Comments on: How to Order Bolts http://www.portlandbolt.com/faqs/how-to-order-bolts Portland Bolt's Frequently Asked Questions Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:20:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Joyce http://www.portlandbolt.com/faqs/how-to-order-bolts/comment-page-1#comment-25758 Joyce Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:20:33 +0000 http://www.portlandbolt.com/wordpress/how-to-order-bolts#comment-25758 Hi Greg, I own a small hardware store here in Austin, Texas. And ordering bolts can really be a pain you know where. You order something then they ship something which is not exactly what you specified. The pointers you listed here are quite good and I'll take them into consideration when making our purchase orders. Great job! Hi Greg, I own a small hardware store here in Austin, Texas. And ordering bolts can really be a pain you know where. You order something then they ship something which is not exactly what you specified. The pointers you listed here are quite good and I’ll take them into consideration when making our purchase orders. Great job!

]]> By: Chloe http://www.portlandbolt.com/faqs/how-to-order-bolts/comment-page-1#comment-25126 Chloe Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:54:56 +0000 http://www.portlandbolt.com/wordpress/how-to-order-bolts#comment-25126 I always fear that whenever I am asked by my father to order bolts for him would end up having the wrong product specifications so I always go to the hardware myself and show them a sample of what I want to buy. With this info, I can now order in peace. Chloe I always fear that whenever I am asked by my father to order bolts for him would end up having the wrong product specifications so I always go to the hardware myself and show them a sample of what I want to buy. With this info, I can now order in peace.

Chloe

]]> By: Adam Oakley http://www.portlandbolt.com/faqs/how-to-order-bolts/comment-page-1#comment-745 Adam Oakley Thu, 08 May 2008 22:26:43 +0000 http://www.portlandbolt.com/wordpress/how-to-order-bolts#comment-745 @Dave: We would be happy to try and assist determining the bolt lengths you need. Typically, structural bolt (ASTM A325/A490) lengths are calculated as the grip (plate, material bolting) plus the thickness of the washer and nut. However, this formula may change depending on your specific application. Feel free to contact us about with more information. Here are some other resources you may find useful. <a href="http://www.portlandbolt.com/faqs/recommended-nut-engagement">Recommended Nut Engagement</a> <a href="http://www.portlandbolt.com/products/washers/">Washers Dimensions</a> <a href="http://www.portlandbolt.com/products/nuts/">Nuts Dimensions</a> @Dave: We would be happy to try and assist determining the bolt lengths you need. Typically, structural bolt (ASTM A325/A490) lengths are calculated as the grip (plate, material bolting) plus the thickness of the washer and nut. However, this formula may change depending on your specific application. Feel free to contact us about with more information.

Here are some other resources you may find useful.

Recommended Nut Engagement

Washers Dimensions

Nuts Dimensions

]]> By: Dave http://www.portlandbolt.com/faqs/how-to-order-bolts/comment-page-1#comment-735 Dave Thu, 08 May 2008 04:59:32 +0000 http://www.portlandbolt.com/wordpress/how-to-order-bolts#comment-735 Can I know how to determine the bolt length for specific bolt size based on the shop drawings? (exp 3/4" diameter bolt) I know the plate thickness and the steel member thickness have to take into consideration. What else? Can anyone explain to me and show me the example to determine the final bolt length? Thanks Can I know how to determine the bolt length for specific bolt size based on the shop drawings? (exp 3/4″ diameter bolt) I know the plate thickness and the steel member thickness have to take into consideration. What else? Can anyone explain to me and show me the example to determine the final bolt length? Thanks

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