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Buffalo Bolts
A product (originally developed under our own patent) offering a range of different bolt head shapes insert moulded onto nylon or polypropylene threaded rod, resulting in a stronger bolt than a conventional moulded bolt and much less expensive than machining from bar.
Material
Manufactured from nylon, one of the strongest grades of engineering plastic. Polypropylene bolts also available in sizes M8-M16 in certain head shapes – please contact our Sales Team for details.
Sizes
Isometric sizes:
Buffalo Panel Bolts - M6, M8, M10, M12, M16*
Buffalo Hexagon Bolts - M8, M10, M12, M16, M20
Buffalo Eye Bolts - M12
Buffalo Cheese and Wing Head Bolts - M10, M12
Buffalo Coach Bolts - M10, M12
*M16 Panel Bolt does not have plain shank below the head.
Nominal Equivalent Sizes Metric size with nominal imperial equivalent |
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M6 |
M8 |
M10 |
M12 |
M16 |
M20 |
1/4" |
5/16" |
3/8" |
1/2" |
5/8" |
3/4" |
Dimensions
Please see drawings below.
Length
Any length from 50mm to 1,000mm for any size.
Quality
Manufactured to the highest quality by a process
that ensures exceptionally strong bolts.
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An extensive range of metric nuts and washers in nylon or polypropylene is available to suit the items above.
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T-nut Connectors
A strong connecting fastener to complement the range of nylon threaded rod and Buffalo bolts, available in a range of head styles, sizes and colours.
Material
Manufactured from nylon 6.6, one of the strongest grades of engineering plastic.
Dimensions
Please see the drawings and tables below.
Quality
Manufactured to the same high and exacting standards as our bolts to ensure strength.
FLAT HEAD |
HEX SOCKET HEAD |
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CONTOUR HEAD |
Open |
With separate hexagon plug |
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FLAT HEAD |
CONTOUR HEAD |
HEX SOCKET HEAD |
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A |
M10 |
M12 |
M16 |
M12 |
M16 |
M10 |
M6 |
B |
16 |
20 |
24 |
20 |
24 |
16.5 |
12 |
C |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
35 |
D |
4.5 |
4.5 |
4.5 |
7 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
E |
60 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
30 |
30 |
F |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
8 |
8 |
A = shank internal thread
B = shank o/d
C = shank length
D = Head thickness (max)
E = head o/d
F = socket drive size
All nominal sizes shown are in mm
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Technical Data for Buffalo Bolts and T-nut Connectors
MECHANICAL |
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PROPERTY |
DRY TEMP. |
UNITS |
NYLON 66 |
Tensile Strength |
23 |
N/mm2 |
62 - 83 |
Elongation |
23 |
% |
20 - 200 |
Modulus of elasticity |
23 |
N/mm2 |
1733 - 2744 |
Hardness: |
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Rockwell |
23 |
R112 - R120 |
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Durometer |
23 |
D80 - D85
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Flexural strength |
23 |
N/mm2 |
86 - 97 |
Deformation under load 14N/mm2 after 24hrs |
50 |
% |
1.0 - 3.0 |
Impact - Izod Notched at 50% RH |
23 |
J/m |
110 |
THERMAL |
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PROPERTY |
UNITS |
NYLON 66 |
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
10 -6 /K |
100 |
Melting point |
degC |
260 |
Flammability |
Self extinguishing |
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Coefficient of thermal conductivity |
W/K.m |
0.24 |
Deflection temperature: |
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at 0.5N/mm2 |
degC |
203 |
at 1.8N/mm2 |
degC |
60 |
WORKING LOADS Recommended maximum safe vertical working loads for Bluemay Nylon Threaded Rod, Buffalo Bolts and T-nut Connectors: |
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M6 |
M8 |
M10 |
M12 |
M16 |
M20 |
30kg |
50kg |
80kg |
120kg |
165kg |
215kg |
66lb |
110lb |
176lb |
264lb |
344lb |
474lb |
Temperature range from +50degC to -30degC |
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(Please note: figures quoted are for vertical loads only |
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