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Structural Bolt Stickout: Minimums and Maximums
Admin
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?
Admin
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
Admin
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?
Admin
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?
Admin
12/14/2017
Proper jobsite storage and handling of structural bolting components can mean the difference between an...
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F3125 Grade A325 and A490 Tensions Control Bolt Dimensions
Admin
11/7/2017
Birmingham Fastener carries F3125 A325 and A490 TC Bolts in the following dimensions. If you have any...
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Bolt Length Estimation Table for F3125 Grade A325 and A490 Bolts
Admin
11/1/2017
This table can be used as a guide for bolt length estimation for our structural bolts. Add the length...
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Suitable Nuts for Use with F3125 Grade ASTM A325 and A490 Bolts
Admin
11/1/2017
For information on choosing the correct nuts for our F3125 structural bolts, please see the chart below. If...
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F3125 Grade A325 and A490 Heavy Hex Bolt Nominal Dimensions (Inches)
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05/4/2017
This chart details the nominal dimensions of our F3125 structural bolts. You can download a printable...
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