Applied Bolting Technology

04/14/2026

: DTI Installation Simplified

The DTI method in the current specification was designed around standard DTIs, and it can be confusing. Feeler gauges, extra steps, longer processes… it doesn’t have to be that way.

At Applied Bolting Technology®, we focus on simplifying what matters in the field when using Squirter® DTIs:

- When approved by the EOR, many teams use our 2.12 method, allowing you to rely on the sq**rt media alone for pre-install, installation, and inspection. This eliminates the need for feeler gauges on the jobsite.

Still following Section 7 for PIV testing? Here it is in 4 simple steps:

1. Snug-tighten (don’t exceed required pretension).
2. Bring assembly to 5% above minimum tension. Verify the gap hasn’t closed prematurely (acceptances) using the appropriate feeler gauge in more than half bump locations - historically .005 gauge.
3. Continue pretension until the appropriate feeler gauge is refused in more than half bump locations.
4. Final verification of required pretension is maintained.

Pro Tip: Use the same feeler gauge for PIV and field inspection. Consistency is key.

Want a quick walkthrough? Check out our training videos for the 2.12 and Sections 7, 8, & 9.
https://lnkd.in/eFEPBjDs

At the end of the day, torque isn’t tension, and guessing isn’t a strategy.

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02/26/2026

Learn how to properly perform Pre-Installation Verification (PIV) testing for Squirter® DTIs (Direct Tension Indicators) in accordance with AISC/RCSC sections 7, 8, and 9! In this video, VP of Sales and Technical Support Robert Westover walks through each step, from snug-tightening to final inspection, showing how to confirm your bolt assemblies achieve the correct tension before installation.

Whether you’re an engineer, inspector, or ironworker, this demonstration will help you verify bolt tensioning accuracy and meet project specifications with confidence.

Explore more bolting resources on our website: www.appliedbolting.com

02/24/2026

We’re proud to see our Squirter® DTIs hard at work on the Wasena Bridge replacement in Roanoke, VA with The Walsh Group & Archer Western! This transformative project is replacing the 85‑year‑old span with a modern structure featuring wider sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes, enhanced lighting, lookout areas, and improved traffic flow. Proud to support quality, safety, and innovation in infrastructure!

02/16/2026

Today we recognize the leadership that shaped our nation and we’re proud to manufacture in the country built on hard work, innovation, and integrity.

For more than three decades, Applied Bolting Technology® has designed, engineered, and made Squirter® DTIs in the USA, helping crews achieve tension right the first time and overall enabling safer, faster, inspection-ready bolting processes.

02/12/2026

Proud to see our Squirter® DTIs helping make the UC Davis Health California Tower a reality! Congratulations to Schuff Steel and the team on this impressive milestone.

02/10/2026

Our how-to videos are designed to make bolting education clearer, more practical, and accessible to the entire industry, and it’s rewarding to see that impact firsthand.

This feedback comes from David Stayshich, a Corporate Construction Engineering Manager at Fluor Corporation, who shared how our educational videos are being used not only as a public knowledge resource, but also internally to support training for quality control and field engineering teams. We love to hear it!

02/05/2026

Dive deeper into how Squirter® DTIs (Direct Tension Indicators) can streamline your bolting process in February's bolting clinic! In this session, you'll see how the Visual Verification of Bolt Tension® speeds up installation and improves inspection efficiency. Save your spot here: https://appliedbolting-8020600.hs-sites.com/webinar-registration-page? 🔗

01/29/2026

2025 in 25 seconds! Last year was full of great experiences, including lots of travel, lunch & learns, job site visits, trade shows, and more. Thanks to our awesome team, distributors, and everyone who bolts with Squirter® DTIs for making it a great year!

Looking forward to what February and the rest of 2026 will bring. What do you want to see us do next?

01/26/2026

We're always listening to feedback about our Training & Support sessions and looking for ways to put what crews tell us into action. Let us know if you have suggestions! appliedbolting.com/tech-support/ 🔗