Use of High-Quality J Bolts Is Crucial
If you build your structures with substandard J-Bolts, they may be more vulnerable to harm from the chaos of natural disasters.
A scenario where roofs below design wind speed were blown off because of high wind speeds was analyzed, and the underlying cause for the roofs being blown off was due to the use of substandard J-Bolts in the design, according to a report from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation, & Safety from the Government of Western Australia.
The loss of the roofing had a detrimental effect on:
- the homeowners whose residences are impacted by the missing roofs; and
- The damage to the builder’s reputation
- the cost of corrective action as well as any fines levied by the Building Services Board.
It is crucial to ensure that materials used in structure design, like J Bolts, are of good quality and pass material testing standards in order to protect lives and the reputation of builders.
Uses of J Bolt
Construction:
- Roofing Support by hooking to channel beam
- Hooking onto rebar embedded in concrete, with threading on top
Homeowners:
- Building garages
- Building foundations
- Attaching walls to concrete
Composition of J Bolt
These J Bolts are manufactured with stainless steel.
Stainless steel alloys are notable for their resistance to heat and corrosion. Its minimum chromium concentration of 10.5%, which provides it a greater corrosion resistance compared to other forms of steel, is one of stainless steel’s key properties.
Stainless steel has many advantageous qualities that significantly contribute to its widespread use as J Bolts. Most importantly, it has a high level of corrosion resistance due to its chromium content. This kind of steel is about 200 times more corrosion resistant than steel without chromium because of the 10.5% minimum level. Stainless steel does not require treatment, coating, or painting once it is put to use.
Other desirable characteristics of stainless steel:
- Corrosion resistant
- High tensile strength
- Very durable
- Temperature resistant
- Easy formability and fabrication
- Low-maintenance (long lasting)
- Attractive appearance
- Environmentally friendly (recyclable)
We also carry regular J Bolts not made of stainless steel.
