A common problem in the commercial bin industry, across all brands, is water leaking into the bin where stiffeners are used on laminated bin sheets. The leaking occurs where the stiffener connects to the sheet just under the seam where two laminated sheets overlap each other. The thickness of the laminated sheets creates a gap between the sidewall and stiffener. This exposes the bolt hole making it vulnerable to water weeping behind the stiffeners which can, of course, lead to spoiled grain.
For years there has not been a viable solution to this issue, until now. We tasked our engineers with finding a solution, and what resulted was the Double-Ended Stud Bolt. The patent-pending design features a rubber-backed steel washer in the middle of the bolt that is set between the stiffener and sidewall sheets. This provides a tight seal directly to the outer sidewall sheet behind the stiffener, eliminating water infiltration between the sheets and into the grain. These bolts have been tested in the field and have proven extremely effective at preventing water from leaking into the bin behind the stiffeners. Double-Ended Stud Bolts now come standard on all Sukup stiffened bins that use laminated bin sheets.
Make sure to stop by the Sukup booth to check out the Sukup Double-Ended Stud Bolt and see how they work!