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ARP HEAD STUD/BOLT KITS

Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:02 am
by b12rlw
Hi peeps, can anyone tell me whether the above kits come with a material spec sheet specifying the mechanical properties of the bolts? The reason I'm asking is, I'm a mechanical engineer and am struggling with the idea of paying £100 odd pounds for a set of fasteners which are branded (ARP) when I can get my hands on a box of 100 M10x150 generic cap screws for the same cost. The 12.9 designation refers to the required strength of the bolt i.e UTS > 1220 MPa, yeild strength of > 1100 MPa. I can buy the equivelent cap screws in packs of 20 for far less than the ARP branded ones.
Might this just be a case of "paying for a brand"?

Re: ARP HEAD STUD/BOLT KITS

Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:32 am
by vladv
Hi.
Yes they are expensive. Look this for your questions. http://arp-bolts.com/pages/mfg_aerospace.shtml

Does anyone know less branded producer of engine studs?

Re: ARP HEAD STUD/BOLT KITS

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:40 am
by ross2009
thats all ive got in mine a set of high tensil cap heads cost me about 40 quid :)