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Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-2135 User Manual

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5. Bolting Requirements

PNEG-2135 Construction Manual for 2.66" Corrugation 135' Diameter Tank

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Refer to 2.66" commercial tank bolting requirements for complete bolt usage. (Continued)

0.4375" x 2.000" Pre-assembled steel backed neoprene washer.
This bolt is used in the horizontal seams of 6 gauge figurate pattern laminated sidewall. The standard
7/16" nut, S-7332, will be used in conjunction with this bolt.

0.375" x 1.000" Hex flanged head without a plastic sealing washer.

This bolt is used to splice the stiffeners together on the flanges. A flange nut is used on the nut side
of the connection. They are also used on the roof rafter splices for commercial roof systems.

0.375" x 1.500" Hex flanged head without a plastic sealing washer.

This bolt is used to attach the flanges of the 5 gauge base stiffener to the splice plates and splice
laminated stiffeners together. A flange nut is used on the nut side of the connection.