Where to find "square headed" bolts for battery terminals?

mascip · Apr 21, 2016

Hi, I am trying to find a place where to buy "square headed" bolts for battery terminals?

Like the one on this battery terminal:
http://www.pcscables.co.uk/images/1802/main.jpg

Obviously, if I buy new terminals I will get these bolts on them. But I would like to buy the bolts only, and haven't been able to find anywhere to buy them.

Any help appreciated.

Richard Burns · Apr 21, 2016

Try ebay, they have most things and you can't really go wrong on a bolt.
Alternatively ask at your local autospares place.

snowhead · Apr 21, 2016

Just as the Man said;

Battery Terminal Clamp Nut and Bolt | eBay

2 x NUTS & BOLTS BATTERY TERMINALS CAR SECURE CLAMP TERMINAL 2cm BNIP HFX195 | eBay

BMW Battery Terminal Clamp Bolt M8x1.25x27 mm 9976260 07119976260 | eBay

Marvo · Apr 21, 2016

Couldn't you just use a normal hex headed bolt? As far as I know the square head is just to stop it spinning when it's being tightened unless there's a reason I don't know about.....

mascip · Apr 23, 2016

Until now I have been using hex headed bolt because they are much cheaper: I can buy a hundred of them for only £10.

In comparison these battery terminal bolts on ebay cost £1 each! Is there not a place where I can buy them in bulk?
I remember now that I did look on ebay and found the ones that you mentioned. But I am looking for bigger quantities.

ruston · Apr 23, 2016

Someone like this may be able to help.
Square Head Bolts - Portland Bolt

PEG · Apr 25, 2016

If these are standard 1/4" Whit clamp fasteners,you may struggle to get the exact replacements,some being specially plated or "leaded",in the past.

The only time i can remember seeing individual components,such as these,was from specialist suppliers of DC equipment,catering for the likes of forklift,access and stand-by machines.

The street lighting lads,used to forward me some lovely M8 SS square head bolts,about 40mm long,which had "bites" at the four corners,to guarantee an electrical connection,on earth strapping. These would be ideal.

...Or just do what 99% of all farmers do...knock on,and remove,with the claw hammer, left in the battery box...