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A faster way to verify bolt preload – Introducing the Strainlabs App

Hanna Rydin21 April 2026
A faster way to verify bolt preload – Introducing the Strainlabs App

In installation and maintenance work, decisions need to be made quickly.
One of the most basic questions is also one of the most important:

Is the bolt correctly tightened or not?

Traditionally, the answer required manual measurements, indirect methods, or time-consuming inspections. With the Strainlabs app, you get the answer directly on your phone. In seconds.

The bolt measures itself

Each Strainlabs bolt continuously measures its own preload and temperature.

Data is sent via Bluetooth

No router, no cables – the information goes directly to your phone.

The app displays the result immediately

You see whether the bolt is correctly tightened, outside tolerance, or requires action.

From measurement to decision in seconds.

At the same time, temperature and bolt status are displayed for additional context if needed. The result is faster decisions and increased confidence during installation.

The app is now available for iOS and Android, ready to download and use on the spot.

Built for real field conditions

Installation and maintenance often involve:

  • Limited time
  • Hard-to-reach locations
  • No IT infrastructure
  • Rapid decision-making

The Strainlabs app is built for exactly this. No router. No setup. No integration. The app works directly via Bluetooth and can be used completely offline.

A faster way to work

By simplifying bolt preload verification, the app enables a more efficient workflow:

  • Faster inspections
  • Less manual work
  • Multiple bolts checked quickly
  • Increased safety in installation
  • Higher reliability of results

Facts instead of guesswork

Unlike traditional methods, the Strainlabs app is based on actual measurements from the bolt itself.


No indirect methods. No estimates. No manual calculations. Just a clear answer, instantly.

When is the Strainlabs App the right choice?

The app is perfect for:

Installation and commissioning

Service and maintenance

Quick on-site verification

Fieldwork without infrastructure

Situations where quick decisions are required

Pictures from inside the Strainlabs App.

A simple first step into digitalization

Not every application requires a complete monitoring system. In many cases, the most important thing is to verify quickly and move on. The Strainlabs app is designed for exactly these situations. A simple first step toward data-driven maintenance of bolted connections.

Available now

Ready to download and use immediately. 

App store

Google play

Want to learn more?

Contact us to learn more about the Strainlabs app and how it can be used in your installation and service workflows.

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