hex bolts

Six-sided screw heads

Hex bolts are fasteners with a hexagonal head designed to be tightened or loosened with a wrench or socket.

The six-sided head distinguishes them from other bolt types and allows for high torque application.

They're standard hardware in construction, machinery, and automotive work: The deck was secured with galvanized hex bolts.

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fastener head type

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Fasteners with hexagonal recesses

carriage bolts

fastener function

hex boltshex nuts

Threaded six-sided fasteners

nuts · rivets · welded joints · washers

fastening method

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Permanent metal fasteners

welding · adhesives · glue · nails · staples

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G