Next Generation of Tension Control Bolts
Tension control bolts have long been a staple for a select group of fabricators and erectors. It has been my task for a number of years to get the word out on tension control (TC) bolts.
The message quite often falls on deaf ears. The industry is very polarized: use them and love them or do not see the value in the product, so never use them. Although the total cost of bolting is dramatically reduced when TC bolts are employed, the initial bolt cost is higher deterring people from investing. The total cost of bolting can be reduced by as much as 50% when TC bolts are employed.