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Really long M12 bolts !

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thermidorthelobster:
I was thinking of AHC as well.  There's very little they don't have.  If you want a 17/32" UNC self-tapping bolt with an octagonal head cast in molybdenum, they'll probably have one.

andycwb:
And the chequerplated 90 that's often in the layby there belong to someone who works there (or perhaps it's the owner, I'm not sure).  First time I ever went in there we got into a discussion about the relative benefits of turbo charging a Chevvy 5.7L engine in a Dakar!

jaws:

--- Quote ---12. whatever as they're a lot stronger. I can snap 10mm 8.8 like a carrot with my knuckle bar...........  
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what you mean is you can't judge when your over tightening something! 8.8 is a normal tensile that is used in most everyday items. i work on hgv's and use 8.8 bolts on a daily basis, they've never let me down yet.[/quote]

Lucy1978:
Try http://local.google.co.uk and search for fixings or fastening suppliers in your area.

freeagent:

--- Quote from: "jaws" ---
--- Quote ---12. whatever as they're a lot stronger. I can snap 10mm 8.8 like a carrot with my knuckle bar...........  
--- End quote ---


what you mean is you can't judge when your over tightening something! 8.8 is a normal tensile that is used in most everyday items. i work on hgv's and use 8.8 bolts on a daily basis, they've never let me down yet.
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I was just thinking the same thing.. the company i work for builds equipment for use on navy ships all around the world (chilled water plants) they are almost completely bolted together with 8.8 bolts, the only time we use stronger is when the fixing is loaded (ie end caps on a presurised vessel) we don't have problems with bolts snapping...

perhaps those that regularly snap 8.8 bolts should introduce themselves to Mr torque wrench...

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