category: Insights

a slinky that was stretched to far surround by various SmartBolts

What is Proof Load of a Bolt and How is it Different from Yield Strength?

diagram of torque and tension

What is the Nut Factor and How Does it Affect Torque?

lubrication being applied to a SmartBolt bolt

Liberation from the Impact of Lubricants on Torque Readings

rethink bolting june newsletter chart

Rethink Bolting: What Does a SmartBolt Do that a Double-Headed Bolt Can’t?

"torque is not always tight" quote on the image of a rusting structural component

Using Torque to Measure Clamp Force — An Inconvenient Truth

SmartBolts at various stages of tightness on a large metal component

The Value of Inspecting Bolts Visually

when does a bolt become loose line graph

What Are Your Bolts Not Telling You?

torque versus tension infographic

Torque vs Tension

rethink bolting informational sheet from May newsletter

Rethink Bolting: What Does a SmartBolt Do that a DTI Washer Can’t?