Bolts 3/8-16 x 3-1/2 G8 HXBT St-zn (Jar 50)
Features
- Used in automotive and fleet industries, where greater tensile strength is required than can be met by a Grade-5
- A cap screw made from medium carbon steel and heat-treated
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:
- 4-Jan in.
- Fastener Head Type:
- Hex
- Fastener Head Width:
- 0.551 - 0.562 in.
- Fastener Height:
- 0.226 - 0.243
- Fastener Length:
- 3/1/02
- Fastener Width:
- 0.620 - 0.650
- Grade:
- 8
- Hardness:
- Rockwell C33-39
- Language Code:
- EN
- Material Standard:
- AISI 1021 - 1045
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 25
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- CT
- Outside Diameter:
- 0.3690 - 0.3750 IN
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Product Height:
- 7.25 in
- Product Length:
- 4.5 in
- Product Weight:
- 2771 g
- Product Width:
- 114.3 MM
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Tensile Strength:
- 150000 psi minimum
- Thread Per Inch:
- 16
- Yield Strength:
- 130000 psi minimum
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Bolts
- Product Type:
- Hexagonal Bolt
- Type2:
- Hexagonal Bolt
- Series:
- G8HC and JG8HC
- Product Finish:
- Zinc
- Product Details:
- Hexagonal Bolt
- Product Material:
- Steel
Metallics JG8HC32 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Metallics JG8HC32 bolt strong enough to replace a Grade 5 bolt on a fleet repair?
Yes. The JG8HC32 is a Grade 8 hex cap screw rated at 150,000 psi minimum tensile and 130,000 psi minimum yield, which is why it gets used in automotive and fleet work where a Grade 5 does not carry enough load. It is medium carbon steel, heat treated, with a hardness of Rockwell C33-39. Going the other direction is not safe practice: a Grade 5 does not substitute for a Grade 8 on a joint engineered for it.
2) What thread does the 3/8-16 Metallics hex bolt take, and will a standard 3/8 coarse nut thread onto it?
It runs 16 threads per inch on a 3/8 inch diameter, which is standard 3/8-16 UNC coarse thread. Any 3/8-16 coarse nut or tapped hole will take it. Measured shank diameter is 0.3690 to 0.3750 inch. For a Grade 8 bolt, pair it with a matching grade nut (Grade 8 or Grade C) so the nut is not the weak link.
3) What size wrench or socket fits the head on this Grade 8 hex bolt?
Across the flats the hex head measures 0.551 to 0.562 inch, so a 9/16 inch socket or wrench is the fit. Head type is a plain hex cap screw head, no flange and no washer face callout.
4) How many bolts come in a jar of Metallics JG8HC32, and is there a minimum order?
Each jar holds 50 of the 3/8-16 x 3-1/2 inch Grade 8 hex bolts. The jar pack is the shop-friendly format, it stays closed on a shelf or in a service truck. Minimum order is 25 count.
5) Will the zinc plating on these Grade 8 bolts hold up outdoors?
The finish is zinc plating over steel, which gives light corrosion protection for indoor, enclosed, and sheltered work and for general equipment service. It is not a marine or constantly wet duty coating. In standing moisture or a washdown area, plan on a hot dip galvanized or stainless fastener instead, keeping in mind that stainless will not match Grade 8 strength.
6) Do Metallics JG8HC32 bolts qualify for a Buy American or ARRA job?
Both the Buy American and ARRA fields on the JG8HC32 are flagged compliant, and country of origin is listed as China. If your contract language requires domestic melt and manufacture rather than a compliance flag, verify against the specific clause on your project before you submit.
7) What steel are these Metallics Grade 8 cap screws made from?
Material standard is AISI 1021 to 1045 medium carbon steel, quenched and tempered to reach the Grade 8 property class at Rockwell C33-39. That matters for two things on the job: do not weld or reheat these, since heat destroys the heat treatment and the strength with it, and do not re-use them on a critical joint once they have been torqued to yield.
8) Can I get this Metallics Grade 8 hex bolt in a different length or a bigger pack?
Yes. JG8HC32 is the 3/8-16 x 3-1/2 inch size in a 50 piece jar, and other sizes and quantities in the G8HC and JG8HC series are available by request. The G8HC and JG8HC designations are the same Grade 8 hex cap screw line, so you can standardize a shop on one series across lengths.
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