1/2 x 16 SS 18-8 Carriage Bolt

Description

1/2 x 16 SS 18-8 Carriage Bolt is a high-quality, durable fastener, often used for marine projects, that offers greater corrosion resistance than zinc or HDG alternatives. These Stainless Steel (SS) 18-8 fasteners are often used for marine projects, in or around saltwater, or near chemicals.

Carriage bolts have a smooth mushroom head, a square section immediately below, and a partially-threaded circular shank cross-section. Other names for Carriage Bolts include “plow bolts” and “coach bolts,” as the construction of carriages and carriage wheels popularized these fasteners. 

1/2 x 16 SS 18-8 Carriage Bolt Features

• Versatile fastener that can be placed in square or round holes
• Self-locking shape when placed through a square hole
• Tamper-resistant application due to the carriage bolt’s smooth, round head, which prevents turning once installed

Common uses

• Fastening wood to wood, wood to metal, or metal to metal
• Heavy-duty wood applications requiring stronger holds, such as timber bolts or wood screws
• Building bridges, docks, wooden walkways, playground equipment, and industrial signage
• Woodworking, metalworking, marine construction, water conservation and treatment, railroad, farming, and mining industries.

Application

• Only insert into pre-drilled holes
• Use a drill and drill bit
• Pair with appropriate size nut and washer

Tips for 1/2 x 16 SS 18-8 Carriage Bolts

• Using washers with Carriage Bolts helps prevent damage 
• These fasteners are measured along their entire length, right from underneath the head, including the square neck