To produce hex bolts, manufacturers most commonly employ a method called cold-forming. A cold-forming machine usually has a series of three or four dies that progressively shape a metal blank into the final shape and dimensions that its manufacturer desires. Once the cold-forming operations are finished, a thread rolling machine cuts threads into the shaft of the unfinished hex bolt. Read More…
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Ford Fasteners, Inc.
Hackensack, NJ | 800-272-3673Our company has a reputation for superior products, customer service, and dependability. All our fastener products are built to last, and we know that our customers appreciate our dedication to using the best materials and manufacturing techniques. If you would like to learn more about us, contact us by phone or email, or stop by our website today!
Ken Forging
Jefferson, OH | 888-536-3674Our company has manufacturing experiences dating back to 1970 and over the years we have grown into an international supplier of bolts. Our teams are committed to providing our customers with the best products possible and we offer quick turnaround on all orders. Here at Ken Forging we do not require any minimum orders and we can ship our stock bolts within 24 hours. Feel free to contact our representatives if you have any questions.
Wayne Bolt & Nut Company
Detroit, MI | 800-521-2207Wayne Bolt & Nut Co. delivers high-quality industrial, carriage, metric, stainless steel, titanium and other types of bolts to a wide range of industries and markets. We have over 50,000 sizes and styles of standard and special fasteners for you to choose from. Our quality products are approved by the major automotive manufacturers and when we’re audited we receive good to excellent ratings.
Accurate Manufactured Products Group, Inc.
Indianapolis, PA | 317-472-9000At Accurate Manufactured Products Group, our company’s focus is designing and manufacturing fasteners, production aids, and other measuring tool accessories that suit your needs. The stock items from our large inventory are shipped within 24 hours. Our team is made up of experts in custom manufacturing items quickly, at very competitive prices, with guaranteed customer satisfaction
SC Fastening Systems, LLC.
Macedonia, OH | 330-468-3300At SC Fastening Systems, it is our company's goal to be your number one source for your fastening needs. Our product line includes fasteners, bolts, sockets, threaded rod & studs, nuts, washers, screws, anchors, pins, and rivets. For more information about our capabilities, contact us today!
O.E.M. Fastening Systems
Lawrenceville, GA | 800-928-7439Not only is O.E.M. Fastening Systems a full line fastener distributor but also a custom fastener manufacturer to your specs. We offer hex bolts, stainless steel fasteners and screws. We stock virtually every type of standard and semi-standard fastener to meet your fabrication, assembly & maintenance needs. Sentry can even manufacture custom fasteners to your print specifications. Contact us today!
Hex Thread Cutting and Tapping Screws - Ford Fasteners, Inc.From there, the hex bolt is most likely heat treated to obtain the sought after hardness and tensile strength. After this, the bolt, which is now finished, may undergo a final zinc plating or hot-dipping process in order to inhibit corrosion.Hex bolts are categorized into one of several grades that are based on tensile strength and material composition. In the United States, the three most commonly used grades are two, five and eight.
Stainless Steel Hex Screws - Ford Fasteners, Inc.The higher the grade, the greater a bolt's tensile strength and hardness. Bolts with higher grades are generally used in applications where stronger fasteners are required. Outside of the US, metric grades are used. To compare, for example, metric grades 8.8 and 10.9 are respectively equivalent to US grades five and eight. Stainless steel hex bolts are categorized by the type of steel used.
The following are some of materials and grades by which hex bolts are categorized: stainless steel 18-8, stainless steel 316, zinc plated steel, zinc plated grade 5 steel, zinc plated grade 8 steel yellow, grade 8 steel plain finish, chrome plated grade 5 steel, hot dipped galvanized steel and silicon bronze. Additionally, aluminum and brass bolts are available for applications in the marine and aerospace industries. Stainless steel and silicon bronze hex bolts better resist corrosion than carbon steel and are typically used in applications where they will be exposed to the elements. Hex bolts are available in both standard and metric sizes and left and right threads. Additionally, both coarse and fine thread varieties are available.