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Whether a simple nut and bolt connection, an HDD sub saver connection or oilfield casing connection, there are millions of critical threaded connections made every year. When they are put into service they tend to want to unwind, that is loose clamp force and fail for various reasons. Depending on the criticality of the connection, consequences of failure can be drastic, even life-threatening. Here are some of the reasons that threaded connections fail.

Why Do Bolts and Nuts Come Loose Infographic