Three Applications Blind Bolts Are Used For
Blindbolt UK | 9th October 2020
Blind Bolts
Blind bolts are the unsung heroes of our industrial times. These little fasteners are used across the globe in hundreds of industries and businesses, and you may not even realise it. Blind bolt fasteners are one of the things keeping our world together, and both builders and engineers now rely on them implicitly to keep structures secure and safe for years.
A blind bolt is installed through a pre-drilled hole, meaning you only need to be on one side of a material in order to apply them (hence the name 'blind bolt'). They consist of a steel pin, a collar, and a sleeve, all of which work together to create incredibly strong and versatile fasteners. Though blind bolts are used across many areas, here are some of their most common applications.
Blind Bolts for The Construction Industry
Blind bolts are used extensively across the construction industry to fasten building materials and ensure safe, secure construction. Masonry support systems are an area where blind bolts are used particularly highly. These are bracket angle supports that offer a horizontal ledge which supports and reinforces the masonry of stone-clad buildings. Due to their strength, and the ease of their installation, blind bolts are the natural choice to fix these angles to the masonry wall panels.
Blind bolts are also consistently used to secure cladding and facades to the structural frame of the building. Cladding is often attached in order to help compensate for wind load, snow, or other environmental factors. Blind bolts are equally able to handle the pressures of each of these factors, keeping the cladding safely and securely fixed.
Blind Bolts for The Industrial Sector
Alongside these industries, blind bolts are a popular staple of the industrial sector at large. The same qualities that make them a perfect fit for the construction industry - ease of installation, the strength of the join, resistance to corrosion - also make them perfect for other uses. Blind bolts are often used in the construction of heavy machinery, that have to deal with heavy and continuous use.
Blind Bolts for Marine Environments
Finally, stainless steel blind bolts have been put to brilliant use in marine environments, both for construction and strengthening. These could include domestic jobs or tasks such as strengthening marina walls. When dealing with water-based situations, security and strength are paramount, and blind bolts offer both. High-grade stainless-steel bolts are the best option here, as they will not degrade if they are submerged for long periods of time.
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The fact that blind bolts are used in such a wide range of different industries just shows how important they are for the future. At Blind Bolt, we are continuing to find new ways to improve our blind fixings as well as constantly discovering brand new avenues where our products can save you time and money while also increasing the range of blind bolt sizes, we offer in order to fit your requirements.
Have any questions? Get in touch and speak to a member of the Blind Bolt team today on +61 3 9757 4989 or send us an email at enquiries@blindbolt.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you.
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