In a tension joint, the bolt and clamped components of the joint are designed to transfer an applied tension load through the joint by way of the clamped components by the design of a proper balance of joint and … See more

Engineered joints require the torque to be chosen to provide the correct tension preload. Applying the torque to fasteners is commonly achieved … See more

When doing a failure mode analysis for bolts that have broken, come loose or corroded, careful consideration must be given to the below Failure Modes:
Overloading Overloading occurs when operating forces of the application produce loads that exceed … See more

Bolt banging occurs in buildings when bolted joints slip into "bearing under load", thus causing a loud and potentially frightening noise … See more

Typically, a bolt is tensioned (preloaded) by the application of a torque to either the bolt head or the nut. The applied torque causes the bolt to "climb" the thread causing a tensioning of the bolt and an equivalent compression in the components being fastened by … See more

Thread engagement is the length or number of threads that are engaged between the screw and the female threads. Bolted joints are designed so that the bolt shank fails in tension before the threads fail in shear, but for this to hold true, a minimum … See more

Locking mechanisms keep bolted joints from coming loose. They are required when vibration or joint movement will cause loss of clamp load and joint failure, and in equipment where the See more