Mining | Load Monitoring Fasteners

NEVER LOSE TENSION

LOAD MONITORING FASTENERS

You can’t prevent bolts from loosening in the rough, vibration intensive conditions of modern mines. But you can prevent loose bolts from costing you unplanned downtime on site. With load monitoring fasteners (LMF), you can observe the tension of critical bolts in real time from any phone, handheld reader or connected device, helping you maintain proper bolt tension during installation and while equipment is in service.

“Revolutionize your assemblies and maintenance with real-time, precise and easy to monitor information…”

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PREVENT RELIABILITY ISSUES BEFORE THEY HAPPEN

Load Monitoring Fasteners (LMF+®) and Load Indicating Fasteners (LIF) have been proven in the field to be superior alternatives to conventional tension and elongation control methods such as direct measurement, ultrasonic equipment, load cells, SmartBolts, DTI washers, and other products such as the MaxBolt and SPC4 product. Work with Copper State’s Global Site Technical Support team for onsite installation and application assistance.

Continuous monitoring of fastener tension during and after assembly
Set pre-defined tolerances for in-service alerts
Real-time, precise, and easy-to-read digital data measurements
Instant readings with hand-held reader, phone, or any internet device
Pinpoint the exact location of the problem
Condition monitoring for optimized performance and predictive maintenance

LMF+ FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY

LMF+ bolts give you the unprecedented ability to see bolt tensions in real time, allowing you to address issues before they develop into costly problems. One mine site recently reported saving $12M per year because LMF+ has put an end to historical unplanned downtime due to bolt breakage. Our LMF+ quotations include a Total Cost of Ownership worksheet where you can process your specific costs to discover large returns on minimal technology investments.

BOLTSENSE® PRODUCTS

Load Monitoring Fastener+® (LMF+®) is a wireless, accurate, and automatic load monitoring fastener system. The LMF+® is extremely easy to use and will allow users to continually observe and record the true tension (tightness) of fasteners, both during installation and while equipment is in operation. Automated alerts will notify you if tension exceeds or falls below predetermined and updateable values or thresholds.

Load Indicating Fastener includes the same base fastener as the LMF+® product, but without the continuous transmitting cap. Instead, the LIF has a stainless steel dust cap, and readings can be taken anytime with a clip-on reader (both magnetic and screw-on.)