Kingspan Autoform Detail (3) - Bolts tab
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Use the Bolts tab in the Kingspan Autoform Detail Properties panel to override the default bolt data.
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| No. | Option | Description | Default | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt size (Dependant on Bolt standard selected) | This specifies the diameter in mm to be used for the bolts where the standard manufacturer's size is not to be used. If you choose the Default setting the bolt size will be 12mm. | The default is set to Default. | ||
| Bolt standard (Multiple choices) | This sets the bolt standard of bolts to both the primary and secondary members in the joint. The Default setting is 4.6XOX. | The default is set to Default. | ||
| Tolerance | This is the difference between the hole diameter and the bolt diameter in mm. | Up to and including 24mm bolts, the tolerance will default to 2mm. Above that, the default will be 3mm. | ||
| Bolt Type (Default, Site, Workshop) | This specifies the type of bolt to use. Workshop will bolt the two items together and they will become part of a single assembly. If set to Default the setting is Site. | The default is set to Default. | ||
| 1 | Bolt assembly | The selected check boxes define which component objects (bolt, washers, and nuts) are used in the bolt assembly. If you want to create a hole only, clear all the check boxes. To modify the bolt assembly in an existing component, select Effect in modify. | The default is set to one bolt, one washer and one nut. | |
| 2 | Bolt backmark | This specifies the distance from the bolt centre to the back of the cleat. | The default is based on bolt type and size, see table for details. | |
| 3 | Cleat bolt centers | The first field specifies the number of bolts to be used. The second field specifies the distance between the centres of the bolts. | This value will come from the data files. | |
| 4 | Offset position (Default, Top, Middle) | This defines the offset position for the first bolt in the group. If set to Top the offset value is defined down from the top of the channel, if set to middle the offset value is defined up from the middle of the channel. If set to Default the setting is Top. | The default is set to Middle. | |
| 5 | Offset distance | This defines the offset distance. | The value will come from the data files. |
See also
Kingspan cold rolled - Important informationKingspan Autoform Detail (3)
Kingspan Autoform Detail (3) - Parameters tab