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Hex Bolt Typical Characteristics

Attribute Characteristic(s)
Fastener Description Headed Fastener with External Screw Threads
Common Name(s) Hex Bolt, Hex Head Bolt, Cap Screw, Hex Cap Screw, Hex Head Cap
Screw, Machine Bolt, Hex Machine Bolt, Hex Head Machine Bolt;
Tap Bolt, Hex Tap Bolt, Hex Head Tap Bolt if fully threaded
Sizes Available 1/4" to 4"
Thread Type(s) Machine Screw
Threads per Inch 20 to 6 for UNC (Coarse) and 28 to 12 for UNF (Fine)
Thread Direction(s) Right-Hand
Point Style(s) Not pointed or chamfered to protect first thread and facilitate entry
into internally threaded part
Lengths Available 3/8" to 24"
Measurement System Inch Series
Common Drive Style(s) Hex Head
Common Head Style(s) Hex Head
Common Grade(s) For Steel Bolts: ASTM A307, SAE Grades 2, 5, 8; also non-standard
Grade 9
Common Material(s) Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, Silicon Bronze, Nylon
Common Finish(es) For Steel Bolts: Zinc Plating (with Clear or Yellow Chromate),
Hot Dip Galvanizing
Note(s) Common Countries of Origin: Imported, North America (Canada), USA
NOTES:
1. For reference only.