Selecting bolt and nut
Selecting bolt and nut
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what is the most important things to consider in selecting the right bolt and nut.
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RE: Selecting bolt and nut
RE: Selecting bolt and nut
RE: Selecting bolt and nut
1. Corrosion concerns
2. Clamping force required
3. Size restrictions
4. Type of loading (fatigue cracking concerns)
RE: Selecting bolt and nut
On Metalguy's item 3, make sure you've got enough room for the tooling/person that will be used to tighten it.
RE: Selecting bolt and nut
Cost
Availability
Manufacturability (if that's a word)
Servicability