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UNITED INDUSTRIES GROUP, INC.

 
Bolt Fasteners used in tank lap joints as follows: ½” - 13 UNC - 2A rolled thread.

• SAE J429 grade 8 (>1 1/4" bolt length)

• SAE J429 grade 5 (1 1/4" bolt length)
• SAE J429 grade 2 (1" bolt length)

1. SAE J429 Grade 2

a) Tensile Strength - 74,000 psi Min.

b) Proof Load - 55,000 psi Min.

c) Allowable shear stress with threads excluded from the shear plane:18,164psi Min.

2. SAE J429 Grade 5

a) Tensile Strength - 120,000 psi Min.

b) Proof L o a d -85,000 psi Min.

c) Allowable shear stress with threads excluded from the shear plane:29,454psi Min.

3. SAE J429 Grade 8

a) Tensile Strength - 150,000 psi Min.

b) Proof Load - 120,000 psi Min.

c) Allowable shear stress with threads excluded from the shear plane:36,818psi Min.

4. Bolt Finish

o Zinc, mechanically deposited. 2.0 mils minimum - under bolt head, on shank and
threads.
o JS1000 Plating System
o Hot-Dip Galvanized system.

5. Bolt Head Encapsulation:

ƒ High impact polypropylene co-polymer encapsulation of entire bolt head up to the

splines on the shank.
ƒ Natural resin with UV (ultraviolet) light inhibitor (ultraviolet light resistant material).
ƒ Color: Black.

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