Butler Fasteners
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Various types of fasteners are used in Butler buildings to assemble and secure components. Here are some common types of fasteners you might find in Butler buildings:
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Screws and Bolts:
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Self-Drilling Screws: These screws have a drill bit-like point, allowing them to drill and tap their own hole in metal components. They are commonly used for attaching metal panels to structural members.
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Hex Head Bolts: Hex bolts are used in structural connections. They have a hexagonal head for easy tightening with a wrench.
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Anchor Bolts: Anchor bolts are embedded into concrete foundations and used to secure the building columns to the foundation.
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Nuts and Washers:
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Hex Nuts: These nuts have a hexagonal shape and are used in conjunction with hex bolts to secure components together.
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Lock Nuts: Lock nuts have a nylon insert or other locking mechanism to prevent them from loosening due to vibration.
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Washers: Washers are used under nuts or bolt heads to distribute the load and provide a smooth surface for tightening.
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Rivets:
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Blind Rivets: Also known as pop rivets, blind rivets are used when access to the backside of a joint is limited. They are inserted through a hole and "popped" on the blind side to secure components.
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Clips and Brackets:
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Purlin and Girt Clips: These clips are used to attach secondary structural members (purlins and girts) to the primary structural members (columns and rafters) in a Butler building.
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Brackets: Various brackets are used for connecting different building components, such as roof trusses, girts, and purlins.
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Anchors:
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Concrete Anchors: Used to anchor building components to concrete surfaces, such as attaching base plates to the foundation or securing equipment. These are not provided with the Butler building package.
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Fastener Accessories:
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Screw Caps and Sealing Washers: Used to cover screw heads and provide weather resistance, preventing leaks.
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Butyl Tapes and Sealants: These are used to create weather-tight seals between panels and components. Butler's product is called, "Panlastic" and is specially formulated to have better elasticity and incorporate small beads to ensure a minimum seal thickness.
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