TC Bolts vs. Heavy Hex Bolts: What You Need to Know
Structural bolts may look similar, but differences in design, strength, diameter, type, and coating can affect how they are installed and in…
Structural bolts may look similar, but differences in design, strength, diameter, type, and coating can affect how they are installed and in…
Structural bolting tools are built for demanding applications, but even well-maintained equipment experiences wear over time.
Having the right tools for the job is essential to completing structural bolting work safely and efficiently.
Hydraulic and pneumatic bolting tools use different power sources to tighten fasteners, but each offers distinct advantages depending on the…
Installing structural bolts may seem straightforward: select a tool, install the bolt, and move on to the next connection.
The 2025 Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification for Structural Joints using High-Strength Bolts introduces several …
In structural bolting, “minimal clearance” refers to the limited space available around a fastener making it difficult, or sometimes imp…
As the most widely used structural fastener in North America, the tension control (TC) bolt is engineered to indicate when the required tens…
Turn-of-Nut Method is an industry procedure for verifying bolt pretensioning in structural applications.
Every project comes with equipment decisions, and one of the most common is whether to rent or purchase the tools you need.
Torque wrenches are essential for delivering the power and accuracy required for bolt installations in structural steel, bridge construction…
Not all power is created equal.