Thread: Bolt size question
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Old 05-31-21, 07:44 PM
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The load limit in shear of a 5mm bolt is over 1000 pounds. The fatigue life of a bolt is reduced markedly if the bolt is improperly preloaded, i.e. it's loose.
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