Overview

The Carbon Steel ASTM A394 Galvanized Hexagon Electric Power Bolt is a specialized fastener designed for structural connections, particularly within electric power transmission and distribution infrastructure. It is manufactured from carbon steel and undergoes a hot-dip galvanization process, providing critical corrosion resistance for outdoor and exposed applications. The hexagonal head design allows for robust tightening with standard tools.

Key Specifications & Features

• Material: Carbon Steel, providing high strength and durability.
• Standard: Conforms to ASTM A394, which specifies galvanized steel transmission tower bolts. This standard ensures suitability for structural applications in electrical infrastructure.
• Head Type: Hexagon Head, facilitating secure torque application with standard wrenches.
• Surface Treatment: Hot-dip Galvanized. This process applies a thick, durable zinc coating, offering excellent protection against rust and corrosion in harsh environmental conditions (e.g., rain, humidity, industrial pollutants).
• Application Specific: “Electric Power Bolt” indicates its primary use in the construction and maintenance of electrical power structures, typically for connecting steel members of transmission towers, substation structures, and other related assemblies.

Application Scenarios

• Electric Power Transmission Towers: Used extensively for connecting various steel components of high-voltage transmission towers, ensuring the structural integrity and stability of these critical infrastructures.
• Substation Structures: Essential for assembling the steel frameworks and components within electrical substations, where long-term durability and resistance to environmental degradation are paramount.
• Overhead Line Construction: Employed in the construction of overhead power lines to secure cross-arms, insulators, and other hardware to poles or towers.
• Renewable Energy Structures: Can be utilized in the structural connections of wind turbine towers or solar panel mounting systems where robust, corrosion-resistant fasteners are required.

Benefits & Advantages

• High Strength: Carbon steel material ensures high tensile strength, capable of withstanding significant structural loads and stresses inherent in electric power applications.
• Superior Corrosion Resistance: Hot-dip galvanization provides a robust barrier against rust and corrosion, extending the service life of the fasteners and reducing maintenance needs in outdoor environments.
• Reliable Performance: Compliance with ASTM A394 guarantees that the bolts meet specific requirements for both mechanical properties and galvanization, ensuring reliable performance in demanding structural applications.
• Ease of Installation: Hexagon head design allows for efficient and secure tightening with common tools, facilitating installation and reducing labor time in the field.
• Long Service Life: Designed for longevity even in harsh weather conditions, contributing to the overall durability and safety of electric power infrastructure.