Abstract: A rock bolt includes an elongate tubular body with an internal bore. A filler material is insertable into the internal bore at one end of the elongated tubular body. The end of the tubular body is then deformed thereby using the filler material to seal the end of the bore. The filler material may be a non-metallic material, such as a tube of plastic.
Abstract: A rock bolt includes an elongated tubular shank which has a defined outer diameter in which has a first end and a second end. A component is received on the first end of the elongate tubular shank and is fixed to the shank by welding. The component can be externally threaded and can be configured to be threadably engaged by a nut.
Abstract: A rock bolt component includes an elongate tubular section with an internal bore. A fixing member has an elongate body that includes a securing portion positionable in the internal bore of the tubular section and a coupling formation which projects from an opposite end of the fixing member. The fixing member is securable by deformation of an end of the tubular section, once the securing portion of the fixing member has been inserted into the end of the tubular section.