Brackets and Hardware
NUTS and BOLTS
Tips for Fastener Selection
- Aluminum fasteners prevent rust streaks.
- The diameter of the bolt should be 1/16" smaller than the holes in the sign.
- See drawing below for length of fastener.
| UC POST WEIGHT (A) | BOLT LENGTH (B) |
|---|---|
| 1.12 pounds per foot | 1 1/2" |
| 2 pounds per foot | 2" |
| DESCRIPTION | PART # |
|---|---|
| 1/4" x 1 1/2" Hex Bolt | 0650019 |
| 1/4" x 2" Hex Bolt | 0600002 |
| 1/4" Hex Nut | 0650017 |
| 1/4" Lock Washer | 0600001 |
| 1/4" Flat Washer | 0650021 |
| 5/16" x 1 1/2" Hex Bolt | 0650039 |
| 5/16" x 2 Hex Bolt | 0650043 |
| 5/16" Hex Nut | 0650033 |
| 5/16" Lock Washer | 0650037 |
| 5/16" Flat Washer | 0650032 |
ADDITIONAL FASTENERS
- Aluminum hardware.
- Vandal resistant carriage bolts and tamper nuts.
- Lag bolts for mounting to wood posts.
- One piece blind rivets.
- Stainless steel hardware.
- Sign savers (prevents sign distortion).
- Batten strips for mounting to chain link fences.
- Aluminum wire ties for mounting to fences or irregular items.
ALUMINUM RIVETS
Intended primarily as a replacement for nuts and bolts, these two piece rivets offer the following very distinct advantages:
- Vibration Proof - will not shake loose
- Tamper Proof - smooth, low profile heads on both ends
- Controlled Clamp-Up - clamps tightly, without crushing
- Non Critical Holes - no close tolerance drilling necessary
- Labor Saving - installed by one man with a simple squeeze of a hand riveter
| GRIP RANGE | SISE POST USED WITH | PART # |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8" - 1 1/8" | 1.12 lb. | 0650050 |
| 1 3/8" - 1 5/8" | 2.0 lb. | 0650051 |
| 1 5/8" - 1 7/8" | 2.5 lb. | 0650052 |
| 1 7/8" - 2 1/8" | 3.0 lb. | 0650053 |
| G-28 Industrial Grade Rivet Gun | 0650004 | |
POST CLAMPS
For Mounting Signs on Round Posts
Vulcan's unique interlocking extruded aluminum clamps offer a rigid means of attaching a flat sign to a tubular post. The heavy strap section is an integral part of the broad sign mounting face. Size is based on outside diameter of posts. One clamp includes a male and a female section with fasteners. Two clamps required per sign.
Post Clamp for
2 3/8" OD Post
PN 0750134
Post clamps for 3" OD, 3 1/2" OD, 4" OD and 4 1/2" OD post are also available. Call for pricing.
TWIST BRACKET
12" long twist bracket mounts inside a u-channel post to achieve proper directional orientation.
PN 0700190
SIGN SAVER
Sign savers keep HDPE signs flat when fasteners are tightened down.
PN 0650006
CHANNEL BRACKET
Channel Brackets provide a sturdy, flat surface for mounting a sign to a round post.
PN 0700175
VL BRACKET
PN 0700142
This 4" x 5 1/2" L shaped bracket functions like a twist bracket except it attaches anywhere on the post.
BATTEN STRIP
Based on the sign size, we can provide batten brackets and special hardware to allow sign mounting without damaging the fence.
