Anstee Indication Systems (ais) has launched an innovative self-checking bolt that features robust internal sensor technology to detect and alert, via a remote monitoring system, when a crack or other failure occurs that could compromise the bolt’s integrity.
While the ais Smart Bolt is manufactured to meet specific customer size and strength specifications, from ¾ inch (20mm) diameter, its patented self-checking technology has been tested and proven in more than three years of service in other fixings.
Craig Anstee, managing director at ais, explains: “The ais Smart Bolt is suitable for all types of applications and is particularly beneficial where the condition of the bolt needs to be known and monitored for operation and safety. It is also ideal for applications that are not easily accessible for inspection or environments that are hostile and/or unstable. As well as improving safety for all stakeholders, it also improves the efficiency and productivity of maintenance operations by identifying which bolts require immediate replacement.”
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