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Structural Nut Color: Why Color Doesn’t Equal Coating
Admin
03/6/2018
Picture it: you receive your order of hot-dip galvanized structural nuts, open the container, and see...
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Structural Bolt Coatings
Admin
02/23/2018
Coating structural bolting assemblies can protect the steel and ensure durability of the bolt, nut,...
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Who Creates Structural Bolt Specifications and Standards?
Admin
02/21/2018
When we talk about structural bolt specification, we drop a lot of acronyms: RCSC, ASTM, ASME, and...
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What is the Difference in Type 1 vs. Type 3 Structural Steel?
Admin
02/16/2018
When we’re talking about structural bolts, particularly ASTM F3125 Grades A325 and A490, there are two...
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Structural Bolt Head Markings
Admin
02/12/2018
The ASTM requires structural bolts to be distinctively marked. These bolt head markings include the...
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