U Bolts: Your Questions Answered

U bolts are fasteners that feature a curved body, shaped like the letter “U”. These bolts have screw threads on both ends and require washers and nuts to be secured.

What are U-bolts used for?

Due to their shape, u bolts are ideal for round-shaped objects, such as beams, poles, pipping and tubes. U-bolts are commonly used to support pipework.

Types of U bolts.

There are three main types of U bolts: round U bolts, semi round U bolts and square U bolts. These are named based on the type of bends used on U bolts.

At Speedy Fixings, we stock a wide range of U bolts for sale which vary in size, material and finish. This includes zinc plated U bolts, galvanized U bolts, stainless steel U bolts and u bolts with plates. Our U bolts are categorised by thread size and pipe size (nominal bore).

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Our most popular U bolts include M10 40mm Galvanised U Bolt with Backing Plate, M10 40mm Galvanised U Bolt with Nuts and M10 50mm Galvanised U Bolt with Nuts. If you require non-standard sizes and/or backing plates, contact us today as these can be quickly manufactured to meet your requirements.

Are U bolts graded?

U bolt grade is a measurement of the strength of the material.

How to measure u bolt?

The main measurements required to choose the right U bolt include thread size, pipe size, inside leg length and distance between legs.

How to install a U bolt.

Materials:

  • U bolt
  • U bolt plate
  • Nuts
  • Washers
  • Wrench

How to:

Step 1. Place the U bolt around the pipe or pole.

Step 2. Insert the U bolt plate into the two u bolt threads.

Step 3. Please a washer and a nut on each end of the U bolt threads. Fasten the fixings with a wrench.

Step 4. Ensure that proper u bolt fit has been achieved. The shape of the U bolt bend should match the bend of the object being attached to. This is essential to ensure that the pressure from the U bolt is evenly distributed along the width of the object.

Whether you are looking for “U bolts near me” or “U bolts suppliers”, search no further than Speedy Fixings. We are sure you will find the right U bolt for your project amongst our wide selection of U bolts. Contact our team if you require non-standard U bolts sizes. We can also supply to order bespoke U Bolts, such as Square Base U Bolt, Vee Base U Bolts and Long Leg U Bolts.