Valley Forge & Bolt, an American manufacturer of load-indicating fasteners, launched the new High Temp Maxbolt. This reliable component can operate in temperatures up to 650° F for nearly limitless applications and with proven performance in extended high-temperature run times and thermal cycling. With an accuracy of +/- 5%, compliant with ASTM F2482, the High…

Valley Forge & Bolt, manufacturer of hot-forged industrial fasteners, announced that Rick Bailey as joined the company as chief metallurgist. Throughout his more than four-decade career, Bailey has specialized in steel — the core component of Valley Forge products. Bailey will apply his scientific and technical knowledge as well as his leadership abilities to Valley…

The integrity of a bolted joint is jeopardized when fasteners lose their tension. This loss of clamping force begins during assembly due to elastic interactions and joint relaxation. Self-loosening continues when the joint is put in service due to vibrations, shock, temperature changes, embedment, etc. The SPC4 joint, available from Valley Forge & Bolt, allows…

Bolts and fasteners might be small, but their failure can cause big problems. In some critical industries — including processing, mining, and energy — joint failure is considered a major safety issue and keeping up with replacements is costly. Work shutdowns required for changeout can cost several thousand dollars at a time and add up…