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# How to set up Strainlabs in minutes

*Knowledge · 14 May 2025 · 2 min read*

> Say Goodbye to guesswork and welcome smart bolt monitoring. Maintaining critical structures has never been easier. Strainlabs eliminates the uncertainty of bolt preload monitoring, giving you insights with a plug-and-play installation. No complex setup, no special tools. From installation to monitor

KNOWLEDGE

Say Goodbye to guesswork and welcome smart bolt monitoring. Maintaining critical structures has never been easier. Strainlabs eliminates the uncertainty of bolt preload monitoring, giving you insights with a plug-and-play installation. No complex setup, no special tools. From installation to monitoring, the entire process takes minutes - not hours!

It is really easy to install Strainlabs System, just plug in the router and tighten the bolts! You can directly follow up that the desired preload achieved in Strainlabs Analytics. For a detailed step-by-step instructions, download the Strainlabs User Manual or just watch the 5 minutes video below.

[▶ YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r-y9zzW6ZY)

This video demonstrates how easy it is to install the Strainlabs system. Plug in the router and install the bolts as you normally would, enabling seamless and intelligent bolt preload monitoring.

How to Install Strainlabs: just a few simple steps

Step 1. 

Unbox & Prepare. Your Strainlabs package includes:

Strainlabs Bolts
Strainlabs Router
Strainlabs Analytics

Step 2. 

Install

Connect the Strainlabs Router: Plug it in – that’s it! The router automatically detects and connects to your bolts. 

Replace Existing Bolts: Simply swap out your standard bolts for Strainlabs Smart Bolts. Tighten them as you normally would, no special tools required. 

Step 3.

Start monitoring: Log in to the Strainlabs Dashboard. View live data & set up alerts for preload changes.

Why Strainlabs?

Plug-and-play installation – No advanced technical skills required. 
Wireless, real-time monitoring – Get instant preload data.
Prevent bolt failures before they happen – Reduce downtime & maintenance costs.
Works with your existing infrastructure.

Regardless of what kind of industrial application you are monitoring, Strainlabs makes maintenance effortless and reliable. The future of structural monitoring is wireless, effortless, and data driven. With Strainlabs, you’re not just installing a system – you’re upgrading the way you work.

Contact us today or request a demo.

Watch more videos from us here: https://www.youtube.com/@strainlabs1994

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## Related articles

- [How to Measure Bolt Preload](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/how-to-measure-bolt-preload.md) — Knowledge, 2026-10-01
- [Predictive maintenance: IoT sensors to prevent industrial downtime](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/predictive-maintenance-iot-sensors.md) — Knowledge, 2025-12-16

## How to cite

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## Company & contact

- **Company:** Smart Bolts by Strainlabs
- **Address:** Strainlabs head office, Stockholm: | Kungsgatan 64, 111 22 Stockholm
- **General enquiries:** [contact@strainlabs.com](mailto:contact@strainlabs.com)
- **Phone:** +46 (0) 46 286 4000
- **About:** Get to know us to learn more about Internet of Bolts, Preload Monitoring and how Strainlabs System can benefit your operations.

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