What are bolts?
Bolts are mechanical fasteners used with other fasteners (mainly nuts) to hold assembled materials together.
What type of fasteners does Mahlori specialise in?
We provide fasteners primarily to the power, transport, and mining industries.
What do the markings on the heads of a bolt mean?
Bolt head markings usually tell you two things. It tells you who the manufacturer is and
the standard to which the bolt was made.
Are there any special conditions for bolts used in electrical applications?
Stainless steel nuts, bolts and washers should be used for electrical connections. It is
recommended that galvanised fasteners be used for all electrical assemblies.
Which codes govern the use of fasteners in South Africa?
All fasteners must be approved by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). The SABS is a certification body accredited by the South African National Accreditation System
(SANAS). The SABS is a testing and certification body that is allowed to sample and test products. They also have the authority to certify a product to a specific SANS standard (standards set by the SABS), that is in accordance with SANAS accreditation. SANS, on the other hand, refers to a specific product. A SANS standard may be either locally written or created by adopting an international (usually ISO) standard. The ISO standards govern all the fasteners distributed by Mahlori Fasteners.
Which measurement system does Mahlori Fasteners use?
Pellentesque sed nisi sed The metric measurement is the standard for all our fasteners unless you request otherwise.
Where can I find the price of Mahlori’s products?
You are welcome to send us an email(hyperlink to email) or call (hyperlink to contact us page) us with your requirements and we will send you a quote. As a fastener distributor we can accommodate all your fastening needs.