The clamp load is an important design parameter for planning the layout of a screw joint. It ensures that the
intended joint properties are maintained even when the joint is subjected to mechanical or thermal stress.
Mechanical stresses on the joint lead to additional forces that must be considered in the design. Thermal loads
exhibit a direct effect on the clamp load in the joint and can alter it in various ways. Read more…..
By Prof. Dr. Ralph Hellmig, Director Technology Management Fasteners, EJOT SE & Co. KG
