Stainless Steel U-Bolts

These product names generally list rod diameter first, inside width second and overall length third. Always confirm the individual product drawing because measuring conventions can differ between manufacturers and special eye-set designs.

Standard round U-bolts cover compact mounting and clamping sizes. Long U-bolts provide additional leg length and include four nuts, making them useful where extra adjustment or a deeper mounting assembly is required.

A plate bridges the two threaded legs and can spread clamping force across a wider surface. Confirm that the plate dimensions, hole spacing, rod diameter and installation surface match the application.

A square U-bolt is shaped to sit around rectangular tube, channel or another flat-sided member. A round U-bolt is normally selected for pipe or round tube. Match the inside width and length to the actual member and mounting stack.

Bow and stern eye sets create a reinforced attachment point through a hull or structure. Select by rod diameter, eye width and overall length, and use suitable backing, sealing and installation methods for the structure.

Yes, the five current grouped families in this category are identified as 304 stainless steel. Confirm the individual item specification before ordering if a particular alloy is required for the environment.

Match the inside width to the outside dimension of the pipe, tube or member plus any required clearance. Choose enough overall length for the member, plate or mounting surface, washers, nuts and complete thread engagement. Select rod diameter according to the engineered load and compatible hardware.

Do not assume a U-bolt is rated for lifting, overhead suspension or a critical structural connection. Use it only within the manufacturer’s published application and load information, and obtain engineering approval where failure could cause injury or property damage.

Use compatible nuts and washers, tighten evenly to the specified torque and avoid distorting the clamped member. Stainless threads can gall, so use an approved anti-seize method when specified. Inspect periodically for loosening, deformation, damaged threads, crevice corrosion and movement.