Comments on: Are You Smarter Than A Bolt?

By: news 25.10.2008 « Botchjob

news 25.10.2008 « Botchjob — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:30:19 +0000

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By: delta chi frappa

delta chi frappa — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:21:10 +0000

Smarter than a bolt? They should make these for people… like a little gem that goes on your forehead to indicate whether you’re confused or whether you understand what’s happening.

By: Charles

Charles — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:54:23 +0000

I work for Stress Indicators, and SmartBolts is our product. We did not contribute to the article, but are pleased with the accurate piece the writer put together. Your comments are also on the mark.

To answer a couple of your questions: the indication tension can be customized to meet the needs of the application. The indicator mechanism is fully re-useable, and is expected to work reliably for the service life of the fastener.

By: mike

mike — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:29:34 +0000

How reliable and accurate is this? Will it be accurate over the lifetime of the bolt?

By: rick

rick — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:08:04 +0000

wel depending on the material, application, etc, sometimes a torque wrench doesnt accuratly measure the instalation of the bolt. This is measuring bolt stretch, much more indicative of proper instalation…. but for what i do, ill use the torque wrench….

By: KMR

KMR — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:02:09 +0000

Slick idea, way too pricey for common use though.

By: PutnamEco

PutnamEco — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:22:51 +0000

Re:
Jim K. Says:
We’re always having to do quick checks on many of our exhibits for safety concerns/
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I’ve always just used a dab of paint (or nail polish) for non critical, and safety wired critical bolts.
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What I wonder, what if your specs are not the same specs as what the bolt indicates as tight?

Cool idea, if it fits your application.

By: Jim K.

Jim K. — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:00:35 +0000

This could be great for use on some of the exhibits we have at the science center I work for. We’re always having to do quick checks on many of our exhibits for safety concerns/etc. Being able to visually look for loose bolts could be a real time saver.