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In the Lab: Bolt vs. Vice

Jason Benford 1 minute(s) to read February 18, 2022

Tune in as Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, shows viewers what it takes to ‘beat the bolt’! In this video, Jason uses a common M8 bolt (10.9) and a large bench vise (heavy-duty sealed round channel, 5-inch jaws, weighing in at 90 lbs).

It takes a significant effort to tighten the vise to about 7,000 pounds of clamping force. In contrast, the bolt is easily tightened to over 8,000 pounds of clamping force.

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