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More commonly, they occur due to unclear requirements, inconsistent methods, or misunderstood... [Read More →](https://blog.appliedbolting.com/applied-bolting-blog/why-you-can-trust-applied-bolting-technology-for-bolting-education) ### The Science of Bolt Tension You Can See: How Squirter® DTIs Are Made When it comes to structural bolting, reliability isn’t optional; it’s essential. Every Squirter® DTI (Direct Tension Indicator) produced by Applied Bo... [Read More →](https://blog.appliedbolting.com/applied-bolting-blog/the-science-of-bolt-tension-you-can-see-how-squirter-dtis-are-made) ### Made in America: How Squirter® DTIs Deliver Quality and Reliability In the structural steel bolting industry, delays and quality issues can quickly derail a project. Applied Bolting Technology™ manufactures every Squir... [Read More →](https://blog.appliedbolting.com/applied-bolting-blog/made-in-america) ### Applied Bolting Technology™ Reinforces Commitment to Job Site Safety In an industry where precision and safety are non-negotiable, Applied Bolting Technology™ continues to set the standard with its Squirter® DTIs (Direc... [Read More →](https://blog.appliedbolting.com/applied-bolting-blog/reinforcing-commitment-to-job-site-safety) ### Celebrating 30 Years of Bolting Excellence Applied Bolting Technology™ proudly commemorates its 30th anniversary. Established in 1994, the company has grown into a global leader renowned for it... [Read More →](https://blog.appliedbolting.com/applied-bolting-blog/30-years-of-bolting) ### Revolutionizing Solar Installations with Squirter® DTIs Applied Bolting Technology™ is proud to announce the expansion of its innovative Squirter® DTIs (direct tension indicators) into the solar industry. M... [Read More →](https://blog.appliedbolting.com/applied-bolting-blog/revolutionizing-solar-installations) ### Q&A with Clay: Squirter® DTIs’ Impact on Structural Steel Construction In the high-stakes world of large-scale industrial construction, every detail matters. For Turner Industries, a leader in building structural steel mo... [Read More →](https://blog.appliedbolting.com/applied-bolting-blog/q-and-a-with-clay) ### Products to Partnerships: Cianbro & Applied Bolting Technology™ At Cianbro, a leading employee-owned construction company, Charles Hall, the Director of Quality Assurance, navigates the dynamic landscape of working... [Read More →](https://blog.appliedbolting.com/applied-bolting-blog/cianbro-partnership) ### Meet Tom: An Industry Pro Who Swears by Squirter® DTIs for Bolting It’s not every day that you come across a family who has been working in the same industry for more than a century. Thomas French, Senior Quality Mana... 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