U-Bolt with Mounting Plate

A U-bolt with mounting plate is a U-shaped bolt supplied with a flat plate that fits over the legs. It clamps pipes, tubes or round sections to a support.

A U-bolt with a mounting plate clamps a pipe, tube or rod against a flat surface. It usually takes two nuts of the same thread, and the plate spreads the load on the mounting face. It often suits outdoor and industrial fixing where the assembly is exposed to weather.

Hot dip galvanising gives a thick zinc coating for outdoor and wet service. Plain finish is bare metal and needs painting or oiling to resist rust. PTFE coating gives low friction and some chemical resistance.

This kind of U-bolt is often made in stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316, high tensile steel or mild steel. Stainless steel 316 suits marine and chemical exposure, while mild steel is for general use.

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 for the steel and a certificate of conformance for the finished part. Check thread form, plate flatness and that the coating is even with no bare spots.