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Up to 50% of busway failures can be traced back to insufficient bolt tension.

As data centers scale to support growing AI and cloud workloads, the risk on critical bolted connections grows with them. Yet many maintenance teams still rely on torque alone.

The problem? Torque only estimates clamp force. It does not verify it. SmartBolts® strengthen preventive maintenance by making bolt tension visible at a glance.

In our latest whitepaper, “Eliminating Hidden Connection Risk in Data Centers,” you’ll learn:

- Why bolt tension can vary by ±35% even with calibrated torque tools
- How loose joints increase resistance, heat buildup, and arc fault risk
- How SmartBolts® provide instant visual confirmation of proper bolt tension

Download the whitepaper and learn how to eliminate hidden connection risk before it leads to failure: https://smartbolts.com/insights.

Torque doesn’t equal tension. And that’s where overtightening starts.

A bolt can be tightened to the “correct” torque and still be:
- Stretched beyond its yield point
- Damaged at the threads
- Weakened in long-term reliability

Because torque only measures the force being applied during tightening. It does not confirm the actual clamp load holding the joint together.

That is the risk.

With SmartBolts®, bolt tension becomes visible. The indicator shifts from red to black as proper tension is achieved, giving immediate confirmation during tightening.

If you are still relying on torque alone, it may be time to take a closer look. Reach out to learn how SmartBolts® can improve reliability on your equipment: https://smartbolts.com/features-benefits/how-it-works