J-Bolt

A J-bolt is a bent bolt with a hook at one end, used to hold down parts or anchor them to a base. The shape allows it to grip around a pipe, cable or rod.

A J-bolt holds down a part that sits on a base, such as a pipe, a post or a machine foot. It passes through a drilled hole and takes a nut and often a washer of the same thread and class. The hook end can be set into concrete or hooked over an edge before the nut is tightened.

Galvanised finish gives a zinc coating that protects against rust, often for outdoor or damp conditions. Zinc-plated finish also provides a zinc layer, usually thinner, for indoor or mild exposure.

J-bolts are often made in steel for general holding work. Steel can be plain or coated to resist corrosion.

This is a general guide to checking this kind of part. It says nothing about any supplier's parts.

Ask for a mill test certificate or a certificate of conformance for the steel. On receipt, check the hook shape, thread condition and finish for damage.