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If you’re busy on the worksite all day, the last thing you need is problems with installing your fasteners. You may have previously installed a bolt or nut and realised that the thread is damaged or even seized.

This type of damage is often referred to as Galling.

Galling is a common issue when working with fasteners. With some basic knowledge, you can save time and money by using the recommended installation practices.

Firstly, what is thread galling?

Galling typically occurs in the bolt installation process where friction and pressure damages the thread. During the tightening process, the pressure and friction between surfaces causes the fasteners’ protective surfaces to wear down, and in some cases, galling will cause the bolt to seize completely to

Customer:

Glencore – Mount Isa Mines

Project Used:

Mechanical Anchor – Undergrounding Mining

Product Solution used:

Konnect Rock Bolt Pin

Background:

Glencore – Mount Isa Mine Site required a fastener to replace an unexpectantly discontined product from an alternate supplier.

Customer/ Project Problem:

Customer:

Wulguru Rail/Incitec Pivot

Project Used:

Rhino 2.5x100 thermal blanket

Product Solution used:

72mm Foil tape, Rhino 2.5x100 Thermal Blanket

Background:

On a routine site visit we noticed 100+ rolls of thermal blanket being used from another brand. We looked for an alternative, got some samples and obtained fair pricing.

Customer/ Project Problem:

The product was brittle and left the users very itchy.