Applied Technical Services conducts Skidmore testing to provide rotational capacity and tension testing for structural fasteners. Skidmore testing, also known as pre-installation verification tension testing or rotational capacity testing, consists of utilizing tension reading equipment to gauge the capabilities of structural fasteners. This machinery, the Skidmore Wilhelm hydraulic tension calibrator, is used to measure the tension of a bolt installed per the job requirements or the ASTM being followed.
Skidmore tension calibration is required to maintain industry compliance when building major structures such as bridges and buildings. Skidmore testing ensures that fastener assemblies meet the required specifications while confirming proper installation procedures were followed.
Mechanical Testing at ATS
The Applied Technical Services mechanical testing labs are staffed by certified experts of their fields, all operating in compliance with ASTM F3125 and AISC/RCSC. These highly trained professionals have comprehensive experience utilizing bolt tension testers capable of handling up to 125,000 pounds of force to test bolt diameters from 1/2″ to 1-1/4.”
ATS provides testing for several different types of fasteners, including but not limited to:
- Hex Bolts
- Anchor Bolts
- Tension Control Bolts
- Studs
- Lock Nuts
- Direct Tension Indicating Washers
Our capacity for Skidmore Wilhelm testing includes bolt diameters from 1/2″ to 2-1/2” with a maximum capacity of 220,000 pounds of force.
Applied Technical Services
With over fifty years of experience, Applied Technical Services is the preferred industrial testing services provider for many of the country’s most distinguished aerospace, military, construction, nuclear, and automotive manufacturing companies.
ATS is ISO 9001:2015 registered and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited by the A2LA with a range of certified experts, including technicians, chemists, investigators, and metallurgists. We conduct all of our testing services while adhering to our comprehensive quality assurance program, ensuring that we provide our clients with the highest level of customer satisfaction on every project.
