Bolt iQ

Predictive analysis for direct bolt tension measurement

Bolt iQ: accurate bolt measurement in seconds

Traditional bolt tension testing infers tension from elongation or torque using invasive methods that often damage the bolt.

Bolt iQ uses patented wave analysis to measure tension directly, which supports faster, safer and more comprehensive inspections.

This repeatability means it’s easy to verify bolt integrity and inform decisions that drive more value at key milestones over the lifecycle of an asset, such as:

  • Construction, installation and break-in maintenance
    Early quality control assurance to find and rectify design or implementation issues
  • Scheduled maintenance and servicing
    Use historical tension data to optimize the frequency and focus of scheduled maintenance
  • Future development and design
    Make confident decisions about asset life extension and future designs optimizations

How it works

Bolt iQ is a complete solution for faster, safer, and more accurate bolt tension inspections. There are three components:

Handheld, cloud-connected IoT device

Use acoustic wave technology to measure bolt tension directly and to a high degree of accuracy in seconds.

Intuitive project management software

Validate and manage measurement data with ease.

Cloud-based platform

Automated analysis and reporting for record management.

Maximum insight. Minimal effort.

Accuracy

Bolt iQ combines longitudinal and shear wave analysis for precise measurements and reduced risk to the bolt, unlike torque wrench or elongation methods.

Efficiency

Bolt iQ uses handheld devices enabling faster, safer and validated capture of more accurate tension readings.

Traceability

Automated, cloud-based capture and reporting of every test on every bolt tested, enabling dynamic tracking of an entire bolt population for better planning and decision-making.

Wind

Bolt iQ was developed for the wind industry to provide next generation accuracy, efficiency and traceability for this critical component of wind energy infrastructure. Other benefits include maintenance, cost-savings and life extension.

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