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Bolts 1/2-13 x 1 HXBT St-zn (Box 1000)
Additional Notes
- Other sizes and quantities available by request
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Arra Compliant:
- C
- Buy American Compliant:
- C
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Fastener Head Height:
- Nov-32 in.
- Fastener Head Type:
- Hex
- Fastener Head Width:
- 0.725 - 0.750 in.
- Fastener Height:
- 0.302 - 0.364
- Fastener Length:
- 1
- Fastener Width:
- 0.826 - 0.866
- Language Code:
- EN
- Neurspe:
- https://ideadigitalasset.com/DAMRoot/Original/10035/11237_ID-SPE-v1-ID-SPE-v1-Hex_Bolt_St-Zn_Galv.pdf
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 1000
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- TH
- Outside Diameter:
- 0.482 - 0.515 IN
- Pack Type:
- Box
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Product Height:
- 8 in
- Product Length:
- 17 in
- Product Weight:
- 86 lbs
- Product Width:
- 11 in
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Thread Per Inch:
- 13
- Thread Standard:
- ASME B18.2.1-1996
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Bolts
- Product Type:
- Hexagonal Bolt
- Type2:
- Hexagonal Bolt
- Series:
- BHC and JBHC
- Product Finish:
- Zinc
- Product Details:
- Hexagonal Bolt
- Product Material:
- Steel
Metallics BHC46M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread does the Metallics BHC46M hex bolt use, and will it take a standard 1/2-13 nut?
It's a 1/2-13 bolt, 13 threads per inch, which is standard UNC coarse thread for a 1/2 inch diameter. Any standard 1/2-13 coarse nut or tapped 1/2-13 hole will accept it. The thread is made to ASME B18.2.1-1996, the dimensional standard for square and hex bolts, so head and thread dimensions interchange with other bolts built to that spec.
2) Do these Metallics hex bolts meet Buy American or ARRA requirements on a federal job?
The BHC46M is flagged as both Buy American compliant and ARRA compliant in the manufacturer's data, with country of origin listed as China. On a federally funded project, pass both of those facts to whoever is holding the compliance file, since the governing clause on your contract decides which one controls.
3) What wrench or socket size fits the head on this 1/2-13 hex bolt?
Head width across flats measures 0.725 to 0.750 inch, so a 3/4 inch wrench or socket is the right tool. Across the corners it runs 0.826 to 0.866 inch, which is what you need to clear if you're driving it inside a channel or strut cavity.
4) Will the head of this hex bolt clear a hole in sheet metal or a slotted channel?
Head height is low enough to sit in tight spots: the head measures 0.302 to 0.364 inch tall and 0.725 to 0.750 inch across the flats. Shank outside diameter runs 0.482 to 0.515 inch, so a 9/16 inch hole gives clearance and a 1/2 inch nominal hole will be a tight interference fit.
5) Can these zinc plated hex bolts be used outdoors or in a wet location?
Zinc plated carbon steel is what these are: steel body with a zinc finish. That's fine for dry interior work and for occasional damp exposure, but zinc plating is not a marine or continuously wet finish. For a rooftop, exterior, or washdown install, hot dip galvanized or stainless is the better call.
6) Can I buy the BHC46M hex bolts in a smaller quantity than a full box?
They ship as a box of 1000, and 1000 is the order minimum, so a partial count isn't an option on this item. Other sizes and quantities in the BHC and JBHC hex bolt range are available by request if 1000 pieces of the 1/2-13 x 1 is more than the job needs.
7) Do nuts and washers come with these hex bolts?
No. The BHC46M is bolts only, 1000 hex bolts to the box. You'll need to order 1/2-13 hex nuts and 1/2 inch flat or lock washers separately to complete the assembly.
8) How much does a box of 1000 of these 1/2-13 x 1 hex bolts weigh and how big is the carton?
Figure 86 lbs for the full box of 1000, in a carton measuring 17 x 11 x 8 inches. Worth knowing before you load a service van or plan a single-man carry up a ladder bay.
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