The Bellefield Substation project in Mojave, California serves as the critical high-voltage interconnection hub for the rapidly growing Bellefield solar farm. As part of the substation construction, the contractor was responsible for pouring foundations, setting anchor bolts, and assembling the steel and electrical components that tie the renewable-energy facility into the regional transmission network. The project required precise coordination and dependable materials due to the high-voltage environment and the demanding conditions of large-scale solar infrastructure.
Portland Bolt supplied galvanized F1554 Grade 36 anchor bolts complete with nuts, washers, templates, and anchor plates—all manufactured in-house. The anchor bolts were produced to project-specific requirements, plasma-cut plates were fabricated to match the substation’s foundation layout, and all components were hot-dip galvanized in our facility to ensure long-term corrosion protection in the Mojave Desert environment. Portland Bolt also produced detailed submittal drawings that were approved by the project owner before manufacturing began, ensuring accuracy and efficiency during installation. With reliable foundation hardware delivered on schedule, the contractor was able to proceed confidently with the construction of a key substation supporting one of California’s growing renewable-energy corridors.
