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zsmith3rd(at)earthlink.ne
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:07 am Post subject: More fuel for the nutz/boltz fire

List,



I'm told by a heavy equipment mechanic, who is employed by a Caterpillar distributor, that Cat manufactures its own fasteners.  Bolts, nuts, flat washers and lock washers, etc.  



This astute gent says that given the strength requirement for their needs, Cat long ago quit the open market and produces these items internally.



Most newer or later model Cat equipment is built metric for the global market, he says, but adds that Cat still produces non-metric for the repair of older pre-metric machines.



For whatever its worth, and as pricey as they may be, this fellow says that a Cat "Grade 8" does meet all the requirements, published somewhere, for that Grade.



Those amongst the heavy equipment crowd can jump in here at will.....the usual disclaimer applies.



For whatever its worth,



Regards,



Zed

701/R912/90%/etc



do not archive     do not over-torque

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frank.hinde(at)hp.com
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:22 am Post subject: More fuel for the nutz/boltz fire

More importantly do not UNDER torque!



Frank



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