Hammer335i
Structural
- Jan 25, 2011
- 21
Friends,
I am looking at designing a grade 5 3/8" bolt assembly that needs a 1"x7/16" slot for horizontal adjustability (force will be in tension, perpendicular to the slot). I prefer the bolt to be secured with a standard serrated flange hex nut, but I am wondering if the limited amount of flange material will be enough to keep the serrated teeth engaged with the material at the edges of the slot and not become loose over time. i dont think it will pull through the slot, I am just worried it will loosen.
has anyone had any experience with this? Does any one recommend against this or am I okay?
Thanks,
Paul
I am looking at designing a grade 5 3/8" bolt assembly that needs a 1"x7/16" slot for horizontal adjustability (force will be in tension, perpendicular to the slot). I prefer the bolt to be secured with a standard serrated flange hex nut, but I am wondering if the limited amount of flange material will be enough to keep the serrated teeth engaged with the material at the edges of the slot and not become loose over time. i dont think it will pull through the slot, I am just worried it will loosen.
has anyone had any experience with this? Does any one recommend against this or am I okay?
Thanks,
Paul