Lock Bolt & Collar Description

Lock bolts and collars are mechanical fasteners used in various applications to secure components together. Here’s a brief overview of each:

Definition

Lock bolts are a type of fastener that provides a secure, tamper-resistant connection. They often consist of a bolt, a collar, and a locking mechanism.

Applications

Commonly used in construction, automotive, and aerospace industries where high strength and vibration resistance are required.

Advantages

High strength and reliability.
Quick installation with specialized tools.
Reduced risk of loosening under load or vibration.

Definition

Collars are circular devices that can be used to secure or position components along a shaft or rod. They can come in various designs, such as set screw collars or clamp collars.

Applications

Used in machinery, automotive, and robotics to hold parts in place, prevent axial movement, or act as stops.

Advantages

Easy to install and adjust.
Versatile for different applications.
Helps maintain alignment and prevent wear.

Manufacturing Processing of Lock Bolts and Collars

Raw Materials: High-strength steel or other alloys are commonly used due to their durability and load-bearing capacity.

Coatings: Corrosion-resistant coatings may be applied depending on the intended application.

Forging: The raw material is heated and shaped into the basic form of the bolt, which enhances its strength.

Machining: Precision machining is performed to create the threads and define the dimensions of the bolt and collar.

Hardening: The bolts may undergo heat treatment processes like quenching and tempering to increase hardness and strength.

Annealing: Sometimes used to relieve stresses and improve machinability.

Cleaning: The bolts are cleaned to remove any debris or oil.

Coating: Protective coatings, such as zinc plating or other finishes, are applied to prevent corrosion.

Collar Attachment: The collar is attached to the bolt, ensuring the design allows for secure locking.

Locking Mechanism: Depending on the design, the locking mechanism may be integrated during this stage.

Inspection: Each batch undergoes rigorous testing for dimensional accuracy, strength, and surface quality.

Testing: Mechanical tests may include tensile testing, hardness testing, and fatigue testing to ensure reliability.

Packaging: Finished lock bolts are packaged to prevent damage during transport.

Distribution: They are shipped to distributors or directly to customers for use in various applications.

Common Steel Code
Grades Comparison

CHINA/GBISOГΟСТASTMJISDIN
45C45E4451045S45CCK45
20MnTiB
ML08Al1008
  • Carbon Steel
    Excellent strength and hardness.
    Commonly used in general applications.
  • Alloy Steel
    Enhanced strength and toughness.
    Suitable for high-stress applications.
  • Stainless Steel
    Corrosion-resistant.
    Ideal for marine and chemical environments.
  • Common grades: 304, 316.

Common Heat Treatment Process

Heat treatment is a crucial process in the production of lock bolts and collars, enhancing their mechanical properties to meet specific application requirements. Here’s an overview of the heat treatment processes commonly applied:

Hardening

Purpose

Increases hardness and strength by transforming the microstructure of the steel into martensite.

Process

The bolts and collars are heated to a high temperature (typically above the critical temperature) and then rapidly cooled (quenched) using oil or water.

Tempering

Purpose

Reduces brittleness introduced during hardening, improving toughness while retaining much of the hardness.

Process

After hardening, the components are reheated to a lower temperature (typically between 150°C to 650°C) for a specific duration, then cooled.

Normalizing

Purpose

Produces a uniform microstructure, enhancing strength and toughness while improving machinability.

Process

Similar to annealing, but the components are air-cooled after heating.

Annealing

Purpose

Relieves internal stresses, improves machinability, and refines the microstructure for better ductility.

Process

The components are heated to a specific temperature and then allowed to cool slowly in a furnace.

Diameter of Lock Bolts and Collars

Nominal DiameterActual DiameterNominal Riveting ThicknessActual Riveting ThicknessHuck ModelAvdel Model
MinMaxMinMax
5
(3/16″)
4.854.9531.64.8C6LB-R6-2G02621-70602
53.26.4C6LB-R6-3G02621-70603
64.87.9C6LB-R6-4G02621-70604
86.49.5C6LB-R6-5G02621-70605
107.911.1C6LB-R6-6G02621-70606
119.512.7C6LB-R6-7G02621-70607
1311.114.3C6LB-R6-8G02621-70608
1412.715.9C6LB-R6-9G02621-70609
1614.317.5C6LB-R6-10G02621-70610
1715.919.1C6LB-R6-11G02621-70611
1917.520.7C6LB-R6-12G02621-70612
2119.122.2C6LB-R6-13G02621-70613
2220.723.8C6LB-R6-14G02621-70614
2422.225.4C6LB-R6-15G02621-70615
2523.827C6LB-R6-16G02621-70616
2725.428.6C6LB-R6-17G02621-70617
282730.2C6LB-R6-18G02621-70618
3028.631.8C6LB-R6-19G02621-70619
3230.233.4C6LB-R6-20G02621-70620
6
(1/4”)
6.456.5831.64.8C6LB-R8-2G02621-70802
53.26.4C6LB-R8-3G02621-70803
64.87.9C6LB-R8-4G02621-70804
86.49.5C6LB-R8-5G02621-70805
107.911.1C6LB-R8-6G02621-70806
119.512.7C6LB-R8-7G02621-70807
1311.114.3C6LB-R8-8G02621-70808
1412.715.9C6LB-R8-9G02621-70809
1614.317.5C6LB-R8-10G02621-70810
1715.919.1C6LB-R8-11G02621-70811
1917.520.7C6LB-R8-12G02621-70812
2119.122.2C6LB-R8-13G02621-70813
2220.723.8C6LB-R8-14G02621-70814
2422.225.4C6LB-R8-15G02621-70815
2523.827C6LB-R8-16G02621-70816
2725.428.6C6LB-R8-17G02621-70817
282730.2C6LB-R8-18G02621-70818
3028.631.8C6LB-R8-19G02621-70819
3230.233.4C6LB-R8-20G02621-70820
8
(5/16”)
8.058.1863.29.5C6LB-R10-4G02621-71004
106.412.7C6LB-R10-6G02621-71006
139.515.9C6LB-R10-8G02621-71008
1612.719.18.05~8.1802621-71010
1915.922.2C6LB-R10-12G02621-71012
2219.125.4C6LB-R10-14G02621-71014
2522.228.6C6LB-R10-16G02621-71016
2825.431.8C6LB-R10-18G02621-71018
3228.634.9C6LB-R10-20G02621-71020
10
(3/8”)
9.659.7863.29.5C6LB-R12-4G02621-71204
106.412.7C6LB-R12-6G02621-71206
139.515.9C6LB-R12-8G02621-71208
1612.719.1C6LB-R12-10G02621-71210
1915.922.2C6LB-R12-12G02621-71212
2219.125.4C6LB-R12-14G02621-71214
2522.228.6C6LB-R12-16G02621-71216
2825.431.8C6LB-R12-18G02621-71218
3228.634.9C6LB-R12-20G02621-71220
12
(1/2”)
12.513.166.3512.7C50LR-BR16-402861-01604
1212.719.1C50LR-BR16-802861-01608
1819.125.4C50LR-BR16-1202861-01612
2425.431.8C50LR-BR16-1602861-01616
3131.838.1C50LR-BR16-2002861-01620
3738.144.5C50LR-BR16-2402861-01624
4444.550.8C50LR-BR16-2802861-01628
5050.857.2C50LR-BR16-3202861-01632
5757.263.5C50LR-BR16-3602861-01636
6363.569.9C50LR-BR16-4002861-01640
7069.876.2C50LR-BR16-4402861-01644
7776.282.6C50LR-BR16-4802861-01648
8382.688.9C50LR-BR16-5202861-01652
8988.995.3C50LR-BR16-5602861-01656
9595.3101.6C50LR-BR16-6002861-01660
16
(5/8”)
15.716.366.3512.7C50LR-BR20-402861-02004
1212.719.1C50LR-BR20-802861-02008
1819.125.4C50LR-BR20-1202861-02012
2425.431.8C50LR-BR20-1602861-02016
3131.838.1C50LR-BR20-2002861-02020
3738.144.5C50LR-BR20-2402861-02024
4444.550.8C50LR-BR20-2802861-02028
5050.857.2C50LR-BR20-3202861-02032
5757.263.5C50LR-BR20-3602861-02036
6363.569.9C50LR-BR20-4002861-02040
7069.876.2C50LR-BR20-4402861-02044
7776.282.6C50LR-BR20-4802861-02048
8382.688.9C50LR-BR20-5202861-02052
8988.995.3C50LR-BR20-5602861-02056
9595.3101.6C50LR-BR20-6002861-02060
20
(3/4”)
18.819.566.3512.7C50LR-BR24-402861-02404
1212.719.1C50LR-BR24-802861-02408
1819.125.4C50LR-BR24-1202861-02412
2425.431.8C50LR-BR24-1602861-02416
3131.838.1C50LR-BR24-2002861-02420
3738.144.5C50LR-BR24-2402861-02424
4444.550.8C50LR-BR24-2802861-02428
5050.857.2C50LR-BR24-3202861-02432
5757.263.5C50LR-BR24-3602861-02436
6363.569.9C50LR-BR24-4002861-02440
7069.876.2C50LR-BR24-4402861-02444
7776.282.6C50LR-BR24-4802861-02448
8382.688.9C50LR-BR24-5202861-02452
8988.995.3C50LR-BR24-5602861-02456
9595.3101.6C50LR-BR24-6002861-02460
22
(7/8”)
22.0 22.71212.719.1C50LR-BR28-802861-02808
1819.125.4C50LR-BR28-1202861-02812
2425.431.8C50LR-BR28-1602861-02816
3131.838.1C50LR-BR28-2002861-02820
3738.144.5C50LR-BR28-2402861-02824
4444.550.8C50LR-BR28-2802861-02828
5050.857.2C50LR-BR28-3202861-02832
5757.263.5C50LR-BR28-3602861-02836
6363.569.9C50LR-BR28-4002861-02840
7069.876.2C50LR-BR28-4402861-02844
7776.282.6C50LR-BR28-4802861-02848
8382.688.9C50LR-BR28-5202861-02852
8988.995.3C50LR-BR28-5602861-02856
9595.3101.6C50LR-BR28-6002861-02860
25
(1”)
25.1261212.719.1C50LR-BR32-802861-03208
1819.125.4C50LR-BR32-1202861-03212
2425.431.8C50LR-BR32-1602861-03216
3131.838.1C50LR-BR32-2002861-03220
3738.144.5C50LR-BR32-2402861-03224
4444.550.8C50LR-BR32-2802861-03228
5050.857.2C50LR-BR32-3202861-03232
5757.263.5C50LR-BR32-3602861-03236
6363.569.9C50LR-BR32-4002861-03240
7069.876.2C50LR-BR32-4402861-03244
7776.282.6C50LR-BR32-4802861-03248
8382.688.9C50LR-BR32-5202861-03252
8988.995.3C50LR-BR32-5602861-03256
9595.3101.6C50LR-BR32-6002861-03260
Collar TypeNominal DiameterHuck ModelAvdel Model
LMTP52LC-R6G02662-70600
62LC-R8G02662-70800
82LC-R10G02662-71000
102LC-R12G02662-71200
12LC-2R16G02662-01600
16LC-2R20G02662-02000
20LC-2R24G02662-02400
22LC-2R28G02662-02800
25LC-2R32G02662-03200
LMTF53LC-R6G02615-70600
63LC-R8G02615-70800
83LC-R10G02615-71000
103LC-R12G02615-71200
123LC-R16G02615-01600
163LC-R20G02615-02000
203LC-R24G02615-02400
223LC-R28G02615-02800
253LC-R32G02615-03200
LMTJ58LC-R6G02682-70600
68LC-R8G02682-70800
88LC-R10G02682-71000
108LC-R12G02682-71200
128LC-R16G
168LC-R20G
208LC-R24G
228LC-R28G
258LC-R32G

Lock Bolt & Collar

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According to the customer’s demand, our design team carries out gear design and draws detailed design drawings.

According to the design drawings and customer requirements, our production team adopts advanced production equipment and technology for production and processing.

The completed gears are subject to strict quality inspection, including the inspection of dimensional accuracy, surface quality, hardness and other parameters.

Pack the qualified gears to ensure that they are not damaged during transportation.

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