1/2-13 x 6 Stainless Steel 18-8 Tap Bolt

Description

1/2-13 x 6 Stainless Steel (SS) 18-8 Tap Bolt is a high-quality, durable fastener that offers greater corrosion resistance than zinc alternatives, featuring a fully threaded shank for use in marine, chemical-exposure, and moisture-heavy applications.

Tap bolts have a flat bearing surface, a hexagonal head, and a fully threaded shank from head to tip. Their six-sided head allows for easy tightening with standard wrenches and sockets, and the full-thread design combined with stainless steel construction provides reliable performance in corrosive environments.

Stainless Steel (SS) 18-8

• Stainless Steel 18-8 tap bolts have a higher corrosion resistance than zinc alternatives
• These are often used around chemicals or saltwater, and in applications requiring a clean, polished appearance

1/2-13 x 6 SS 18-8 Tap Bolt Features

• High torque capacity due to the six-sided head, allowing use with wrenches, ratchets, and impact drivers
• Fully threaded shank from head to tip, allowing engagement along the entire bolt length for greater versatility
• Corrosion and scratch resistant, durable when submerged in water or exposed to mild chemicals

Common Uses

• Marine construction, docks, and boat building
• Food processing, water treatment, and chemical handling equipment
• Outdoor structures, coastal construction, and applications requiring a clean aesthetic finish

Application

• Only insert into a pre-drilled and, when required, tapped hole
• Use a wrench, socket, or impact driver sized to the hex head
• Pair with an appropriate nut and washer for through-bolting applications; use with a tapped hole when threading directly into material

Tips

• Always use a washer under the head to distribute load and prevent surface damage
• Tap bolts are measured from directly under the head to the tip of the threaded shank
• Use stainless steel nuts and washers to avoid galvanic corrosion when pairing with SS 18-8 fasteners