Clamping Force non-joint
Clamping Force non-joint
(OP)
i was wondering how i would determine a bolts clamping force, or the amount of tension in the threads when the bolt is screwed into a flange. there is no washer or nut. the bolt is directly screwed into the part.





RE: Clamping Force non-joint
If you don't have anything clamped between the bolt head and the flange, then you have the equivalent of a threaded plug. This can develop tension in the threads, or very commonly, shearing of either the bolt threads or the flange threads.
Regards,
Cory
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RE: Clamping Force non-joint
yes this is a threaded plug. would i just use the normal T=KDP formula to dermtine the clamping force/tensile force?
RE: Clamping Force non-joint
RE: Clamping Force non-joint
Regards,
Cory
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RE: Clamping Force non-joint