The Science Behind Tightness: How Tight is Alright?
Ever wondered why one bolt holds steady for decades, while another loosens faster than a bloke’s grip on Dry July? It’s not magic — it’s science.
Technical
What Do I Need to Know About Fasteners?
Whether you're building a deck, fixing a boat trailer, or trying to stop your shed door falling off again, the fasteners you use matter.
Stainless Essentials for Fishing
If you’ve spent more than ten minutes near saltwater with a tackle box in hand, you already know this: the ocean is not kind to anything made of inferior metal.
Are Grade 12.9 Bolts Overkill for Your Project?
At Bolt-In Co Sunshine Coast, we stock all kinds of fasteners — from the humble coach screw to the kind of bolt you’d use to keep a tank’s wheels on. Somewhere near the top of the strength food chain? That’d be your Grade 12.9 steel bolts.
A Deep Dive Into Stainless Steel Fasteners
If you’re a boatie, you already know: stainless is non-negotiable. You wouldn’t trust your hull to mild steel, so why trust your hardware?
Nuts and Bolts: The Unseen Heroes of the Construction World
Discover top-quality nuts, bolts, and fasteners with Bolt-In Co, the Sunshine Coast’s trusted supplier. Get the right fastener for the job—because solid work starts with the best hardware!
Swaging Solutions for Wire Rope Balustrades
How to Organise a Custom Wire Rope Balustrade Solution with Bolt-In Co Sunshine Coast
How to Organise a Custom Wire Rope Balustrade Solution with Bolt-In Co Sunshine Coast Are you looking to enhance a property with a sleek, modern wire rope balustrade solution, custom-made for your project so you all you need to worry about is the installation? Bolt-In Co is here to make the process easy. We specialise in stainless steel wire rope balustrade solutions that provide safety, style, and durability. Here’s what’s involved when you organise a custom balustrade solution with Bolt-In Co Sunshine Coast.
An important note: Wire rope balustrades are a fabulous indoor / outdoor option to create an effective and stylish balustrade solution. We sell only high quality products which are in a stainless steel grade suitable for coastal applications, and engineered to last.
Like other building products, you can avoid many problems simply by shopping with a supplier dedicated to quality products and results! For custom balustrade solutions on the Sunshine Coast, that’s Bolt-In Co!
How to Organise a Custom Wire Rope Balustrade Solution with Bolt-In Co:
1. Measure up Your Job First, you’ll need to know the details about your wire rope lengths. We cut these to size for you, so you will need to know:
a. How long your wire rope runs are between each terminating post.
b. How many of each run you will need taking into account legislative requirements.
*Internal wire rope installation by Pizzica Properties PTY LTD
2. What type of Wire Rope will you use?
The next question to answer is what type of wire rope you would like to use in your project. Wire rope comes in a variety of thicknesses and different ropes have different price points. You can review our wire rope options here, or if you’re not sure about this, just ask our team and we can guide you towards the right type of wire rope for your balustrade project. Typically all wire rope balustrades for residential applications are 3.2mm diameter.
*External wire rope installation by Swan Built Carpentry Sunshine Coast
3. What type of fittings will you use?
Fittings are essential to create the connections between your wire ropes and posts. There are a variety of fittings available – check out this website page for more information on our fittings. Alternatively, ask our team and we can guide you towards the fittings you will need for your project.
4. Swaging
*Bolt-In Co Sunshine Coast Swaging Press
Swaging is the process of attaching the wire rope to the fittings. This creates a permanent bond of sufficient strength to endure the tension of the installed wire rope. There are two ways to approach swaging – we can do it for you, or, if you are purchasing wire rope from Bolt-In Co, we also hire swaging presses if you’d like to take care of your own swaging.
5. Get a Quote
After you have this information: your lengths, the type of wire rope you will be using, the fittings you will need, and your swaging solution, we can give you a quote and an estimated time to pickup or deliver your custom wire rope balustrade solution. We can generally have your wire rope ready for pickup or delivery within 2 business days of your order. When it’s time to organise a wire rope balustrade solution, talk to our team to get a great result. We use high quality stainless steel products, and we customise them for your project so all you need to worry about is the installation. If you have any questions about this process, contact our team for more information.How to Stop Your Outdoor Fasteners Corroding
Whether you’re a professional builder or a D.I.Y enthusiast, if you’ve ever built something, you will know the essential role of fasteners in any construction project. You will also be aware of the detrimental consequences of corrosion on steel elements outdoors. Outdoor steel elements, including fasteners, are faced with corrosion due to elemental conditions such as rain, dirt, bacteria or even electrical current. Corrosion is a long-term problem that will eat away at the integrity of your fasteners, and subsequently the integrity of your structure. When undertaking a project, it is essential to select fasteners that are suitable for the environment they will be functioning in. For fasteners on the Sunshine Coast, drop into Bolt-In Co at Wises Road for all of your nuts and bolts needs. We also ship Australia-wide, and offer great prices on a wide range of high quality components.
Different Types of Outdoor Fasteners
Fasteners are hardware designed for joining (or fastening) two or more items together. Common examples of outdoor fasteners include nuts, bolts, hooks, brackets, clamps, nuts, washers, rivets bolts, anchors, screws, and nails.
Corrosion on the Sunshine Coast
Corrosion is a natural process which causes the deterioration of metal, generally due to exposure to a various range of elements. One of these is moisture, and another is salt. In a coastal area such as the Sunshine Coast, the outdoor environment is highly corrosive due to high humidity (moisture), rainfall, and south-easterly winds blowing salt-laden air inland. The closer you are to the beach, the greater the amplification of these conditions.
How to Stop Your Outdoor Fasteners Corroding
The key to preventing your outdoor fasteners corroding is awareness of the issue and purchasing a suitable grade of steel for the project - for example, a grade with corrosive resistance. The recommended standard for residential construction of corrosion resistant grade is SS316 steel, a combination of materials that is granted its resistant properties from the inclusion of the molybdenum alloy. In comparison with other grades of stainless steel, SS316 has a stronger resistance to corrosion. While 316 steel is one of the strongest and most resistant materials, the
appropriate maintenance must be applied in conjunction to avoid corrosion on outdoor appliances.
Practicing Maintenance on Your Outdoor Fasteners
The next best thing in addition to selecting an appropriate grade of steel for your fasteners, is the practice of longevity. Practicing maintenance and cleaning your fasteners is important to monitor the integrity of your structure over the long term. An affective way of preventing your steel from corroding is the use of insulation or a protective coating. A protective coat could include simply painting your outdoor fasteners. Cleaning your stainless steel is essential to remove the build-up of salts and grime that will kick off corrosion on your fasteners.
In Conclusion
Having looked at corrosion and its consequences, its clear that corrosion resistant steel is the primary component to prevention. Here in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast our local team of experts have the ability to provide you with the highest quality fasteners, for the best price. Come visit us on Wises Rd at Bolt-In.co Sunshine Coast!
