Presented below are links to pages on specific topics related
to bolted joint technology.We specialise in this subject and
have extensive knowledge and experience on the solution of problems
related to bolted joints. Please contact us
if you think we can be of assistance on a problem that you
are experiencing. Click on appropriate link for further information
on the subject.
We also have a web site dedicated to training, have a look
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- the site contains training material and resources.
Glossary
of fastener and related terms
Torque
Convertor - Conversion program for torque units
Methods
of Tightening Bolts
Bolt
Tightening and Quality Control
Case
Study - Torque Tightening
Vibration
Loosening of Bolts
Strength
of Threaded Fasteners
Bolted
Joints containing Gaskets
Frequently
Asked Questions
The
Importance of Preload - The Joint Decompression Point
Bolt
Crosstalk and the need for a Tightening Sequence
Tightening the Nut or the Bolt Head
Tutorial
on the theory of Bolted Joints
Why
is a bolt's preload force vital?
How
a bolted joint sustains an applied force
What
is a Joint Diagram?
Joint
Diagram with an external force applied
The
effect of a high external force on a joint
The
effect of a compressive external force on a joint
The
Effect of Joint Deformation loss due to Embedding
Bolt
Preload Variation due to the Tightening Method
Information
related to screw threads
Historical
background to screw threads
Basic
Thread Terminology
The
Whitworth Thread Form
The
British Association Thread Form
The
Unified and Metric Thread Forms
Basic
Profile of Unified and Metric Thread Forms
Tolerancing
of Screw Threads
Examples of bolt failures
M24 Engine Mounting Bolt Failure
M16 Bolt Failure
M12 Bolt Fretting Failure
Wheel Stud Failures
Short Bolting - Ensuring sufficient thread engagement
The Effect of Nut Face Angularity on Bolt Fatigue Life
Contributed Articles
Talking about Torque by George Lorimer
Smartools for Fastening by George Lorimer
Tightening Bolts & Relaxation by George Lorimer
When in Rome by George Lorimer
More on Relaxation by George Lorimer
More Thoughts on Fastening by George Lorimer
Video and Other Material
Video on a Junker Transverse Vibration Test on Fasteners
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