KD Fasteners, Inc. uses the lightweight and corrosion resistance of aluminum to manufacture a bolt with the best strength-to-weight ratio available – the aluminum heavy hex bolt.

Made with a larger head than standard hex bolts, our aluminum heavy hex bolts are stronger than the average hex bolt and have more pull power. Aluminum heavy hex bolts can be used in the aerospace, aircraft, military, chemical processing, oil and gas, and marine industries.

Heavy Hex Bolt Aluminum Aluminum Heavy Hex Bolts Options & Features

  • Custom made with quick turnaround
  • Available in Aluminum 2024 T4, 6061 T6, 7075 T6
  • Available in standard (inch) and metric sizing
  • Custom sized diameter up to 3 ½ inches
  • Imported and domestic brands available
  • MilSpec compliant

Whether you need a standard or custom size, KD Fasteners has a solution for you. We provide a variety of services and some of the industries we supply are automotive, chemical, marine, military, and many more. Contact us today by calling 1-800-736-5014 or filling out our contact form.

 

Typical Aluminum Chemical Analysis

 Grade Cu* Si* Fe* Mn* Mg* Zn* Cr* Ti* Other* Al*
2024 3.80/4.9 .50 Max. .50 Max. .30/.90 Max. 1.20/1.80 Max. 0.25 0.1 0.15 .15 Max Remainder
6061 .15/.40 .40/.40 .70 Max .15 Max. .80/1.2 .25 Max. .04/.35 0.15 --  Remainder
7075 1.20/2.20 Max .40 Max .50 Max. .30 Max 2.10/2.90 Max 5.10/6.10 Max. .18/.28 .20 Max .15 Max Remainder

*Chemical analysis will vary on each heat number

Typical Aluminum Mechanical Properties

 Grade Tensile Strength (PSI) Yield Point (PSI) Elongation Brinell Hardness
2024 68,000 47,000 *20 120
6061 45,000 40,000   95
7075 83,000 73,000 11 150