Blog & Insights

Which standards govern bolting on Canadian oil, gas and process projects — and what procurement should check on the datasheet before ordering.

The documents Canadian buyers should request from a non-US fastener supplier so their customs broker can confirm duty treatment before ordering.

Why Alberta cold-service joints commonly specify A320 L7 instead of A193 B7, when to use L7M, and which nuts and coatings to pair.

EMG delivers a comprehensive range of ASTM A193 and A194 stud bolts nationwide — from B7 and B7M to B8M Class 1 & 2, exotic alloys, and beyond. Supplying oil & gas, offshore, mining, and industrial sectors across WA, Darwin, SA, Victoria, Brisbane, and NSW.

B7 is the default bolting grade on most process plant, but above 450°C it relaxes and loses bolt load. This comparison sets out where B7 ends, where B16 begins, and how to choose between them without over-specifying.

Most fastener corrosion problems are coating selection problems. A practical comparison of fluoropolymer, zinc-flake and hot-dip galvanised systems for coastal, offshore and high-cycle industrial service.

What Singapore procurement teams actually need to release certified bolting through customs and onto a Jurong Island turnaround — realistic air and sea timelines, the certification pack, Incoterms, and the mistakes that cost days.

A practical guide to getting certified bolting accepted on Malaysian oil, gas and petrochemical work — the certification scope that survives audit, sour service requirements for Malaysian gas, and how shipments move through Port Klang, Pasir Gudang and Kemaman.