When Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) order their fasteners and supplies, they tend to send in requests in high volume, regularly scheduled types of orders. These OEMs assume that the supplier will be able to produce the required number of round U bolts to fill their order without fail and without delay.
Manufacturer Requirements
In addition to simply filling the order, the OEM needs to have the assurance that the product will be delivered to the specifications required. This means top quality, consistent fasteners with each order, regardless of the volume. Not all fastener manufacturers can work to these requirements, so taking the time to confirm production and delivery as well as check on quality is always essential.
Over and above the ability to meet production requirements and standards, there are a few essential considerations when placing the first order for the bolts. If custom bolts are required, that are outside of the typical dimension for standard round U bolts, taking the time to ensure the measurements are correct will be a quick task that is well worth the time.
Measuring a U Bolt
All round U bolts, or U bolts of any shape or bend type, are measured in the same way. This includes the diameter, the distance and the length of the leg.
The diameter is the diameter of the bolt itself, which is measured at the base of one of the legs. The distance is the internal distance of the bend of the U bolt measured the inside. In other words, it is the gap in the middle between the two legs, not including the diameter of either.
Finally, the length of the leg is the distance from the interior bend of round U bolts to the end of the leg. Be careful not to measure to the outside of the bend and include the bolt diameter when ordering.
