Where, What and Why Hydraulic Tooling Is Important for Critical Applications
Hydraulic bolt tensioning is the most preferred approach to tightening studs and bolts today. It is especially useful in critical applications such as compressor covers, pressure vessels, pipeline flanges, heat exchangers, windmills and boiler feed pumps among others.
If you are looking for the most reliable tools and services for your critical construction, you have come to the right place. Aztec Bolting provides excellent hydraulic tooling services and products for controlled bolt tightening.
As a full-service bolting technology company, we have professional construction, repair and maintenance technicians. We boast more than 110 years of combined industry experience. Discover a wide range of products and services to satisfy your critical bolting needs.
Benefits of Hydraulic Bolt Tightening
The following are advantages of hydraulic tooling for critical applications:
- Increased accuracy - The hydraulic bolt and stud tightening approach solves the problem of non-uniform jointing of high-pressure installations. The accuracy is repeated from one stud to another so that hydraulic pressure spreads uniformly across the entire pump.
- Uniform bolting - We recommend hydraulic tooling because it guarantees uniform stud loading and bolt tightening. This is especially true where these fasteners use gaskets and several studs. As hydraulic pressure changes from time to time, tightening with uniformity holds the joint tightly.
- Reduced time - When several hydraulic stud tensioners work concurrently, you will save time on the entire jointing and repair project. The process is faster than employing hydraulic torque wrenches. Cut the time of tightening by 50% with our hydraulic tooling systems.
- Ease of use and increased safety - Enjoy increased ease of use in all applications that utilize hydraulic bolt and stud tensioning. There is an increased power-to-weight ratio, resulting in less bulky, lighter applications that are easier to use than torque applications.
- Increased life of studs - Do you want to increase the shelf life of your studs and bolts? We eliminate thread seizing and galling with hydraulic tensioners. It is an approach that saves your company’s repair costs while increasing productivity.
Major hydraulic bolting equipment includes
- Bolting products such as torque wrenches and tightening tools
- Tensioners such as tensioning tools and pumps
- Flange tools such as flange alignment tools, flange spreaders and nut splitters
- Torque measurement and calibration tools for display units transducers fixtures and testers
- Industrial products for cylinders, pumps, lifting equipment and accessories
Hydraulic bolting services to keep in mind include:
- Torque Tool Repair - Our tool repair is comprehensive for all of the above products. We have been accredited for our expertise in torque and tension applications. Our technicians are experienced in pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic tool repair.
- Calibration Services – We offer calibration services for tools such as slings, impact wrenches, chain hoists, grinders, drills, band saws and jacks.
- Controlled Bolting Training – Let your technicians learn solutions for critical bolting applications with industry experts. Our training covers bolting theory, torque tightening, joint alignment, gasket/bolt load compression, joint components and bolts tensioning.
- On-Site Bolting Services - Get convenient service.
- Mobile Unit Service - We have mobile units that access your location in real time.
- Rentals - Rent products for critical bolting applications.
Applications of Hydraulic Bolt Tightening
We are the company to call whether you are erecting new plants in a factory when doing calibration or simply repairing and for routine maintenance. It saves time, money and resources and guarantees your studs and bolts long life. We work with trusted brands such as Norbar, Enerpac, Skidmore-Wilhelm, Stahlwille and Rad. Contact us now and solve your tightening challenges today.