Metric bolts are bolts made to specifications by metric measurements. They are used commonly all around the world in every imaginable industries.
What are the advantages of using a Metric Bolt over a Standard Bolt?
The main reason would be that Metric Bolts are the world standard. This makes the compatibility of joining two parts made in different countries no problem. The flexibility of grade strengths is another reason Metric bolts are used.
What are the most common grades of Metric Bolts?
- 4.6 — low or medium carbon steel
- 5.8 — low or medium carbon steel. Cold worked
- 8.8 — medium carbon steel, quenched and tempered
- 10.9 — medium carbon alloy steel, quenched and tempered
- 12.9 — alloy steel, quenched and tempered
What are the most common head styles on Metric Bolts?
- Hex Head
- Button Head
- Flat Head
- Socket Head
- Flanged Hex Head
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