Boltight has developed a fast and accurate device for measuring bolt load and bolt elongation that uses the latest ultrasonic technology. Called the Boltight Echometer, the device is used for ...

Thermal effects can increase or decrease bolt load and clamping capability. Measuring the angle of nut rotation can sometimes be used to gage preload. Modeling the ...

How External Loads Affect Bolted Joints, Structural Properties of Bolted Joints, Torquing down nuts and bolts, as any handyman or mechanic knows, makes for secure joints. The question is how much ...

SAE Transactions, Vol. 115, Section 5: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING (2006), pp. 72-79 (8 pages) The automobile and light truck industries are increasing considering the use of magnesium ...

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Composite materials are replacing metals in a variety of engine and transmission components, including covers, manifolds, pumps and housings. In many applications, the cost and complexity of mounting ...

Engineering components supplier BMG’s Nord-Lock bolting solutions now include Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioners, which are used to tighten bolts simultaneously, ensuring even preload in industrial ...

Rather than using conventional bolts, some automakers rely on torque-to-yield bolts for specific engines. But why are these ...