When To Use Carriage Bolt

When To Use Carriage Bolt

Are you looking for reliable, high-quality fasteners? If so, you may come across all kinds of carriage bolts. Below, let's take a look at what a carriage bolt is, when the best use is, and how to use it correctly.

What is a carriage bolt?

Carriage bolts are fasteners that can be made of many different materials (stainless steel is the most commonly used). Carriage bolts usually have a round head and a flat head and are threaded along part of the shank. Carriage bolts are often referred to as plow bolts or coach bolts and are most commonly used in wood applications. However, they are much more diverse than people think.

Choosing the correct carriage bolt

If quality and longevity are important to you, when it comes to carriage bolts, then it is wise to buy carriage bolts made of stainless steel. These bolts will be corrosion-resistant, scratch-resistant, and strong. If the bolts will be used for external applications, then another good option is hot-dip galvanized steel, which will also be extremely corrosion resistant. Having said that, if the carriage bolts are to be immersed in water, then it is undoubtedly the best choice for stainless steel.

When and how to use carriage bolts

Carriage bolts are ideal tools for fixing wood to metal. Alternatively, carriage bolts can also be used to fasten two pieces of wood together. Some special versions of carriage bolts allow for the effective fastening of two separate metal components. In addition, they can be used in a variety of different industries, including:

Water resources protection and treatment industry,

Railway industry,

Agricultural industry,

Mining, to give a few examples.

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In order to use carriage bolts, you need some additional tools, including hammers, drill bits, drill bits, nuts, and washers. Remember, carriage bolts can only be inserted into pre-drilled holes. This is due to the special shape of the head of the carriage bolt. It is always smooth and round, which means it is impossible to screw it into the material with drilling equipment.

Begin by drilling an appropriate size hole in the material, considering the size of the carriage bolt itself. Tuck the carriage bolts into the hole you dug. If it is too tight, you can use a hammer to gently move it to the right position. Then you need to connect your washer and your nut. Place the washer on the back of the bolt and follow it with the nut. A washer is important because it helps reduce any damage when you use the nut to pull the carriage bolt into the material. Tighten the nut to move the carriage bolt to the correct position. The goal is to let the bottom carriage bolts sit on comfortable materials.

Removing the carriage bolt is also a relatively simple process. It can be done by screwing the nut, but make sure it stays on the bolt. Hit the nut with a hammer to start loosening the bolt from the material, and continue this process until you can remove the bolt by hand.

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