What are Anchor Bolts?

Anchor bolts are created to attach structural elements to concrete. In our industry, anchor bolts are generally used to attach steel to concrete. One end is installed into the concrete, while the opposite end is threaded to attach structural support.

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Anchor Bolt Types

 

There are 4 major types of anchor bolts: L-shaped, double-ended rods with plate, headed, and swedge. Each type has its own applications, sizes, and benefits. Let's take a look at each type of anchor bolt and how they are used in structural applications every day.

Anchor Bolt Types

L-Shaped Anchor Bolts

 

L-Shaped anchor bolts are used in numerous applications including light poles, sign structures, heavy equipment, and tooling. At Classic Metallic, we distribute L-shaped bolts in 3/8”-2.5” diameter and any length needed in the following standards: A307, F1554 -36, F1554-55, F1554-105, A193 B7, 304 Stainless, 316 stainless, and any grade the customer might need.

 

Double Ended Rods with Plate

 

These types of anchors are double-ended rods with a plate washer added at one end. The plate could either be welded to the anchor bolt itself, or it could be tack welded to a nut entrenched in concrete. Plate bolts are used mainly in constructing columns for buildings, highway signs, and other applications. At Classic Metallic, we distribute straight with plate bolts in 3/8”-4” diameter and any length needed in the following standards: A307, F1554 -36, F1554-55, F1554-105, A193 B7, 304 Stainless, 316 stainless, and any grade the customer might need.

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Headed Anchor Bolts

 

Unlike most anchor bolts, headed anchor bolts have a fabricated head on their unthreaded end. It is generally a hex, heavy hex, or square head. The head is installed into the concrete to secure a variety of constructions including structural columns, bridge railing, and light poles. At Classic Metallic, we distribute straight with headed anchor bolts in 1/2”-2” diameter and any length needed in the following standards: A307, F1554 -36, F1554-55, F1554-105, A193 B7, 304 Stainless, 316 stainless, and any grade the customer might need.

 

Swedge Bolts

 

Swedge bolts comprise round bar steel that is threaded at one end and “swedged” on the other. “Swedged” means one end will have multiple indentions to permit concrete to flow into them. Swedge bolts are 100% domestic because they are used for connecting girders and piers. Most swedge bolts are hot-dipped galvanized and come in diameters starting from 5/8” to 4”. They are also available with other materials such as stainless steel.

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