Heavy head hex bolts have a wider head than that of a standard hex bolt and are made of low to mid carbon steel. The large head offers a greater bearing surface that distributes the clamping load over a greater area. Hex bolt is a bolt with a hexagonal head shape and generally used in construction works of buildings, railways, bridges, factories, etc. The difference between hex bolt and heavy hex bolt is that heavy hex bolt has larger bolt head and head bearing area than hex bolt.