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Bolt 3/8 x 1 Penta Bolt 18-8 SS (Jar 50)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Bolts
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Fasteners
- Product Subgroup:
- Specialty Bolts
- Product Type:
- Penta Head Bolt
Metallics JPB45SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size is the Metallics JPB45SS penta bolt and how many come in a jar?
The JPB45SS is a 3/8 x 1 inch penta head bolt in 18-8 stainless steel, packed 50 to a jar.
2) Why use a penta head bolt instead of a standard hex bolt?
A five sided penta head needs a dedicated penta socket or wrench, so it keeps the public out of enclosures that a common hex or socket set would open. That is why the JPB45SS shows up on utility pedestals, transformer cabinets, meter enclosures and similar electrical gear rather than general structural work. If you only need clamping strength and tamper resistance is not a concern, a standard hex bolt in the same 3/8 x 1 inch size is the cheaper call.
3) Is the JPB45SS penta bolt OK for outdoor and wet locations?
Yes. The bolt is 18-8 stainless steel, the standard austenitic grade used where corrosion matters, so it holds up in outdoor pedestals, pad mount enclosures and damp vaults far better than a plain or zinc plated carbon steel bolt. Pair it with stainless hardware to avoid galvanic issues.
4) What tool do I need to drive a 3/8 inch penta bolt like the JPB45SS?
A five sided penta socket or penta wrench sized for the head. A hex socket, 12 point socket or adjustable wrench will round the head off. The JPB45SS ships as bolts only, 50 in a jar, with no driver included, so order the penta tool separately if your crew does not already carry one.
5) Does the JPB45SS come with nuts or washers?
No. The jar contains 50 bolts, 3/8 x 1 inch in 18-8 stainless, and nothing else. If the enclosure does not have a tapped boss, add 3/8-16 stainless nuts and washers to the order.
6) Is a 50 count jar of penta bolts practical for an MRO stockroom?
That is what the jar pack is for. Fifty 3/8 x 1 inch stainless penta bolts cover a service truck or a shop shelf for repeated pedestal and enclosure work without reordering single pieces, and the jar keeps them separated from your hex stock so the wrong bolt does not go back into a tamper resistant cover.
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Does the Metallics JPB45SS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics JPB45SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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