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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Bolts
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Fasteners
- Product Subgroup:
- Hex Bolts
- Product Type:
- Tap Bolt
Metallics SBH961 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the SBH961 bolt stainless, and will it hold up outdoors or near salt water?
It is 316 stainless steel, the molybdenum-bearing grade chosen for coastal, marine, and chemically aggressive environments where 304 stainless tends to pit. For outdoor strut, conduit supports, and exterior equipment anchoring, 316 is the grade specifiers ask for.
2) What is a hex tap bolt, and how is it different from a regular hex cap screw?
A hex tap bolt (the HXTBT in the SBH961 callout) is threaded full length right up to the hex head, rather than having a plain shank under the head like a standard hex cap screw. Full threading lets you use whatever grip length you need on the same fastener, which is why tap bolts get used for through-bolting brackets, strut, and channel where material thickness varies.
3) How many bolts come in a box of Metallics SBH961?
Each SBH961 box holds 50 pieces of the 5/8-11 x 3 inch 316 stainless hex tap bolt. It is sold as the box, so plan quantities in multiples of 50 rather than by the individual bolt.
4) Do nuts and washers come with the SBH961 bolts?
No. The SBH961 is the bolt only, 50 pieces per box. You need to order 5/8-11 nuts and 5/8 washers separately, and for a coastal or wet installation match them in 316 stainless so you are not mixing metals at the joint.
5) Is a 316 stainless bolt as strong as a Grade 5 or Grade 8 steel bolt?
No, and it matters on structural connections. Austenitic stainless like 316 runs lower in tensile and proof strength than heat-treated carbon steel Grade 5 or Grade 8, and it galls easily under torque. Where the engineer calls out a strength grade, do not swap in 316 stainless for corrosion reasons without checking the load; where corrosion controls, the SBH961 is the right choice.
6) What wrench or socket do I need for the SBH961?
A 5/8-11 hex tap bolt takes a 15/16 inch socket or wrench across the flats on a standard hex head. Stainless galls when driven fast, so run the nut down slowly and use an anti-seize on the threads if you are torquing to spec.
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Does the Metallics SBH961 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics SBH961 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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