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It depends. To answer this question, we have to go into the details about the different ways to we can thread a bolt. As well as different head styles. Roll Thread We can thread to within 2” of the head. We can thread up to 1” diameter bolts that are mild steel, stainless steel, or... Read more
If a Portland Bolt customer requests to return product, it is company policy to implement a 25% restocking fee. The reason for this charge is to cover the initial costs involved with processing the order. These costs include the salesperson’s time to quote and write the order, labor to pull and package the product, and... Read more
Economy bolt is an alternative name for what is most commonly referred to as a timber bolt. Some other names for this part are dome head, fender head, safety head, and mushroom head bolt. The economy bolt name is most common in the Pacific Northwest. This style of bolt is used in marine and wood... Read more
No, only Type 316 stainless steel clevis forgings are available off the shelf. Suppliers choose not to double inventory them since 316 stainless is virtually identical in strength to 304 stainless and provides more corrosion resistance. Type 304 stainless threaded rods are frequently supplied with Type 316 stainless clevises. If a 304 stainless clevis is... Read more
The grade of the nut does not have any implicit bearing on the physical dimensions. For example, an ASTM A563 Grade DH heavy hex nut will be the exact same dimensions as an ASTM A194 Grade 2H heavy hex nut and an A563 Grade A finished hex nut will have the same dimensions as an... Read more
We here at Portland Bolt pride ourselves on our quick turnaround times and on-time delivery. Often times a company will say that they can hit a certain date and miss the mark. When it comes to tight deadlines Portland Bolt understands that missing a concrete pour or failing to hit a deadline can cost your... Read more
Stainless flat washers fall under the same ASME dimensional standards as your typical plain steel flat washer, which is ASME B18.21.1. Under ASME B18.21.1, dimensional tolerances for plain washers, there are two types specified, type A and type B. Type A has two series sizes to consider which include narrow and wide, while Type B... Read more
ASME B18.31.5 is, “The standard that establishes general requirements for parts classified as bent bolts.“ According to this specification, “The inside diameters or bend radii shall be as agreed between the buyer and manufacturer, as each dimension depends on material characteristics.” In essence, there is no standard guideline for the radius of the bend in... Read more
Yes! Typically, we prefer that overseas customers arrange their own freight, but we have the resources to handle the shipping process for you. We can ship to an airport where your company or a freight forwarder will transport the bolts to their destination, or we can arrange a door-to-door shipment. What goes into arranging your... Read more
No, only Type 316 stainless steel clevis forging are available off the shelf. Suppliers choose not to double inventory them since 316 stainless is virtually identical in strength to 304 stainless and provides more corrosion resistance. Type 304 stainless threaded rods are frequently supplied with Type 316 stainless clevises. If a 304 stainless clevis is... Read more
