Rag Bolts are types of fasteners for connecting two pieces of metal and wood, and are an ideal choice for applications like furniture assembly and construction projects.
They consist of four parts: a square head, a threaded shank, and two washers. The thread is coarse for use with hard materials such as steel and wood. The square head stops the bolt turning in place once it is tight in place. Both of these benefits make the fastener ideal for applications where vibration or movement could cause screws to loosen over time.
Washers will provide additional grip and prevent the bolt from damaging the surface as you are tightening it down. Where there is no need for precision alignment between components these are ideal. Additionally, they do well in attaching heavy-duty items such as countertops, shelving, cabinets, and more. Their ability to resist corrosion from exposure to moisture and other elements makes them suitable for outdoor applications also. Finally, they can also be of use in automotive settings when access to nuts or locking mechanisms isn’t available.
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When imperial indented foundation bolting (IFB) to BS.1494 was made obsolete, no equivalent was issued and therefore when they were converted over to metric sizes, they were replaced by and manufactured in accordance with DIN.529, Pattern E.
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