Metallics JBHC34G Bolts 1/2-13 X 2-1/2 Hxbt Galv (Jar 50)

The JBHC34G is flagged Buy American compliant and ARRA compliant in the manufacturer data, which is what most federal and federally assisted projects ask for on fasteners. Country of origin is China, so if your specification requires domestic melt and manufacture rather than Buy American program compliance, confirm which standard the spec names before you submit.

No. The jar contains 50 galvanized hex bolts only. Order matching galvanized 1/2-13 hex nuts and 1/2 inch flat or lock washers separately so the plating matches and you don't set up dissimilar-metal corrosion at the joint.

Head width across flats is 0.725 to 0.750 inch, which is a 3/4 inch wrench or socket. That is the standard hex size for a 1/2 inch bolt, so a 3/4 inch impact socket handles them without adapters.

They're galvanized steel, so the zinc coating gives them corrosion resistance for exterior strut runs, rooftop equipment supports, and damp mechanical rooms. For continuously wet or coastal service, stainless is the better call; galvanized is the standard choice for general outdoor structural and electrical support work.

The JBHC34G ships as a jar of 50 bolts, and 50 pieces is the order minimum, so the jar is the smallest unit sold. Metallics does offer other sizes and quantities in the BHC and JBHC line by request if 2-1/2 inch isn't the length you need.

The packed jar runs 8.28 pounds. That's a one-hand carry but heavy enough that most crews break out what they need rather than hauling the full jar onto a lift.