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A325 Tension Control Bolt System

Product Description
The Tension Control bolting system has
quickly become the most widely used
method of tensioning high strength
structural bolts. The ease of use and A325 Tension Control Bolt Assemblies Mechanical
economic benefits has provided tens of Requirements
thousands of projects with consistent, 3/4-10 Diameter 7/8-9 Diameter
LENGTH ITEM CTN. ITEM CTN.
reliable, and economical steel connections. CODE QTY. CODE QTY.
DIAMETER MIN.
FASTENER
MIN.
TENSILE
The TC bolt is formally recognized by 1-3/4" 75C175BN325/TC 300
TENSION
(KIPS)
STRENGTH
(LBF)
the AISC (American Institute of Steel 2" 75C200BN325/TC 280 87C200BN325/TC 200 3/4"-10 28 40,100
Construction) and the RCSC (Research 2-1/4" 75C225BN325/TC 270 87C225BN325/TC 190 7/8"-9 39 55,450
Council on Structural Connections) as 2-1/2 75C250BN325/TC 250 87C250BN325/TC 180 1"-8 51 72,700
2-3/4" 75C275BN325/TC 250 87C275BN325/TC 180
an approved installation method.
3" 75C300BN325/TC 240 87C300BN325/TC 170
The Tension Control System consists 3-1/4" 75C325BN325/TC 210 87C325BN325/TC 150
of one each: A325 TC Bolt, A194 2-H 3-1/2" 75C350BN325/TC 200 87C350BN325/TC 140
Heavy Hex Nut, F-436 Flat Washer 3-3/4" 75C375BN325/TC 200 87C375BN325/TC 140
4" 75C400BN325/TC 170 87C400BN325/TC 140
Key advantages of the Tension Control 4-1/2 87C450BN325/TC 120
assembly include; 5 87C500BN325/TC 110
Cost effective, one operator, single 5-1/2 87C550BN325/TC 100
sided installation 6 87C600BN325/TC 100
Lightweight, non-impacting
installation tools
The bolt
Visual inspection Inner Socket
reacts to the
Bolt Tip Outer Socket
Pre-certified, matched and tested Bolt Tip fastening
assemblies torque and
Reaction Force
Reliable and efficient bolt tensioning TC Groove shears at the
TC Groove Torque Control
Bolt tension is not dependent on Fastening Torque
Thread (TC) groove
operator skill or tool settings Nut
when the
Washer
Installation Connected Part required
Connected Part
tension is
1. Place the bolt into the connection reached.
with the washer under the nut.
2. Slide the inner socket over the bolt MAKITA MAK 6922NB
tip and the outer socket over the nut.
Impact Shear Wrench
Press the trigger switch. The outer
socket will rotate and tighten until Anti-slipping mechanism:
the bolt reaches the required tension. tool wont start until inner
Bolt Length

sleeve engages with bolt tip

3. When the proper bolt tension is Compact and light weight
Grip Length

reached, the tip of the bolt will shear. Handy tip lever for ejecting sheared tips
When the tip of the bolt shears, pull Rubber bumper for tool body protection
back on the wrench until the outer SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDES

socket is no longer engaging the nut. Capacity Bolt Drive 5/8, 3/4, Outer Sleeve - 3/4
7/8 (764320-3)
4. Push the ejector lever to discharge No Load RPM 18 Inner Sleeve - 3/4
Determining Proper Bolt Length (764325-3)
the severed bolt tip. Torque (ft.-lbs.) 600
5. Catch the sheared bolt tips to pre
BOLT SIZE (INCHES) TO DETERMINE THE PROPER
BOLT LENGTH ADD TO THE
Length 9-13/16 Outer Sleeve - 7/8
Net Weight (lbs.) 10.6 (764319-8)
GRIP* (INCHES)
vent them from falling below. Inner Sleeve - 7/8
3/4" 1" (764322-9)
7/8" 1-1/8" Screwdriver
(783001-0)
Excluding washers, the lengths determined by the use Tool Case
of this table should be rounded up to the next 1/4 (150479-6)

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