Quality Test & Inspection: Avoid the Breaking Point
Incorrectly tightened fasteners can lead to failure
A fastener must be tight enough to do its job. But what is tight enough? What would happen if a bolt broke or the nut came off? Consider the cost of failure-anywhere from minor property damage to major loss of life or equipment. Tightness is important, but it is equally important to know how tight and to ensure the accuracy of a torque wrench measurement.