About American Carriage Bolts

American carriage bolts are widely used in the North American market and related fields due to their standardized size and high-quality materials. Through advanced production processes and strict quality control, the high quality and reliability of the products are ensured. Its main application scenarios include construction and woodworking, machinery manufacturing, furniture manufacturing, and automobiles and transportation. Gangtong further enhances the market competitiveness and customer satisfaction of its products by providing professional technical support and efficient after-sales service.

Difference between American carriage bolts and metric systems

Size standard

American system: American carriage bolts use imperial units (such as inches) and comply with ANSI/ASME B18.5 standards. Its thread specifications are usually in inches, such as 1/4-20, 5/16-18, etc.

Metric system: Metric carriage bolts use metric units (such as millimeters) and comply with ISO standards or DIN standards. Its thread specifications are usually in millimeters, such as M6, M8, M10, etc.

Thread standard

American system: The thread angle is 60 degrees.

Metric: The thread angle is also 60 degrees, but the pitch and tooth type are different.

Market demand

American system: Mainly for the North American market (such as the United States and Canada), some American countries also use American standards.

Metric: Mainly for Europe, Asia and other countries that adopt the metric system, such as China, Germany, Japan, etc.

Main application scenarios of American carriage bolts

Construction and carpentry

Wood structure: In wooden structure buildings, American carriage bolts are used to connect wooden beams and columns to ensure the stability of the structure.

Guardrails and fences: Widely used in the installation of wooden guardrails and fences, the square neck design prevents the bolts from rotating.

Machinery manufacturing

Agricultural machinery: In agricultural machinery and equipment, it is used to connect various components to ensure the stability and durability of the equipment.

Industrial equipment: Used to fix and install components of industrial equipment to ensure the safe operation of the equipment.

Furniture manufacturing

Outdoor furniture: Used in outdoor furniture (such as wooden tables, chairs, and benches), the round head design is not only beautiful but also reduces the wear of the exposed parts.

Indoor furniture: used to fix and install wooden furniture parts, increase the stability and durability of furniture.

Automobiles and vehicles

Trucks and trailers: used to connect the carriages of trucks and trailers to ensure the firmness of the carriages.

Railways: used to connect rails and sleepers in railway construction.