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Torque Services
When it comes to bolt tightening, we have to understand the physics of industrial bolting to ensure that these bolts can stand up to incredible weight loads. It starts with the torque applied. At Velocity we understand the proper procedures and equipment needed to complete our customers torque applications.
Applying Torque to a Bolt
In simple terms, you need torque to create tension in a bolt. You use torque to turn a nut onto a bolt and then to stretch the bolt, making it a solid spring that clamps the two materials together. The bolted materials cannot come apart if the clamp load remains more than the tensile load (the ability of a material to withstand a pulling force).
Torque Tightening
Torque tightening is the accurate application of torque to a nut so that a bolt can hold its load securely without breaking. Too little and our materials aren’t properly tightened – making it structurally unsafe. Too much torque can break the bolt.
When you apply the right amount of torque, the bolt is properly stretched so that it can act as a solid spring to clamp the two materials together.
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