Why Bolts Work— and Why They Fail: George Davet to Present at IFE

Solon's own George Davet, BSME, MBA, will be presenting at the International Fastener Expo (IFE) 2025 in Las Vegas this September. His session, titled "Why Bolts Work— and Why They Fail: Preventing Downtime and Catastrophic Failures", promises to deliver critical insights for engineers, designers, and reliability professionals alike. 

Bolted joints are everywhere— from power generation to heavy industry— and when they fail, the consequenses can be costly. George will explore:

• The science behind bolt load loss (including embedment relaxation, thermal expansion, and other factors).
• Real-world risks of failure, such as costly downtime, safety hazards, and operational disruption.
• Practical strategies to improve bolted joint performance, including the use of Belleville spring washers to maintain preload and elasticity. 

With decades of engineering and industry experience, George has helped countless companies improve their fastener reliability and system perfromance. His expertise makes this session a must-attend for anyone responsible for keeping operations running safely and efficiently. 

Session Details
Monday, September 15, 2025
2:15pm-3:15pm
Tradewinds | Mandalay Bay Convention Center

Join us in Las Vegas to hear George's presentation and connect with industry leaders from around the globe. 

Register for the presentation: "Why Bolts Work— and Why They Fail: Preventing Downtime and Catastrophic Failures". Use code SPK250%OFF for 50% off your expo pass.