Value Collection BOEC15208wHex Elevator Bolt 5/16-18

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION BOEC15208wHex is a Grade 2 steel elevator bolt designed for conveyor, agricultural, and bulk-handling applications where a low-profile flat head and wide bearing surface are required. The 5/16-18 UNC thread and 2.5-inch overall length make this a standard workhorse fastener for attaching buckets, flights, and belting to conveyor systems. The uncoated steel construction suits interior or protected installations. The large head diameter, ranging from 1.188 to 1.227 inches, distributes clamping load across soft or fibrous materials without pulling through.

This elevator bolt is used in grain elevators, feed mills, food-processing conveyor lines, and general industrial belt-bucket assemblies. The flat mushroom-style head seats flush or slightly recessed into rubber, leather, or polymer belting, keeping the running surface clear of protrusions. Installation is typically performed by millwrights, maintenance mechanics, or industrial contractors as part of belt assembly or bucket replacement operations. This bolt ships and is sold individually but carries a minimum order quantity of 100 pieces per order.

Key Features

• 5/16-18 UNC thread for broad nut and hardware compatibility
• 2.5-inch overall length suits standard bucket-belt stack-ups
• Wide flat head (1.188 to 1.227 inches diameter) reduces pull-through in soft belting
• Grade 2 steel construction meets typical agricultural and industrial conveyor requirements
• Uncoated finish — suitable for painted, galvanized, or further-coated assemblies
• Flat head profile keeps belt running surface clear of obstructions

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-dimension replacement elevator bolt for 5/16-18 UNC flat-head applications in conveyor bucket and belting assemblies across agricultural, industrial, and bulk-material handling equipment.

Installation Notes

Elevator bolts are installed by millwrights or maintenance mechanics during conveyor belt assembly or bucket replacement. Lock out and tag out all conveyor drive power before servicing any belt or bucket hardware. Use the appropriate flat washer and nut on the belt back side to achieve proper clamping without crushing the belting material. Do not overtighten — snug to the point of firm belt contact using standard hand tools.