Alternative to Shoulder Bolts
Alternative to Shoulder Bolts
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Hello All,
I am currently designing an solution that require the use of shoulder bolts. Now through my research and browsing I am amazed at the price of these things.
I have seen however people use a small 'collar' or 'washer' that essentially does the same job. I am however finding it very hard to find the name of the part or a similar product. Essentially i need a washer for an m6 bolt, that roughly 3-4mm deep and with a wall thickness of about 1mm.
If any would know the name of such a thing or where to find it I would be very great full.
Many Thanks!
I am currently designing an solution that require the use of shoulder bolts. Now through my research and browsing I am amazed at the price of these things.
I have seen however people use a small 'collar' or 'washer' that essentially does the same job. I am however finding it very hard to find the name of the part or a similar product. Essentially i need a washer for an m6 bolt, that roughly 3-4mm deep and with a wall thickness of about 1mm.
If any would know the name of such a thing or where to find it I would be very great full.
Many Thanks!





RE: Alternative to Shoulder Bolts
Various companies do manufacture them and they tend to be called 2 or 3 piece stripper bolts or calibrated tube stripper bolts, but I am not sure they are much cheaper.
Could you not just drill a hole in a piece of silver steel as an alternative?
RE: Alternative to Shoulder Bolts
RE: Alternative to Shoulder Bolts
RE: Alternative to Shoulder Bolts
Regards,
Cockroach
RE: Alternative to Shoulder Bolts
Make VERY sure you understand ALL the forces involved in your application. The secret to successful application of shoulder bolts is absolutely in the details.
RE: Alternative to Shoulder Bolts
I know for sure that there is an alternative, I in fact have one to copy, however i cannot find the part anywhere. If i find time ill upload a photo and i'm sure people will know exactly what i want and where to find it!
RE: Alternative to Shoulder Bolts
RE: Alternative to Shoulder Bolts
a suggestion
why not use assembly fixtures to align & hold you details while assembling.
thus the elimination of shoulder bolts. the cost of tooling can be amortized into the large qty.
or use simple dowels to align the details.
Mfgenggear
RE: Alternative to Shoulder Bolts
Mfgenggear