Bolt Certifications Explained: What ICC, DIBt, and Lloyd’s Approvals Actually Mean for Structural Connections
Not all bolts are equal. Some get approved. Others get rejected. Big difference when your building’s on the line. If you’re working with steel-to-steel connections, certifications aren’t just helpful, they’re essential. Whether it’s passing inspection or proving to engineers that your solution holds up under pressure, third-party approvals do a lot of heavy lifting. And…
Friction Clamps: The Safer, No-Weld Steel Connection Method
When you think of connecting structural steel, welding and drilling probably come to mind first. But those methods come with baggage: fire hazards, hot work permits, added time, and permanent alterations to your structure. What if you didn’t need any of that? That’s where friction clamps step in, specifically LNA BeamClamp® products. Friction clamps offer…
