A snapped stud bolt can halt an entire unit. Common causes include over‑tightening, corrosion pitting, fatigue cracking, or mixing grades. In one case, we had a stud bolt fail due to improper grit blasting—and thus poor nut contact. On investigation, uneven torque caused the ductile steel barrel to fracture under load.
To prevent it: choose the right grade (B7, B8M, or L7), keep threads clean, torque correctly, and inspect routinely. When refilling oil skids or boiler loops, I always replace stud bolts that are pitted or stretched. Preventive action means fewer workarounds and safer pressure systems.
