Flange bolts are widely used in equipment assembly and maintenance. Many overseas maintenance engineers tend to replace flange bolts with ordinary bolts plus separate plain washers. This replacement will lead to insufficient contact area, uneven pressure distribution, seal failure and loosening risk. This article explains the structural characteristics of flange bolts, the failure causes of wrong substitution and correct selection principles, taking **DIN6921** flange bolts as the reference.
READ MORESurface treatment is a key factor affecting fastener corrosion resistance and service life. Many overseas buyers cannot tell the differences between electro zinc plating, dacromet coating, hot dip galvanizing and mechanical galvanizing, and often select the wrong coating for outdoor or marine environments. This article compares four common surface treatments on thickness, salt spray performance, thread interference, cost and suitable scenarios, helping buyers make correct selection for different working conditions.
READ MOREAnchor bolt embedding deviation is a common problem in overseas civil and steel structure projects. Incorrect positioning during pre-embedding will lead to failed alignment when hoisting steel members, requiring secondary reaming or other rectification work. It brings extra cost and delays the whole construction schedule. This article introduces the main causes of positioning deviation, standard fixture requirements and acceptable rectification methods for on-site construction.
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