5/8-11X2.5 Grade 8 Carriage Bolt

This is a 5/8-11 x 2.5 Grade 8 carriage bolt. The 5/8" diameter and 11 threads per inch define its thread, while the 2.5" length specifies its dimension. The Grade 8 rating indicates high strength, and it is used for heavy-duty fastening applications, often in wood or metal.

Specifications

Diameter	5/8"
Grade	8
Length	2.5"
Thread Pitch	11

About bolts

5/8-11X2.5 Grade 8 Carriage Bolt is listed under Bolts — hex, carriage, structural, eye and u-bolts across grades and finishes. Bolts are externally threaded fasteners designed for insertion through holes in assembled parts, and are normally intended to be tightened or released by torquing a nut. The primary function of a bolt is to create a clamped joint through tension.

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