Carriage bolts feature a smooth, rounded head and a square shoulder beneath it that grips the material to prevent spinning while the nut is tightened.

Nominal Size: M8
Thread: 1.25mm Pitch (Coarse)
Length: 45mm
Thread Length: 22mm
Material: Steel
Finish: Red Rinsed Zinc
Head Style: Carriage
Hardness: Class 8.8
Style: Short Neck
Type: Carriage Bolt
A carriage bolt has a domed or countersunk head, and the shank is topped by a short square section under the head. The square section grips into the part being fixed (typically wood), preventing the bolt from turning when the nut is tightened.