LBJ Bolts Preload vs. Torque Tests

Our first set of tests characterizes the torque vs. preload relationship for each bolt. Why is this important?  Let’s start with the purpose of torquing a bolt – it is to introduce enough clamping load (preload) into the bolt to keep the two bolted parts properly compressed during use.  Too much preload, and the bolt […]

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