Torque Control、Bolt Load Control

Passion for Innovation

Your Problem

～

Our Inspiration

BLMS

Bolt Load Monitoring System

Competitive Products Analysis

PREFACE

ZIPPTORK is one of the few companies in the industry capable of developing thread fastener tightening-associated

torque controllers and transducers.

ZIPPTORK has been working for decades on the development of various assembly technologies, such as the bolting of

thread fasteners, the riveting or squeezing of solid or hollow rivets, the blind riveting of blind rivets or rivet nuts and

HUCK type bolts, etc., with an emphasis on the intelligence of the related products.

The bolting control technology is an important development target for ZIPPTORK, mainly for torque control of thread

fasteners, bolt load (clamping force) control, and monitoring of bolted joint status. The portfolio brings together key

equipment such as wireless torque transducers, torque testers for the calibration, verification, and simulation of tool

torque capability before assembly, monitoring or controlling the tightening torque and bolt load (clamping force)

during assembly, and residual torque detection after bolted, and continuous monitoring of the bolted joint status,

either immediately or periodically, to ensure the highest reliability of the assembled equipment, all under one

system with a complete patented layout. Such as thread fastener bolting, riveting or squeezing solid or hollow rivets,

blind riveting blind rivets or rivet nuts and HUCK type bolts, etc.,

With the advent of the smart factory, ZIPPTORK is an essential source of technological and engineering information

to help you make Industry 4.0 a reality.

Intelligent Bolting Technology

ZIPPTORK Intelligent Bolting Technology～P.4

Torque Control & Bolt Load Control System～P.5-P.6

Bolting Control Series Products～P.7

Patents & ISO Certification～P.8

Bolt Load Control & Monitoring Technology～P.9-P.38

Competitive Products～P.39-P.80

As technology continues to transform the world of bolting threaded fasteners, more and more industries are exploring the

benefits of intelligent bolting over manual or traditional torque tools. With promises of enhanced productivity, increased

reliability、controllability, and traceability, ZIPPTORK provides bolting technologies with extraordinary patented designs、

control algorithms, and devices that not only make impact wrenches torque controllable but also make the bolted joint

conditions such as bolt load, ambient temperature, and vibration detection possible for remote monitoring periodically or

continuously.

ZIPPTORK Bolting Technologies includes two categories, i.e.

1. Torque Control System consists of

a. Torque Controller～For controlling the torque of air or DC powered impact wrenches and pulse wrenches

b. Anti-vibration Wireless Torque Transducer ～For monitoring static or dynamic bolting torque wirelessly.

c. Wireless Swing Type Torque Transducer ～For monitoring bolting torque of interchangeable head torque wrench

d. Torque Tester～For test, calibrate torque tool output torque capability

e. Torque Tension Tester～For measuring or simulating the bolt load induced with its equivalent residual torque while

tightening specific thread fasteners to form a bolted joint under predetermined operation

conditions.

2. Bolt Load Control System consists of

a. Anti-vibration Sensing Washer～For sensing and controlling the bolt load induced on the bolted joint throughout the

process and monitoring the bolted joint status remotely, periodically, or continuously。

b. Anti-vibration Bolt Load Transducer ～For sensing and controlling the bolt load induced on the threaded fasteners

throughout the bolting process. It’s an evolution of torque tool to measure the bolt load instantly during the process。

ZIPPTORK Intelligent Bolting Technology

Cloud Server

SG-IoT Gateway

Torque Control System

Bolt Load Control System

Granted Patents

Anti-vibration wireless Bolt Load Transducer

Anti-vibration Sensing Washer

Bolting Sequence Control Method

Applicable to any type of

air & cordless impact or

pulse wrench of ANY

BRAND with ANY

TORQUE MECHANISM

1 to 10

The ONLY Torque Controller capable to control

Air or Cordless impact & pulse wrenches in the field

SWC

Sensing Washer

TCA/TCB/TCC

Torque Controller

Cordless Wrenches

With Built-in ECB Controller

Patented Control Algorithm & Device

TTAS/TTES/TTEH/TTEB

Rotary Type Torque Transducer

BLT

Bolt Load Transducer

WTT

Wireless Tension Transducer

DR-Dongle

Laptop/Cell/Tablet

Patented & the ONLY wireless anti-vibration

Torque Transducer in the field

STA

Swing Type Torque Transducer

Can be fastened by any type of

manual & air or DC driven

impact or pulse wrench of ANY

BRAND with

ANY TORQUE MECHANISM

Torque Control & Bolt Load Control System

DR-Dongle

Laptop/Cell/Tablet

Torque Control & Bolt Load Control System

Bolting Control Series Products

SWC

Sensing Washer

SW/SB-Gateway

SBC

Sensing Bolt

RF Dongle

SWB

Sensing Washer

TTEH

Torque Transducer

With Socket

LTS

Torque Tester

TTT

Torque Tension Tester

TTS

Torque Tester

ECBI / ECBP

Built-In Controller

LTT

Torque Tension Tester

LTL

Torque Tester

TTL

Torque Tester

TTAS/TTES

Torque Transducer

STA

Swing Type Torque Transducer

TTEB

Torque Transducer With bits

BLT

Bolt Load Transducer

WTT

Wireless Tensioner

Transmitter

DL-LoRa

Dongle

TTEH

Torque Transducer

with Reader

TCA / TCB / TCC

Torque Controller

Patents & ISO Certification

Bolt Load Control & Monitor Technology

Bolt Load Control Technology～P.10

The Ultimate Solution of Bolting Technology～P.11-P.14

Bolt Load Control of Threaded Fasteners～P.15

Bolt Load Control Series Products～P.16

Introduction of Sensing Washer～P.17-P.23

Why Use Sensing Washer～P.24

Anti-vibration Sensing Washer Application System Architecture～P.25

BLMS Bolt Load Monitoring System～P.26

Relevant Information on Sensing Washer～P.27

Bolt Load Control During the Process～P.28-P.31

Bolted Joint Status Monitoring～P.32-P.36

Wireless Bolt Load Transducer～P.37-P.38

Competitive Products & Applicable Sales Channels～P.39-P.80

ZIPPTORK not only provides a full range of intelligent solutions for bolting operations in various

industries, but also provides control of bolt load (clamping force) during the bolting process for

applications that require precise control of the clamping force of thread fasteners and monitoring the

bolted joint status for abnormalities, such as high-pressure vessels, precision transmission or

transportation facilities, or high-risk equipment for nuclear power and wind power. It also provides

remote monitoring of the bolted joint status after bolting and the collection and uploading of relevant

data.

It is the best alternative to the ultrasonic bolting technology commonly used in the industry, as it can be

used with any brand and different structural designs of torque tools. Through this cost-effective solution,

we can help the industry realize the Industry 4.0 plan and further improve its productivity and

competitiveness.

Bolt Load Control Technology

1. What is different from the past products or current market products?

Currently, following methods are commonly used to test the clamping force in the market:

a. Ultrasonic inspection method - This inspection method is time-consuming, labor-intensive and expensive.

b. Wired sensor bolt - This test method is wired, difficult to achieve wirelessly, and expensive.

c. Load cell-This inspection method is wired, difficult to achieve wirelessly, and expensive.

The clamping force control is only for the sensor to connect to the PLC or other display device by wired, the layout of the bolt

load sensor of these methods are laborious and time-consuming, and the clamping force sensor does not have any anti -

loosening design, and does not have the bolting sequence control function.

2. Our company has been in the field of pneumatic tools for more than 40 years, and has been dedicated to the research and

development of bolting technology for decades.

However, in the field of bolting operation, torque control is not the most accurate technology, but bolt load (clamping force)

control is the ultimate and most accurate method; since the bolt load sensor is more expensive than the torque sensor, the

market is still dominated by torque control. In recent years, customers' demand for bolting work and data recording is getting

higher and higher, and there is an urgent demand for clamping force control in the market, therefore, our company has spared

no effort to innovate and breakthrough in research and development in order to make the best and ultimate clamping force

control and monitoring for thread fasteners.

Sensing Washer with functions of anti-loosening

for controlling bolt load and monitoring the bolted joint status

The Ultimate Solution of Bolting Technology

3. Due to the difficulty in mass production of the wireless bolt load sensor, the Sensing Bolt developed by our company at the

beginning is hard to improve the yield rate and reduce the cost. With our efforts, we have finally developed a new generation

of Sensing Washers to replace the Sensing Bolts, which have the following advantages:

a. Sensing Washer is suitable for both wireless communication and wired connection. The wireless Sensing Washer is

suitable for small magnetic field interference fields , such as those in the automotive industry, oil mining industry, etc.;

the wired induction spacer is suitable for large magnetic field interference fields, such as those in the construction and

bridge industry, aerospace industry, etc.

b. Low production cost and high yield rate.

c. Anti-loosening design (the sensing bolt itself does not have an anti-loosening design) - this anti-loosening design is

patented. In practice, it is easy to carry, easy to install and easy to operate.

d. Higher accuracy and stability than sensing bolts, with dynamic bolt load control accuracy of ±10% and static bolt load

control accuracy of±5%.

Sensing Washer with functions of anti-loosening

for controlling bolt load and monitoring the bolted joint status

The Ultimate Solution of Bolting Technology

e. No need to use special or custom-made bolts, just use general bolts and sensing washers to achieve the following

functions:

During bolting process:

1) The bolting sequence can be controlled with our innovative controller and tag.

2) Bolt load control

3) Torque equivalent for reference

After bolted, combined with Industry 4.0-IoT:

1) Bolted joint ( bolt load-clamping force) monitoring

2) Torque equivalent display

3) Clamping force, torque equivalent abnormal alarm

f. Applicable tools: Any brand of manual, pneumatic and electric torque tools (static, impact, hydraulic pulse)

g. Application: Construction, oil, mining, automotive, aerospace, etc., where clamping force monitoring is required.

h. Applicable environment: High magnetic field interference environment, lightning strike environment...etc.

i. The application can be used not only with our self-developed controller to achieve the clamping force and bolting

sequence control but also as a stand-alone device. The detailed application structure is attached.

Sensing Washer with functions of anti-loosening

for controlling bolt load and monitoring the bolted joint status

The Ultimate Solution of Bolting Technology

The Ultimate～Achieving the Excellence of Bolted Joint

Bolted Joint Clamping Force Control & Joint Status Remote Monitoring

Using Anti-vibration Sensing Washer /Transmitter/ Gateway for loose-proof bolted joint works with excellent

clamping force control and functions of remote monitoring the bolted joint status instantly、periodically or

continuously, wired or wirelessly

Dongle

RF 2.4G

Sensing

Washer

Gateway

Sensing

Washer

RF 2.4G

Dongle

PC/Tablet/Laptop

Cellphone

PC/Tablet/Laptop

Cellphone

Sensing

Washer

PC/Tablet/Laptop

Cellphone

RF 2.4G

ZIPPTORK Intelligent Bolting Solutions

To meet the industrial development trend of Industry 4.0, ZIPPTORK has introduced a full range of patented products related to bolt-

tightening technology, which provides a cost-effective solution for the industry. Bolting of threaded fasteners is affected by many factors, such

as the softness of the material of the fasteners (bolts, nuts and washers) and the surface roughness of the fasteners to be tightened, the

influence of bruises or oil contamination on the threads during the process, and the difference in the structure and quality of the tools used, all

of which make it difficult to control accurately and effectively.

Furthermore, for the most crucial purpose of bolting works ~ the clamping force applied to the bolted joint, most of the industry can only

control the clamping pressure of the bolt load by ultrasonic sensing & bolting technology. Some applications even require monitoring the bolted

joint status after bolted and real-time notification when abnormal conditions occur. For this purpose, ZIPPTORK has developed a series of bolt

load control technologies to provide the ultimate solution for threaded fastener tightening works, fully meeting the requirements of the

Industrial Internet of Things(IIoT) applications.

Sensing Bolt & patented anti-vibration Sensing Washer for bolt load control & monitoring

It is ideal for all bolt-tightening operations requiring precise clamping force control and monitoring of the bolted joint status at any time. The

patented anti-loosening design and ease of use make it more advantageous than the conventional ultrasonic sensing & bolting technology in

mainstream applications as a great cost-effective alternative.

Patented Bolt Load Transducer

It can be used with any brand, type, or design of manual, pneumatic or electric torque tools to directly control and display the corresponding

clamping force generated on the bolted joint by the applied torque at the time and can collect relevant data. It overturns the traditional method

of controlling the bolting torque with torque tools. It directly measures the clamping force induced in the bolted joint instead, effectively

improving the quality of bolting operations. A new era of “Bolt Load Wrench” is to come! For more product-related information and operation

videos, please visit the following website - www.zipptork.com

Bolt Load Control of Threaded Fasteners

Ideal for critical bolted joints where bolt load control is important & bolted joint status monitoring is required

Precision bolt load control / Patented anti-vibration design / ideal for transmission equipment

Remote monitoring after bolted / The ultimate solution of bolting technology

The most economic & effective alternative of ultrasonic bolting technology

SWB / SWC

Sensing Washer

Transmitter

Gateway

BLT

Wireless

Bolt Load Transducer

Bolt Load Control Series Products

The Most Accurate Bolting Solution

⚫ This patented anti-loosening sensing washer gives the industry a major advantage in precision bolting

operations. Especially for assembly operations that require control of uniform bolt clamping force, in addition

to excellent control of bolt clamping accuracy, its excellent anti-vibration and anti-loosening characteristics

and real-time monitoring of its clamping status after clamping far exceed ultrasonic and other clamping

technologies to ensure the quality and safety of structures.

⚫ Its excellent anti-vibration and anti-loosening characteristics comply with the DIN 65151 standard for vibration

resistance. With the specially developed application software, the user can also control the torque applied and

the clamping force acting on the thread fasteners.

⚫ This product can completely replace ultrasonic applications and is much easier to operate. It is an economical

and effective alternative. Outdoor applications can also be added for lightning protection, GPS positioning,

and the safety and convenience of monitoring and management.

⚫ Its IP66 protection level and automatic temperature compensation range of -50oC to +120oC make it suitable

for use in most latitude temperature environments.

⚫ Available for thread fasteners with a bolt diameter of 12mm or more. Clamping force ranges from 10KN to

2,000KN and can be customized.

⚫ All sensing washers are shipped with calibration reports traceable to NIST.

⚫ The body is made of stainless steel, and the top and bottom are equipped with ultra-high hardness spacers to

make it more accurate in biting the bolt nut or the locking mechanism to be locked. It can also be reused. The

cover design and injection molding are anti-vibration and waterproof up to IP66 grade.

Introduction of Sensing Washer

Anti-vibration Sensing Washer

1. Patented anti-vibration design to ensure the best stability of the bolted joint.

2. Bolt axial load control during the bolting process by any torque tool.

3. Bolt joint status includes bolt load, temperature, and vibration variation remote

monitoring.

4. The best alternative for transmission equipment preventive maintenance work.

5. Applicable to any axial load joint status monitoring including HUCK lockbolt.

6. Sensing Washers for metric bolts M10 or imperial bolts 3/8" or larger sizes can be

ordered.

7. With both temperature and vibration detection functions, it is especially suitable for

bolting and monitoring of transmission equipment.

8. The Sensing Washers are equipped with calibration software for customers to perform

their own calibration.

9. Remote monitoring bolted joint periodically or continuously and alert as soon as reach

the preset threshold.

10.The most economical yet effective alternative of ultrasonic bolting technologies.

11.SWBN/SWBR should be custom-made. Please contact Sales personnel.

Features

SWBN / SWBR

Sensing Washer

SWCN / SWCR

Sensing Washer

1. Patented anti-vibration design to ensure the best stability of the

bolted joint.

2. Bolt axial load control during the bolting process by any torque tool.

3. Bolt joint status includes bolt load, temperature, and vibration

variation remote monitoring.

4. The best alternative for transmission equipment preventive

maintenance work.

5. Applicable to any axial load joint status monitoring, including HUCK

lockbolt.

6. Remote monitoring bolted joint periodically or continuously and

alert as soon as it reaches the preset threshold.

7. The most economical yet effective alternative of ultrasonic bolting

technologies.

8. SWBN/SWBR should be custom-made. Please contact Sales

personnel.

data link

Anti-vibration Sensing Washer

Both ends designed with

RIPPLOCK type ribs，it should

be paired with special washers in

assembly, i.e. the serrated

profile faces to bolt or nut and

the female recessed towards the

Sensing Washer.

Both ends designed with Nord

Lock type cam faces，it should

be paired with Nord Lock washers

in assembly, i.e. the serrated

profile faces to bolt or nut and

the cam face end towards the

Sensing Washer.

End Surface Structure Examples of Sensing Washer

Transparent Structure Diagram

of Sensing Washer

Schematic diagram of Sensing Washer

SWBR

Sensing Washer

SWBN

Sensing Washer

SWCR

Sensing Washer

SWCN

Sensing Washer

Sensing Washer Face Structure

Sensing Washer Technical Data

Inch sizes or special application conditions can be customized with a lead time of 3 months after confirmation of specifications

Specification

Why Use Sensing Washers

⚫ High accuracy for bolt load control.

⚫ Easy installation with any type of torque tools.

⚫ Wired or wireless remote monitoring the status of bolted joints.

⚫ Added functions for monitoring temperature & vibration around the vicinity of bolted joint.

⚫ Patented anti-loosening design for greatest safety and durability.

⚫ An effective yet economical alternative to Smart Bolts and ultrasonic bolting technologies.

⚫ It can do all that Smart Bolts and ultrasonic bolting technologies can do and more with great

controllability, accuracy, reliability, traceability, and monitorability.

⚫ Ideal complementary fasteners for hydraulic tensioning and torque multiplying and ultrasonic

bolting technology.

⚫ Sensing Washer provides the ultimate solution for all bolting operations.

Anti-vibration Sensing Washer Application System Architecture

1. SWC Anti-loosening Sensing Washer， Made to bolt size and used like a normal washer. Various sizes can be customized. A 5-pole signal

cable to be connected to the ST transmitter.

2. The ST transmitter is to be connected to the SWC with a 5-pole cable and then paired and calibrated before delivery. Applicable to all sizes

of SWCs, RS-485 serial connection of up to 24 units of ST signal processors to the SG gateway with a 4-pole signal cable.

3. SG Gateway: Connect an external power supply, a solar module, a lightning protection device, etc., and use LoRa or WiFi to transmit

signals to a display device, peripheral server, or cloud database.

BLMS

Blot Load Monitoring System

Applicable to

Bolt Load Control

Bolted Joint Status Remote Monitoring

Record & Transmit Relevant data of bolting

Cloud Server

SG-IoT

Gateway

RF Dongle

Transmitter

SWC

Sensing Washer

Ensure the highest safety of bolted joint

The best alternative to ultrasonic bolting technology

Any type of torque tool can be used

Achieve the excellence of bolted joint

Patented anti-loosening design

Embodiment of System Architecture

Wireless

1 to 1

Wired

1 to 24

Laptop / Cellphone/Tablet

Product-related Invention Patent

• Taiwan I 754533 / USA (JO) Patent No. US 11,396,899 B2 / Germany Patents Nr. 10 2020 113 980

• China、Japan Pending

BLMS Introduction & Operation Video

Please click on the "Control" button and then click on the link below

https://youtu.be/31kgtLoJwLI

Anti-Loosening Test Video and Test Report of Sensing Washer

Please click on the "Control" button and then click on the link below to see a video of a test according to DIN 65151

https://airtools.com.tw/owncloud/index.php/s/Nc1ZeaA8UkmxE1o

Please click on the "Control" button and then click on the link below to see a test report according to DIN 65151

https://airtools.com.tw/o wncloud/index.php/s/9uT6zNGFX mBJq5k

Relevant Information on Sensing Washer

Bolt Load Control During the Process

Application System Architecture - wired bolting～P.29

Application System Architecture - wireless bolting～P.30

Application System Architecture - wireless bolting via Torque Controller～P.31

T-Connector

PC/NB

RS-485

Sensing Washer

Wired Bolting

System Architecture

⚫

SWC Sensing Washer

⚫

SBC Sensing Bolt

⚫

RS-485

⚫

ST～Transmitter

⚫

APP

⚫

PC/NB

Software-APP

⚫

Operator ID

⚫

Multiple Units

⚫

Multiple Language

⚫

Scan Pairing

⚫

Target Bolt Load Setting

⚫

Reach Target Alert

⚫

Tolerance Setting

⚫

QC judgement

⚫

Job Record

⚫

Data Uploading

Features & How it works

Wired bolting and 1~24 Sensing Units via RS-485 connection and software setting.

Support scan pairing with the most simple matching mode.

Support multi-

language interface and support multiple clamping force unit conversion.

Different tools (manual, pneumatic, electric, etc.) can be used for bolting.

Supports the editing of bolting works and switching to monitoring operations directly

after the bolting process is completed.

The system will alert When the bolting is close to the target clamping force.

After bolting is completed, the system will automatically record the target clamping

force, final clamping force, bolting time, personnel ID, position, tolerance conditions,

and QC status.

Supports uploading and bolting work records to the cloud database.

Manual

Torque wrench

Electric

Torque Wrench

Air

Torque Wrench

Application System Architecture - wired bolting

SWC-24

SWC-2

SWC-1

ST-24 Transmitter

-up to 24 units

PC/NB

RS-485

SBC-1

SBC-2

SBC-24

T-Connector

ST-24 Transmitter

-up to 24 units

Sensing Bolt

ST-1

Transmitter

ST-2

Transmitter

ST-1

Transmitter

ST-2

Transmitter

5V Power

Cell /Tablet/PC/NB

DR-Dongle

USB

RF-2.4G

SWC-24

SWC-2

SWC-1

SBC-1 SBC-2

SBC-24

5V Power

RF-2.4G

Application System Architecture - wireless bolting

Wireless Bolting

System Architecture

⚫

SWC Sensing Washer

⚫

SBC Sensing Bolt

⚫

DR-RF Dongle

⚫

ST-Transmitter

⚫

APP

⚫

PC/NB

Software-APP

⚫

Operator ID

⚫

Multiple Units

⚫

Multiple Language

⚫

Scan Pairing

⚫

Target Bolt Load Setting

⚫

Reach Target Alert

⚫

Tolerance Setting

⚫

QC judgement

⚫

Job Record

⚫

Data Uploading

Features & How it works

By connecting the DR

-Dongle and ST Transmitter through the RF communication interface

and software setting, 1

～24 sensing units can be installed.

Support scan pairing with the most simple matching mode.

Support multi-

language interface and support multiple clamping force unit conversion.

Different tools (manual, pneumatic, electric, etc.) can be used for bolting.

Supports the editing of bolting works and switching to monitoring operations directly

after the bolting process is completed.

The system will alert When the bolting is close to the target clamping force.

After bolting is completed, the system will automatically record the target clamping

force, final clamping force, bolting time, personnel ID, position, tolerance conditions,

and QC status.

Supports uploading and bolting work records to the cloud database.

Manual

Torque wrench

Electric

Torque Wrench

Air

Torque Wrench

Sensing Washer

Sensing Bolt

ST-24 Transmitter

-up to 24 units

ST-24 Transmitter

-up to 24 units

ST-1

Transmitter

ST-2

Transmitter

ST-1

Transmitter

ST-2

Transmitter

T-Connector

Wireless Bolting

System Architecture

⚫

SWC Sensing Washer

⚫

SBC Sensing Bolt

⚫

TCB-Controller

⚫

ST-Transmitter

⚫

APP

Software-APP

⚫

Operator ID

⚫

Multiple Units

⚫

Multiple Language

⚫

Scan Pairing

⚫

Target Bolt Load Setting

⚫

Reach Target Alert

⚫

Tolerance Setting

⚫

QC judgement

⚫

Job Record

⚫

Data Uploading

Features & How it works

Through the RF communication interface, connecting the

TCB-Torque Controller, ST Transmitter, and

software setting, 1

～24 sensing units can be installed.

Support scan pairing with the most simple matching mode.

Support multi-language interface and support multiple clamping force unit conversion.

Different tools (manual, pneumatic, electric, etc.) can be used for bolting.

Supports the editing of bolting works and switching to monitoring operations directly after the

bolting process is completed.

The Controller trains the bolt load, and the clamping force of the bolted joint can be precisely

controlled.

After bolting is completed, the system will automatically record the target clamping force, final

clamping force, bolting time, personnel ID, position, tolerance conditions, and QC status.

Supports uploading and bolting work records to the cloud database.

TCB

Torque Controller

RF-2.4G

Application System Architecture - wireless bolting

via Torque Controller

RF-2.4G

SWC-24

SWC-2

SWC-1

SBC-1

SBC-2

SBC-24

5V Power

ST-1

Transmitter

RF-2.4G

5V Power

Sensing Bolt

ST-24 Transmitter

-up to 24 units

Sensing Washer

Air

Torque Wrench

ST-2

Transmitter

ST-1

Transmitter

ST-2

Transmitter

T-Connector

ST-24 Transmitter

-up to 24 units

Bolted Joint Status Monitoring

Application System Architecture –Wired Local Monitoring～P.33

Application System Architecture –Wired Remote Monitoring～P.34

Application System Architecture –Wireless Local Monitoring～P.35

Application System Architecture – Wireless Remote Monitoring～P.36

Application System Architecture –Wired Local Monitoring

Video

T-Connector

PC/NB

RS-485

Sensing Washer

SWC-24

SWC-2

SWC-1

PC/NB

RS-485

SBC-1

SBC-2

SBC-24

T-Connector

Sensing Bolt

ST-1

Transmitter

ST-2

Transmitter

ST-1

Transmitter

ST-2

Transmitter

ST-24 Transmitter

-up to 24 units

ST-24 Transmitter

-up to 63 units

Wired Local Monitoring

Application System Architecture

⚫

SWC-Sensing Washer

⚫

SBC –Sensing Bolt

⚫

RS-485 Communication Line

⚫

ST-Transmitter

⚫

APP

⚫

PC/NB/Tablet

Software-APP

⚫

Multiple Units

⚫

Multiple Languages

⚫

Abnormal Record

⚫

Bolt Load Limit Setting

⚫

Temperature Upper Limit Setting

⚫

Power Lower Limit Setting

⚫

Position Setting

⚫

Abnormal Data

Alert

Features & How it works

Up to 24

SWC Sensing Washers/ SBC Sensing Bolts can be monitored via RS-485 connection

and software configuration

Convert the bolting work order into a monitoring list.

Set the upper and lower limits of each monitored data (clamping force, temperature,

vibration, power, location of SWC Sensing Washers/SBC Sensing bolts) and update the

information.

When the system finds that the monitored data exceeds the set upper and lower limits,

the system will display NOK on the UI until the data is improved.

The system will record each abnormal data and time of occurrence.

Video

Gateway

SWC-3SWC-2

SWC-24

SBC-1

Application System Architecture –Wired Remote Monitoring

ST-24 Transmitter

-up to 24 units

ST-1

Transmitter

ST-2

Transmitter

ST-3

Transmitter

T-Connector

T-Connector T-Connector

Wired Remote Monitoring

Application System Architecture

⚫

SWC-Sensing

Washer

⚫

SBC-Sensing Bolt

⚫

ST-Transmitter

⚫

SG-Gateway

⚫

Router

⚫

APP

⚫

PC/NB/Tablet

⚫

Server

Software-APP

⚫

Multiple Units

⚫

Multiple Languages

⚫

Abnormal Record

⚫

Bolt Load Limit Setting

⚫

Temperature Upper Limit

Setting

⚫

Power Lower Limit Setting

⚫

Position Setting

⚫

Notification Mailbox Settings

⚫

Notification SMS Settings

⚫

Update Time Setting

Features & How it Works

The software can be set up to monitor 24 SWC Sensing Washers/SBC Sensing Bolts by connecting

the

ST Transmitter and the SG gateway via RS-485.

1. After connecting to the

SG-Gateway with the software, all the SWC Sensing Washers/SBC

Sensing Bolts to be monitored are set up with the serial number and information update

method (how often to update).

2. Then connect to the nearest wireless router via a WIFI connection.

3. Log in to the MQTT server and set the upper and lower limits of each monitored data

(clamping force, temperature, vibration, power, and location of SWC /SBC

4. When the system finds that the monitored data exceeds the set upper and lower limits,

the system will display NOK on the UI interface until the data is improved.

5. When the system finds data abnormal, it will notify the contact person through Email or

SMS.

6. The system will record each abnormal data and the time of occurrence.

Tablet/Cell/PC/NB

RS-485

9V Power

SERVER

ROUTER

WIFI

INTERNET

WIFI

LAN

Video

Application System Architecture –Wireless Local Monitoring

5V Power

Cell /Tablet/PC/NB

DR-RF Dongle

USB

RF-2.4G

SWC-24

SWC-2

SWC-1

SBC-1 SBC-2

SBC-24

5V Power

RF-2.4G

Sensing Washer

Sensing Bolt

ST-63 Transmitter

-up to 24 units

ST-24 Transmitter

-up to 24 units

ST-1

Transmitter

ST-2

Transmitter

ST-1

Transmitter

ST-2

Transmitter

T-Connector

Wireless Local Monitoring

Application System Architecture

⚫

SWC-Sensing Washer

⚫

SBC-Sensing Bolt

⚫

DR-RF Dongle

⚫

ST-Transmitter

⚫

APP

⚫

PC/NB/Tablet

Software-APP

⚫

Multiple Units

⚫

Multiple Languages

⚫

Abnormal Record

⚫

Bolt Load Limit Setting

⚫

Temperature Upper Limit Setting

⚫

Power Lower Limit Setting

⚫

Position Setting

Features & How it works

Connect

DR-RF Dongle and ST Transmitter through RF communication interface and software

setting, and 1

～24 SWC Sensing Washers/SBC Sensing Bolts can be monitored.

1. Convert bolting work order to the monitoring list

2. Set the upper and lower limits of each

SWC Sensing Washers/SBC Sensing Bolt, the

data to be monitored (clamping force, temperature, vibration, power, location of

SWC Sensing Washers/SBC Sensing Bolts) and the information update method.

3. When the system finds that the monitored data exceeds the set upper and lower

limits, the system will display NOK on the UI until the data is improved.

4. The system will record each abnormal data and the time of occurrence.

Video

Application System Architecture – Wireless Remote Monitoring

Rf 2.4G

5V Power

SWC-63

SWC-1

SWC-2

TABLET/CELL/PC/NB

SERVER

ROUTER

WiFi

INTERNET

WiFi

9V Power

Rf 2.4G

SG-Gateway

ST-1

Transmitter

ST-2

Transmitter

ST-24 Transmitter

-up to 24 units

T-Connector

Wireless Remote Monitoring

System Architecture

⚫

SWC-

Sensing Washer

⚫

SBC-Sensing Bolt

⚫

ST-Transmitter

⚫

SG-Gateway

⚫

Router

⚫

Server

⚫

APP

⚫

PC/NB/Tablet

Software-APP

⚫

Multiple Units

⚫

Multiple Languages

⚫

Abnormal Record

⚫

Bolt Load Limit Setting

⚫

Temperature Upper Limit Setting

⚫

Power Lower Limit Setting

⚫

Position Setting

⚫Notification Mailbox Settings

⚫Notification SMS Settings

⚫Update Time Setting

Features & How it works

The software can be configured to monitor 24

SWC Sensing Washers/SBC Sensing Bolts by

connecting the

ST Transmitter and the SG-Gateway via RF wireless.

1. After connecting to the

SG-Gateway with the software, all the SWC Sensing Washers/SBC

Sensing Bolts to be monitored can be set up with the serial number and information update

method (how often to update).

2. Connect to the nearest wireless router via a

WiFi connection.

3. Login to the MQTT server and set the upper and lower limits of each monitored data

(clamping force, temperature, vibration, power, SWC Sensing Washers/SBC Sensing Bolts

location) for all SWC Sensing Washers/SBC Sensing Bolts.

4. When the system finds that the monitored data exceeds the set upper and lower limits, the

system will display NOK on the UI interface until the data improves.

5. When the system finds data abnormal, it will notify the contact person through Email or SMS.

6. The system will record each abnormal data and time of occurrence.

1. Patented design for direct sensing the bolt load induced on

the joint during the bolting process.

2. With data logging functions and upload to a peripheral device

or cloud server.

3. To be attached to the driving anvil of any torque tool

for direct bolt load control.

4. Patented vibration-proof design, also suitable for impact

torque tools.

5. RF2.4G wireless transmission and data collection.

BLT

Bolt Load Transducer

data link

Wireless Bolt Load Transducer

Bolt Load Control

Application System Architecture

Competitive Products

Smart Bolt - Industrial Indicators - http://www.smartbolts.com/the-smartbolts-advantage/how-does-it-work/

DTI - Applied Bolting Technology - https://www.appliedbolting.com/index-structural.php

Rotabolt- Bertfelt - https://www.bertfelt.com/

Maxbolt - Valley Forged - www.VFBOLTS.com

Smart Washer - Smart Component Technologies - https://smartcomptech.com/technology/smart-washer/

Bolt Load Sensor - Boltsafe - https://boltsafe.com/readout-methods/iot-node/

I-Bolt – Erreka - http://www.errekafasteningsolutions.com/en/ibolt/

Load Washer – Omega - https://sea.omega.com/tw/about/

Smart Washer - Smart Component Technologies - https://jpb-systeme.com/pdf/Program%20SMART%20EN.pdf

Smart Torque System- Cumulus- https://cumulusds.com/smart-torque-system/

Load Monitoring Fasteners- Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. - https://www.copperstate.com/about-us/

https://www.bing.com/search?q=JPB+Syst%C3%A8me%E2%80%99s+smart+washer+technology&cvid=80f69573f49e4ba688a065be251163f2&aqs=edge..69i57j69i60l2.1673j0j4&FORM=ANAB01&PC=U531&ntref=1

https://jpb-systeme.com/Company.php

https://jpb-systeme.com/pdf/Program%20SMART%20EN.pdf

Smart Washer

https://smartcomptech.com/technology/smart-washer/

Smart Component Technologies Head Office,Cooper Buildings, Arundel Street, Sheffield, S1 2NS, T: +44 (0)114 360 0009 info@smartcomptech.com

Smart Component Technologies

Eliminate Manual Inspection of Bolts The Smart Washer monitors bolt preload at installation and during operation to reduce bolt failures and eliminate manual inspection.

Smart Washer

https://smartcomptech.com/technology/smart-washer/

Smart Component Technologies Head Office,Cooper Buildings, Arundel Street, Sheffield, S1 2NS, T: +44 (0)114 360 0009 inf[email protected]om

Smart Component Technologies

Eliminate Manual Inspection of Bolts The Smart Washer monitors bolt preload at installation and during operation to reduce bolt failures and eliminate manual inspection.

Smart Washer

Smart Component Technologies

Smart Washer

https://smartcomptech.com/case-studies/

BoltSafe Load Measuring System

https://boltsafe.com/readout-methods/iot-node/

https://boltsafe.com/technical-data-sheets/

Bolt Load Sensor

https://boltsafe.com/industries/

BoltSafe Load Measuring System

Bolt Load Sensor

https://www.bcmsensor.com/products/iot/wms2000-wireless-monitoring-systems/

BCM Sensor

Model WMS2000 Wireless Monitoring System is developed by BCM SENSOR to wirelessly monitor changes in force or pressure on site. The system consists of three blocks: four sensors, one

wireless transceiver (model WTM2000) and one wireless receiver (model WRM2000). In this datasheet, model 1290 force sensor will be used as an example to explain how the system works to

wirelessly monitor tightening of four bolts in distance.

In this example the 1290 compression force sensor functions as a washer for the bolt, in order to monitor the tightening status of the bolt. The four sensors are connected to the transceiver with

cables, while the transceiver communicates with the receiver at 433MHz radio frequency (RF) which enables communication distance up to 300 meter in an open area.

The receiver, which can be installed in a control room, is integrated with a touch screen, by which the receiver can both store and indicate the tightening status of each of the four bolts

monitored by the sensors. With the touch screen one can set both lower threshold (LT) and upper limit (UL) of the measuring range (MR) of each of the sensors. The backlight of the touch screen

can be in three colors, respectively to indicate three statuses of the tightening of four bolts – a normal status (i.e., LT ≤ MR ≤UL), an unexpected status (i.e., MR < LT, or MR > UL), and an error

status (e.g., low battery, disconnection, or damaged sensor). In case any of the bolts become loosened during the operation (i.e., MR < LT), the receiver will alert the operator in the control room

by turning the backlight of the corresponding sensor from green to red and meanwhile having its alarm triggered. The WMS2000 system is operated as a plug-and-play force/pressure monitoring

system without need of any computer. In fact, this system can work with any type of force and pressure sensors of either 4~20mA or millivolt (i.e., output from Wheatstone bridge circuit). In case

of the sensor of millivolt output, an SSC (sensor signal conditioner) will be integrated in the cable between the sensor and the transceiver. For applications where more than four sensors are

monitored, BCM SENSOR can further develop the WMS2000 system according to the number of sensors. In addition, this system can be turned into a Wireless Measuring System, model

WMS3000, by which a specific force or pressure of interest can be measured remotely, for instance, in nuclear power plant or very harsh environment where human cannot access.

https://www.bcmsensor.com/products/iot/wsn1000-wireless-sensor-network-monitors/

BCM Sensor

The model WSN1000 is developed as a monitor for a wireless sensor network (WSN) system. 1 monitor WSN1000 can work with up to 16 wireless sensors to constitute an independent WSN

system.

The monitor communicates with the wireless sensors via 2.4GHz RF signal. The communication distance can reach around 100m through open space.

In one WSN system, the monitor reads every wireless sensor at pre-defined signal reading rate, e.g., once per 15 seconds depending on the application.

On the WSN1000, there are 16 multi-color LED’s. Every LED is assigned to a particular wireless sensor. The monitor uses both the LED lighting in three different colors (green, red, and orange) and

the short beeping sounds at three different frequencies to demonstrate three statuses of the wireless senso – the green light and its corresponding beeping sound refer to fastened straps, the

red light and its corresponding sound refer to loosened straps, and the orange light and its corresponding sound refer to an error status (e.g., low battery, disconnection, …).

The monitor has one press button to set thresholds of the sensors to define the load status of the sensor.

The WSN1000 is capable to have different customized modifications. For instance, it can connect to more wireless sensors on request.

https://www.nord-lock.com/.../people/2012/knowledge-prevents-bolt-failure

Knowledge Prevents Bolt Failure - Nord-Lock Group

S:t Johannesgatan 1D 211 46 Malmö Sweden

WASHERS KEEP AIRPLANES IN THE AIR

https://www.nord-lock.com/insights/customer-cases/2017/washers-keep-airplanes-in-the-air/

SPACEX COMPETITION WINNERS CHOSE WEDGE-LOCKING WASHERS

https://www.nord-lock.com/insights/customer-cases/2018/spacex-competition-winners-chose-wedge-locking-washers/

Anti-Loosening Washer

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=How+to+install+Nord-Lock+Wheel+Nuts+-+YouTube&view=detail&mid=E5FC89622A24D954AB6EE5FC89622A24D954AB6E&FORM=VIRE

How to install Nord-Lock Wheel Nuts

Anti-Loosening Washer

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Wurth+Wedge+Lock+Washers+-

+YouTube&&view=detail&mid=BA1892E1EB45BCA26F07BA1892E1EB45BCA26F07&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DWurth%2BWedge%2BLock%2BWashers%2B-

%2BYouTube%26qpvt%3DWurth%2BWedge%2BLock%2BWashers%2B-%2BYouTube%26FORM%3DVDRE

Böllhoff Group

RIPP LOCK® washer and RIPP LOCK® nut in Junker vibration test according to DIN 65151

Anti-Loosening Washer

https://www.appliedbolting.com/index-structural.php

Applied Bolting Technology-DTI

Applied Bolting Technology Products, LLC

Applied Bolting Technology Products, established in 1994, is the only U.S. manufacturer of heat treated Direct Tension Indicators (DTIs) in accordance with ASTM, AISC, RCSC, and the United

States Fastener Quality Act of 1999. Our DTIs are manufactured and tested to satisfy the compression requirements of all applicable specifications (ASTM, ASME, BS, EN, etc.) and are an

acceptable bolt tensioning method by all modern structural standards.

Applied Bolting's DuraSquirt® DTIs are an integral part of structural fastening system that readily illustrates when structural bolts are properly tightened. Our DuraSquirt® DTIs are used

throughout the construction industry by most of the world's largest and most successful engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms, such as Bechtel, Fluor, CB&I, Samsung E&C, etc.

These companies, and others like them, realize that large industrial construction projects can be halted completely by something as simple as tightening bolts so they routinely require our

DuraSquirt® DTIs to be used on all their slip-critical/friction and pretensioned connections in order to ensure the structural integrity of their designs is not compromised.

Applied Bolting's DTIs are available in imperial sizes from 1/2" up to 1-1/2" and metric Sizes M12 to M36 as described by ASTM F959, BS 7644 and EN 14399 (the DuraSquirt® feature of our

DuraSquirt® DTIs is covered by ASME 18.2.6). Our DTIs are manufactured for use with F3125, A325, A490, 8.8 and 10.9 bolts and available in several finishes such as Galvanized(Mechanical and

Thermal), Fluorocote, Xylan, Type 3 steel, and plain finish.

Additional unique details regarding Applied Bolting Technology Products.:

We are the only DTI manufacturer with an ISO 9001 certified fastener testing laboratory.

We are the only DTI manufacturer that posts all material certifications on the internet for complete traceability instantly for every part we manufacture.

We are the only U.S. DTI manufacturer that hardens its DTIs per ASTM F959, B7644, EN14399, AASHTO, AISC and RCSC Specifications as well as the U.S. Fastener Quality Act of 1999.

We are the only U.S. DTI manufacturer with stock levels between 3 and 6 million pieces within our onsite 15000cf warehouse.

Our stock levels, available inventory, and constant production allow us to ship an order the same day it is received 90% of the time.

The results of our efforts to provide proactive education regarding structural bolting is routinely referenced by large EPC companies, structural organizations (AISC) and publications (Modern

Steel, ENR, etc.).

Our company is permanently staffed by Applications Engineers, Expediting Specialists, Laboratory Personnel as well as all the required support personnel necessary to maintain a world class

modern manufacturing facility. Construction Professionals can be confident that material specified and procured from Applied Bolting Technology Products is the highest quality available,

delivered promptly, and supported completely.

DTI

https://www.appliedbolting.com/squirters

Applied Bolting Technology Products, LLC

By squirt alone, you can tell which bolts are tight, which ones are not and why.

All by eye without torque wrenches, match-marking or feeler gages.

DTI

https://turnasure.com/bolting-resources/

Turnasure LLC- USA

Bolting information from the bolting experts!

TurnaSure is a globally recognized expert in bolting technology for structural steel, bridges, power plants, automotive, wind

turbines and other applications. Our mission is to help our customers ensure the most reliably tensioned bolted connections

while saving time and money. It is our pleasure to share these bolting resources with you.

Bolting Methods

•Bolting methods have evolved over the decades. At this point, the primary methods are: Turn of Nut

•Twist-Off Bolt

•Direct Tension Indicator

•Calibrated Wrench

•Visual Self-Indicator (ViewTite)

Click each link for more information about that bolting method.

Bolting Research Studies

Direct Tension Indicators (including the TurnaSure DTI) have been the subject of numerous American and international bolting

research studies over the past three decades. We have gathered dozens of them here for you.

SW should be a great complementary product for DTI

DTI

https://turnasure.com/

Turnasure LLC- USA

TurnaSure Sets the Bolting Technology Standard for Properly Tensioned Bolted Connections

The world's most comprehensive product line of bolting technology

TurnaSure manufactures the world's largest variety of Direct Tension Indicator Washers (DTIs), including traditional DTIs and the exciting, new ViewTite Self-Indicators. These are used for

achieving required tension loads on bolts in countless applications. These include Structural Steel Buildings and Bridges as well as DTI Washers for Studs used in the Petro-Chemical Industry,

Anchor Bolts, and SAE Cap Screws for Automotive applications. TurnaSure also supplies special Direct Tension Indicators to customer's individual specifications in a variety of materials including

Stainless Steel.

The most precise and reliable bolting technology product design

TurnaSure produces the most precise Direct Tension Indicators available, assuring accurate clamping loads on bolts and Studs. In fact, we've been setting the standard, and developing and

improving our patented unique bolting technology product designs for load-indicator washer technology since their introduction nearly a half a century ago!

Trusted across industries and around the world!

TurnaSure's DTIs have been used across the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Australia in everything ranging from small projects all the way up to some of the tallest

buildings in the world. Whether it's a bridge, a building, a wind turbine, a construction vehicle or even a roller coaster, projects that require strong, precisely-tensioned bolted connections rely

on TurnaSure.

A history of innovation in bolting!

For 25+ years TurnaSure has responded to the evolving needs of high-strength bolting with a series of innovations that have kept our products at the leading edge of the industry. Many of these

innovations, designed to improve precision, reliability and efficiency, have been granted patents in both the United States and around the world.

Key innovations:

Protrusion Pockets - These patented indentations on the reverse of the DTIs assure consistency regardless of surface condition.

Curved Protrusions - Curved protrusions on the DTI offer a superior fit under bolt heads, and allows DTIs to be used without a hardened washer when tightened under the turned element.

Offset Protrusions - Offsetting the protrusions from the indentation pockets allows these DTIs to account for the new larger bolt hole sizes permitted by the AISC while maintaining the reliability

and accuracy that TurnaSure is known for. (read more about this amazing innovation here)

Some of TurnaSure's U.S. patents:

•US 5,370,483 - Direct tension indicator washer

•US 5,487,632 - Direct tension indicator washer

•US 5,667,346 - Direct tension indicator washer

•US 7,635,243 - Load indicating fastener and method of manufacture

•US 9,863,457 - Direct tension indicating washer with offset protuberances and indentations

•US Application #15/946/142 pending

https://turnasure.com/dti-patented-technology/

DTI

https://turnasure.com/projects/

Turnasure LLC- USA

Projects Using TurnaSure DTIs

DTI

TurnaSure vs Applied Bolting

https://www.bing.com/search?q=TurnaSure+vs+Applied+Bolting&src=IE-SearchBox&first=41&FORM=PERE3

DTI Washers and TC Bolts: Helping Ensure Torque and Tension -https://www.bhamfast.com/dti-washers-tc-bolts/

Direct Tension Indicators

Direct tension indicators (DTI) are washers manufactured by Applied Bolting Technology and Turnasure. These washers are used on a hex assembly and are

designed to ensure proper tension on bolts. There are two types of DTIs, both resulting in the same outcome. Traditional DTIs have bumps around the washer that

flatten once proper tension is achieved. This allows you to have a visual confirmation that tension is achieved.

The other type of DTI, also made by ABT, are DTI Squirters®. When properly tensioned, these washers will squirt out a colored silicone that gives you a visual

confirmation that tension has been achieved. An extra advantage to this is that inspectors can easily see the bolts were installed properly, saving time on the jobsite.

TurnaSure products are proudly made in the United States of America!

Made in the U.S.A.

American Design Made in the U.S.A.

Our founder emigrated from England to the United States in the 1970s to pursue opportunity and unleash unbridled American innovation in the world of mechanical fastening of steel joints.

TurnaSure LLC is an American company based in suburban Philadelphia, where we proudly design the most innovative and highest quality load indicating washers used all around the world.

American Steel Made in the U.S.A.

ALL of our products, including DTIs and ViewTite Nut-Side Self-Indicators are manufactured from steel which has been melted and manufactured in steel mills exclusively within the United

States of America.

American Manufacturing Made in the U.S.A.

ALL of our products are manufactured in the United States of America. We are proud to partner with domestic companies which support domestic job creation, employee growth, economic

opportunity, and social responsibility as we grow.

American Testing Made in the U.S.A.

We partner with a 3rd party independent testing laboratory in our home state of Pennsylvania to verify the quality and accuracy of our products and as a check on our factory testing and

inspection protocols. Our products are also the subject of numerous completed and on-going bolting research studies performed by American universities as well as similar institutions

elsewhere around the world.

American-Made Packaging Made in the U.S.A.

Our boxes, plastic pails, and all of our marketing materials are all produced right here in the U.S.A. It's the final touch and the best way to deliver an American-made product -------- proudly

manufactured in the United States of America!

https://turnasure.com/turnasure-made-in-the-usa/

DTI

Direct Tension Indicating Fastener System

Japan Agent～ http://www.ikekin.co.jp/contents/catalog/original/dti/index.html

DTIシステムの適正軸力は、使用対象にあわせて任意に設定可能です。（設定可能範囲：ボルトの保証荷重の40％-90％）

安全軸力管理なので確実正確目視で正確な点検が可能対応サイズ～ボルト径M10以上対応材料～鉄（合金、炭素鋼）、ステンレス

など（特殊材料要相談）使用環境温度～-20℃ - 75℃

DTI-Agent

Surecon Fastening-DTI India Agent

http://www.surecon.in/home/

DTI-Agent

Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.

https://www.copperstate.com/about-us/

Copper State Bolt & Nut is committed to being the finest manufacturer and distributor of fasteners and related products in North America. We are dedicated to excellence in all phases of our

business through a strong commitment to quality, customer service and return on equity. Our philosophy is aimed at creating an enriching and fulfilling environment for our employees and

maintaining long term relationships with our customers and vendors. Our focus on the future is towards continuous improvement.

Letter from the Founder～MARTIN CALFEE～FOUNDER / CHAIRMAN

I have been peddling fasteners for over fifty years. My goal from the start has been to be the best distributor in the United States. I want to be known as providing the best customer service

around town and I want my suppliers to think of me as their best customer. At Copper State Bolt & Nut Co., you won't find voice mail, long lines, back orders or rookies. You will find lots of

inventory, same day service, and an extremely knowledgeable sales staff.

I often remind my employees "If we do business today, like we did yesterday, we won't be around tomorrow". We welcome change at every level of our business to improve customer service

and operations. Unsatisfied customers are the only customers I don't like. I am the self appointed Chairman of Customer Complaints and I can be reached at 800-603-NUTS.

https://www.copperstate.com/lmf/ Video for Load Monitoring Fasteners

Do you want to be notified when a critical bolt comes loose?

BoltSense® fastener product family:

Load Monitoring Fastener+® (LMF+®) is a wireless, accurate, and automatic load monitoring fastener system. The LMF+® is extremely easy to use and will allow users to continually observe

and record the true tension (tightness) of fasteners, both during installation and while equipment is in operation. Automated alerts will notify you if tension exceeds or falls below

predetermined and updateable values or thresholds.

Load Indicating Fastener (LIF) includes the same base fastener as the LMF+® product, but without the continuous transmitting cap. Instead, the LIF has a stainless-steel dust cap, and readings

can be taken anytime with a clip-on reader (both magnetic and screw on.)

The LMF+® and LIF has been proven in the field to be a superior alternative to conventional tension and elongation control methods such as direct measurement, ultrasonic equipment, load

cells, SmartBolts, DTI washers and other products such as the MaxBolt and SPC4 product.

Applications include nearly all critical mining fasteners including ball and SAG mill flange and liner bolts, slew rings, foundation bolts for crushers and other large equipment, rock breakers,

wind towers and turbines, as well as in many other industries such as structural, oil & gas, and pulp & paper.

Load Monitoring Fasteners

https://www.copp

erstate.com/files/

8416/3139/9023/L

MF_Plus_Flyer_Bo

lt_Sense_-

_Levenmouth_Cas

e_Study_low_res.

pdf

https://www.copp

erstate.com/files/

8616/3139/8984/

LMF_Plus_Flyer_R

ock_Breaker_Case

_Study_low_res.p

Load Monitoring Fasteners

www.VFBOLTS.com

Maxbolt Valley Forged Application

www.VFBOLTS.com

https://www.vfbolts.com/product/spc4-load-indicating-system/

Maxbolt

www.VFBOLTS.com

https://www.vfbolts.com/product/spc4-load-indicating-system/

Maxbolt

LOCATION: North Dakota, USA

SPECIFIC APPLICATION: Wheel and track sander nozzle bracket bolts.

BOLTING ISSUE: Constant loosening from vibration resulting in bolt breakage.

VALLEY FORGE SOLUTION: Maxbolt Load Indicating Fasteners

INSTALLATION:

A bracket was retrofitted to the railcar axle. The assembly consisted of four bolted bracket mounts retrofitted to

the axle and the bracket then fastened to the mounts. The whole assembly used a quantity of twelve -- four 3/4”

and eight 5/8” Maxbolt, load indicating fasteners. Field Tests were performed by OEM on the Maxbolt load

indicating fasteners by gathering data from two brackets bolted on to a right and left, car axle. All twenty four

Maxbolt load readings, against railcar miles travelled, were measured during a ten month period, at the time of

printing.

OUTCOME:

Proved out bolt load loss during operation which required retorque. After multople retorques, Bolts settled,

overcoming embedment and vibration loss resulting in no more loose or broken bolts.

CONCLUSION:

Specifically with this OEM’s railroad bolting assemblies, safety is a first consideration.

VALLEY FORGE LOAD INDICATING SOLUTION

RAIL INDUSTRY

Maxbolt

www.VFBOLTS.com

For this application, Valley Forge’s Load Indicator Technology not only assures this safety with an accurate

and instantly readable assembly preload, but also ensures quick maintenance, with no further need for

routine re-torquing, other than those individual bolts reading low on the Maxbolt dial. Load indicating

bolts are not for all applications but their ability to read accurate bolt load at a glance or during tightening,

makes it ideal for this critical bolted assembly. The quantitative clamp load readings displayed for this test,

would have been by any other method, difficult and extremely expensive, if not impossible to obtain,

without the Valley Forge Maxbolt™ Load Indicating System.

Maxbolt

Valley Forged Application

www.VFBOLTS.com

https://www.vfbolts.com/product/maxbolt-load-indicating-fastener-system/

VALLEY FORGE & BOLT

4410 W JEFFERSON ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85043, TOLL FREE: (800) 832-6587 LOCAL: (602) 269-5748

vfbolts

Industrial Indicators

http://www.smartbolts.com/the-smartbolts-advantage/how-does-it-work/

Industrial Indicators’ suite of bolted joint condition monitoring technologies enable

greater safety, reliability, and efficiency for your operations.

Devices with Chromaulic™ or Microindicator™ technology can measure minute

dimensional displacements and indicate when bolts are loosened and tightened. We invite

you to visit SmartBolts.com to learn more about how these technologies are used to

monitor bolted joints in industries around the world.

SmartBolt

Industrial Indicators

https://industrialindicators.com/smartbolts/

http://www.smartbolts.com/find-

your-smartbolt/

SmartBolt

https://www.bertfelt.com/

Bolts with load tension indicator — Rotabolt

Rotabolt is a brilliant patented solution that ensures that a bolt is tightened to the required load tension

effectively, reliably and economically while facilitating easy control of the load tension during operation.

In nine cases out of ten, when a leak occurs in a flange or a screw loosens or breaks due to fatigue, it depends

on the bolts having been installed with incorrect load tension, usually too low. Even the best torque wrenches

are unreliable up to +/- 40%. Hydraulic wrenches are very unpredictable as well. When the wrench is removed,

the system settles, which affects washers, threads and gaskets and results in the final load tension being much

lower than required. Using RotaBolt, all bolts can be easily checked for the correct load tension during

tightening. This check is also possible during operation when the bolt is in place and does not require the use of

tools. Each Rotabolt is equipped with a load tension indicator (rotor). Check that the rotor is fixed using your

forefinger and thumb. If it is loose, tighten the bolt until the rotor is fixed.

Rotabolt reduces installation and inspection costs as well as the the risk of a breakdown. RotaBolt ensures that

each bolt is installed correctly, which means that the dimension and the number of bolts can be more precisely

specified in the design stage. Rotabolt is used in a range of critical applications. Customers are found in the

vehicle, construction, power and processing industries, offshore as well as in the armed forces.

Rotabolt ensures a correct load tension to an accuracy of +/- 5%. It is the bolts elongation that is measured, not

the torque at assembly or other extraneous factors. The elongation is a direct measurement of the load tension.

Rotabolt is used wherever there is a need for a quick, simple and reliable check during operations that bolts

have the specified load tension. This is especially applicable when stress occurs through temperature and

pressure changes, and vibrations.

Rotabolt can also be used in demanding, damp and dirty environments and has been used successfully in

temperatures up to 630°C. Rotabolt is manufactured by Rotabolt Ltd, a part of the global James Walker Group.

Rotabolt

I-Bolt -Ultrasonic

http://www.errekafasteningsolutions.com/en/ibolt/

https://www.torq-comm.com/products/

Patented Joint Quality Process Control System

Applicable Sales Channel

https://www.torq-comm.com/products/

Patented Joint Quality Process Control System

Hydraulic Tensioning +

Bolting Sequence Control

https://cumulusds.com/smart-torque-system/

https://www.google.com/search?q=cumulus+smart+torque+system&oq=cumulus+smart+torque+system&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i60l2.13005j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

https://www.bing.com/search?q=cumulus+smart+torque+system&cvid=899abcef70114d38a95c657a181b05a3&aqs=edge.0.0j69i60l2j69i61.16921j0j4&FORM=ANAB01&PC=U531

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFjeJqCXPzE&ab_channel=CumulusDigitalSystems

應拍可取代STS介紹的影片

Introducing the new Boltight Typhoon+

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Wurth+Wedge+Lock+Washers+-

+YouTube&&view=detail&mid=C7A5640FDB9D8183D065C7A5640FDB9D8183D065&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DWurth%2BWedge%2BLock%2BWashers%2B-

%2BYouTube%26qpvt%3DWurth%2BWedge%2BLock%2BWashers%2B-%2BYouTube%26FORM%3DVDRE

Hydraulic Tensioning

Hydratight Ultrasonic Load Monitoring

Hydraulic Tensioning + Ultrasonic Technology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se68336Jf88

Bolt Load measurement

～Ultrasonic

Clamping Force Measurement

SW is good for

controlling & monitoring

Use SW for ensuring the

highest quality , reliability

Safety and traceability