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Bolts
Pentagon Bolts
A bolt with a five-sided head that requires a matching pentagon wrench. The unusual drive deters removal without the correct tool.
Used on fire hydrants, utility cabinets, and public infrastructure that must resist casual tampering. Bought by utility and municipal suppliers.
Standard
To your drawing
Size range
M8 – M20 · 5/16 – 3/4 in
MOQ
From 50 pcs
Lead time
Samples 5–10 days
What we produce
- Carbon steel or stainless steel 304
- Five-sided head requiring a pentagon wrench
- Metric coarse or UNC threads
- Zinc or galvanized finish
Specification notes
- Common lengths from 16 mm to 120 mm
- Made to the buyer's head size and thread callout
- Breakaway head variant available for permanent installs
Specifications
Every line below is a starting point, not a limit. Non-standard sizes, special threads and unusual materials are what we do — send the drawing and we confirm what fits.
| Size range | M8 – M20 · 5/16 – 3/4 in |
|---|---|
| Threads | Metric coarse · UNC |
| Head / geometry | Five-sided head; driven by a pentagon socket wrench |
| Materials | Stainless steel 301 / 303 / 304 / 304L / 316 / 316L / 410 / 416 / 17-4PH · carbon steel 1045 / 1215 / 12L14 · alloy steel 4130 / 4140 · aluminium 2024 / 5052 / 6061 / 7075 · brass · bronze · copper · titanium |
| Finishes | As machined · black oxide · zinc plating · nickel plating · chrome plating · anodizing · passivation (through our vetted partner network) |
| Precision | ±0.01 mm on features that locate, seal or fit; ISO 2768-m for general dimensions |
| Marking | Head marking, grade marking or your own identification mark per drawing |
| Documents | Material certificate (MTR) with every batch, plus pre-shipment photos before dispatch |
| MOQ | From 50 pieces per type and material · samples from 1 piece |
| Sample lead time | 5–10 days |
| Production lead time | 25–35 days after sample approval |
| Quote | Within 24 hours, with DFM feedback |
Standard dimensions
Metric hex head bolts and screws — nominal dimensions (ISO 4014 / ISO 4017)
| d | Pitch (mm) | s (mm) | k (mm) | e (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 0.8 | 8 | 3.5 | 8.79 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 10 | 4 | 11.05 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 13 | 5.3 | 14.38 |
| M10 | 1.5 | 16 | 6.4 | 17.77 |
| M12 | 1.75 | 18 | 7.5 | 20.03 |
| M16 | 2.0 | 24 | 10 | 26.75 |
| M20 | 2.5 | 30 | 12.5 | 33.53 |
| M24 | 3.0 | 36 | 15 | 39.98 |
| M30 | 3.5 | 46 | 18.7 | 50.85 |
| M36 | 4.0 | 55 | 22.5 | 60.79 |
d = nominal thread diameter · s = width across flats · k = head height · e = width across corners. Nominal values; your drawing always takes precedence.
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Send us the drawing
We reply within 24 hours with DFM feedback, a process route and a price. Samples from 1 piece, production from 50 pieces, shipped from Qidong City, Jiangsu Province, China.
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