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Bolts have been around for hundreds of years now. The very first bolts were designed in the 1400s before coming into their own throughout the 1700s.
Bolts have evolved quite a bit over time. Today, you can find many different types of bolts that can be used on construction sites and in lots of other industries, including mining, manufacturing, power, and energy, and more.
When you need bolts, it'll be important for you to choose the right ones. Tension control bolts are some of the strongest and easiest to use fasteners in the business and should be considered.
So, what is a tension control bolt, and what are the benefits of using these types of bolts?
Before we begin discussing the many benefits of using tension control bolts, let's learn what they are. It'll help you figure out if they would be a good option the next time, you're in the market for bolts and/or other fasteners.
Tension control bolts are also sometimes referred to as TC bolts or twist-off bolts. They consist of a bolt, a nut, and a washer, and they come equipped with a built-in tension control device that is called a spline. This spline is designed to help you achieve the right tension levels every time you use tension control bolts.
To install Greenkote® tension control bolts, you will need to utilize a tool called an electric shear wrench. It has an outer socket that is built to hold onto the nut on a tension control bolt and turn it counterclockwise. An inner socket is built in to hold onto the spline and turn it clockwise.
After the proper tension level is reached using an electric shear wrench, the spline on a tension control bolt will snap off. It'll ensure that tension control bolts are installed properly every time.
It's also worth noting that Greenkote® tension control bolts come pre-lubricated with special lubrication that helps them reach the right tension levels. As a result, lubrication should not be added to any tension control bolts as it has the ability to over-tension the fastener.
In recent years, Greenkote tension control bolts have been utilized early and often by those completing steel construction projects. They've become very popular because of all the benefits they provide.
We've created a list of some of the top benefits of using Greenkote tension control bolts below. It should help illustrate why these bolts are trusted by those in a variety of industries.
The design of a Greenkote® tension control bolt ensures correct preload tension is achieved on every bolt installed as this is achieved when the spline snaps off. This also allows for simple visual inspection of all connections to ensure correct tension has been achieved
Konnect Fastening Systems are the exclusive Australasian distributors for Class 10.9 Greenkote® tension control bolts sourced from TCB UK.
There are several advantages for engineers who use Greenkote® tension control bolts over other brands – mainly around the Greenkote® coating vs Hot Dip Galv (HDG) coating offered by other suppliers. Greenkote® is an innovative diffusion coating incorporating the very latest technology. It is:
Because of the design that is used to create these bolts, you should be able to install them with just one person. You can put them into place quickly and, again, with next to no effort on your part.
You'll also enjoy working with an electric shear wrench that is lightweight and easy to handle. It'll enable you to put Greenkote® tension control bolts into place fast so that you can pull off a steel construction project quicker than you may be able to otherwise.
Steel construction projects are notoriously noisy. There is almost always a lot of banging and screeching on these job sites because of the materials that are being used.
There will still be some noise on a job site when you're using Greenkote® tension control bolts, however as there are no impacts during installation, only mild levels of noise are generated. But because these bolts can be installed quickly, you can keep the noise on a job site to a minimum. It's one more reason to love what Greenkote® tension control bolts can bring to the table.
Do you think that your company might be able to benefit from using tension control bolts? If so, Konnect Fastening Systems can set you up with the bolts that you need.
We carry Greenkote® tension control bolts in a variety of sizes and can assist you in choosing the right ones for your next job project. It'll put you in the perfect position to take full advantage of everything that these bolts have to offer.
Now that you know the ins and outs of Greenkote® tension control bolts, you might be ready to buy them. We can help you get your hands on them fast.
We can also provide you with additional information about Greenkote® tension control bolts if you're still not sure if they would be right for you. We can talk to you about some of the other bolts and fasteners that we have to offer as well.
Contact us today to speak to our team about Greenkote® tension control bolts.
