If you buy fasteners for a living (or you’ve been thrown into it—happens a lot), double end stud bolts are probably on your weekly RFQ list. They’re deceptively simple: threads on both ends, a plain shank in the middle. Yet the difference between a good stud and a liability? Usually hidden in material control, heat treatment, and thread integrity.
A few trends keep coming up: API 20E/20F compliance requests from oil and gas, rising demand for hot-dip galvanized studs for coastal wind projects, and traceability down to heat number as a standard expectation—not a “nice to have.” Many buyers also ask for magnetic particle inspection on critical diameters ≥M24. And yes, shorter lead times are back in fashion (weren’t they always?).
Materials: carbon steel (8.8/10.9), alloy (ASTM A193 B7/B16), stainless (A2-70/A4-80). Coatings: black oxide, zinc, mechanical zinc, HDG, Dacromet, Zn-Ni. Threads: metric (ISO 965-2) or UNC/UNF (ASME B1.1), rolled or cut.
| Parameter | Typical Range (≈) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | M6–M48 (1/4"–2") | Larger sizes on request |
| Length (L) | 30–1500 mm | Custom cut lengths |
| Thread length each end | 2d–3d | Per ASME B18.31.2/ISO practice |
| Tensile strength | 800–1040 MPa (8.8–10.9); B7 ≥125 ksi | Real-world use may vary |
| Certs | ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (on request) | EN 10204 3.1 MTC |
Service life: around 10–25 years with proper coating and torque discipline; offshore may need duplex stainless or thermal spray. Honestly, installation torque and gasket selection make or break it.
Flange joints in petrochem, skid packages, structural steel splices, mining conveyors, wind hubs, rail infrastructure. Many customers say rolled-thread B7 studs reduced fatigue failures on vibrating assemblies—small change, big win.
| Vendor Type | Lead Time | Certs | Customization | Price Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory in Hebei (origin listed above) | 7–20 days | ISO 9001, IATF (often) | High: non-standard threads, HDG, markings | $ |
| Trading house | Varies | Depends on source | Medium | $$ |
| Global brand | Stock + MTO | API 20E/20F options | High | $$$ |
Ask Wire Bolts Suppliers for: rolled threads on both ends, partial-thread control (2d vs 3d), nut compatibility (A194 2H/8), dual certs (ISO 898-1 + ASTM A193), and torque-tension charts. Marking with heat number on the shank saves headaches later.
A refinery turnaround needed 3,000 pcs M30×260 B7 studs, HDG, in 10 days. The Hebei factory rolled the threads, ran 480 h salt-spray panels for reference (ASTM B117), and shipped with 3.1 certs. Maintenance reported smoother run-in torque and fewer re-torques after hydrotest—anecdotal, but consistent with rolled-thread behavior.
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