2016-12-15
Bolting expertise combined
Mechanical tensioning and hydraulic tensioning are common methods to tighten large size bolts, each with its own strong advantages. Superbolt multi-jackbolt tensioners have been on the market since 1984, allowing bolted joints to be tightened mechanically without specialized skills or heavy tooling. But what if there was a product that combines the strengths of both Superbolt mechanical tensioning and hydraulic tensioning into one? At the Power-Gen International show in December 2016, a completely new generation of combined tensioning is introduced.A world first in versatility
The new VersaTite Hydraulic Mechanical Tensioner from Superbolt will revolutionize the tensioning business by combining the speed and uniformity of hydraulic tensioners with the accuracy of Superbolt mechanical tensioners. Superbolt VersaTite gives versatility in multiple ways:VersaTite products can be hydraulically pressurized to achieve a fast and uniform initial preload. The solution incorporates Boltight hydraulic tensioning with state-of-the art seal and pressure design.
The achieved preload of VersaTite products is easily controlled by mechanically applying the final torque utilizing Superbolt multi-jackbolt tensioning.
Removal is just as versatile – either mechanical or hydraulic removal is possible. The operator chooses depending on location, amount of fasteners, space constraints as well as time and tooling availability. (…)
via Revolutionize tensioning with the new Superbolt VersaTite | Nord-Lock Group.