Steel Manufacturing Blog: Keeping it Steel

Hot Dip Galvanizing: Threaded Steel, Anchor Bolts, Turnbuckle Rods & Threaded Studs

Posted on Mon, Jul 28, 2014 @ 11:20 AM

For most fabricated structural and miscellaneous steel, hot dip galvanizing is a fairly basic process. The galvanizers follow the applicable specification, usually ASTM A123 / A123M, or the corresponding AASTHO spec. As most steel members or finished assemblies are stationary, excess zinc is not a problem.

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Tags: Anchor Bolts, Threaded Steel, Turnbuckle Rods, Hot Dip Galvanizing

Anchor All vs. Epoxy | Pull Out Strength and Hole Diameter

Posted on Thu, Jun 26, 2014 @ 10:41 AM

This blog applies to setting threaded studs, handrail posts, anchor bolts, rebar, etc.

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Tags: EZ Sleeve, Anchor Bolts, Rebar Anchor, Rebar Coupler

Anchor Bolt Bending - Watch the Bend!

Posted on Wed, Jun 04, 2014 @ 11:34 AM

One of the most overlooked factors in anchor bolt manufacturing is the bend in a hooked bolt. We’ve seen them done using a variety of methods, but the one to be careful with is the press brake.

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Tags: Anchor Bolts, Bent Anchor Bolts

F1554 Anchor Bolt Threads / UNC 1A, 2A, 3A

Posted on Wed, Nov 13, 2013 @ 10:16 PM
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Tags: F1554, Anchor Bolts, Bent Anchor Bolts, Cut Thread

Galvanizing vs. Hydrogen Embrittlement

Posted on Tue, Nov 05, 2013 @ 06:38 PM

First this article will describe the condition known as Hydrogen Embrittlement. Further below it will get into how and why Hydrogen Embrittlement is an important factor when Galvanizing any steel or alloy product. 

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Tags: F1554, Anchor Bolts, Bent Anchor Bolts

Anchor Bolts. Is there a difference between cut and rolled thread?

Posted on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 @ 03:04 PM

Functionally, there is no difference between a cut thread and a rolled thread. The difference enters in the manufacture of the bolt.  Using 1” anchor bolts as an example the processes are:

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Tags: Anchor Bolts, Cut Thread