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High-pressure hydraulic pumps, hydraulic torque wrenches, bolt tensioners and nut splitters

for the energy sector

Press contact : Brigitte LESCURE – TARA bl@tara-communication.com - +33 164 020 883 Karen BERGMANS – SPX HT karen.bergmans@spx.com - +31 455 678 863

www.spxhydraulictech.com www.spxboltingsystems.com

July 2012

SPX Hydraulic Technologies: Solutions for the energy sector

SPX Hydraulic Technologies, which is part of the SPX Corporation is a global manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic torque wrenches, pumps, bolt tensioners and nut splitters, as well as devices, maintenance and charging systems for rail projects. Company product brands are:

- BOLTING SYSTEMS: Hydraulic torque wrench and other bolting tools used in the nuclear power, wind energy, oil & gas and construction sectors.

- POWER TEAM: High-pressure pumps, cylinders and tools. - STONE: Small AC or DC hydro-power packs. - HYTEC: High-pressure hydraulic clamping devices. - GLOBE: Radial piston air motors. - RAIL SYSTEMS: Fast solutions for the rail sector.

The company's head office is located in Rockford, Illinois, USA with manufacturing and sales sites located in the Netherlands, Shanghai, Singapore and the UK, and service centres around the world. SPX Hydraulic Technologies in the energy sector

A world leader in the high-pressure hydraulic power packs market, SPX Hydraulic Technologies has more than 35 years of experience in the global energy markets selling durable products which are resistant to tough working environments – it has a reputation for quality, reliability and first-class service. The products allow contractors to raise their productivity with a range of tools which will increase efficiency on construction sites. SPX Bolting Systems’ bolting products and accessories provide on-site solutions for installing or maintaining oil and gas pipelines. In order to support this, SPX offers complimentary tools such as the SPX’ "CONTROLLER", a bolting and flange asset management software (flange integrity management) which provides plant managers with full traceability of the plant maintenance history, as well as a joint tightening calculation program to assist the site engineers. As a world leader in the design and manufacture of hydraulic bolting products, SPX BOLTING SYSTEMS is continually innovating to exceed industry standards with highly innovative products designed to provide beneficial features to clients. The products have proven themselves in the most difficult environments such as nuclear energy, oil and gas production, refineries, chemical industry, steel industry, marine industry, etc. The new range of SPX BS hydraulic tensioners goes even further in ensuring joint integrity with precision products that offer unique features to the market. Furthermore, with the growth of the renewable-energy sector which necessitates the adaption of local, regional and global infrastructures, SPX high-performance hydraulic tools help to facilitate with the construction projects in its sector.

July 2012

SPX Corporation: a Fortune 500, global multi-industry manufacturing company

SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW) is a Fortune 500, global multi-industry manufacturing company. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, SPX employs more than 17,000 people worldwide and has operations in over 40 countries. SPX products and technologies play an important role in the expansion of global infrastructure to help meet increased demand for power and energy and support many different sources of power generation, including coal and natural gas, nuclear, solar and geothermal. The company's innovative product portfolio, containing many energy efficient products, includes cooling systems for power plants throughout the world; highly advanced food processing components and turnkey, scalable systems serving the global food and beverage industry; process equipment that assists a variety of flow processes including oil and gas exploration, distribution and refinement and power generation; handheld diagnostic tools that aid in vehicle maintenance and repair; and power transformers that allow utility companies to regulate electric voltage, transmission and distribution.

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July 2012

PA60: The infinite stage

pneumatically driven hydraulic pump

Power Team, one of the leading SPX Hydraulic Technologies product

brands, has long been the market leader in high pressure hydraulic

pumps due to durability, ease of use and life cycle cost benefits.

SPX Bolting Systems (the specialized bolting branch of SPX Hydraulic

Technologies) introduces Infinite Stage Pump Technology – the

pump technology that delivers in excess of 200 % speed

improvement – making jobs faster and easier.

The SPX PA60 Infinite Stage Pump increases productivity on the job

by providing unrivalled oil flow twice as high on average the speed of

typical 2-stage pumps. Fitted with an air pressure regulator, an air

filter and a lubrificator, it is well protected against poor air quality, the

SPX PA60 delivers a fast oil delivery at low pressure, and enables

economical repair thanks to its serviceable air motor.

The features included in the SPX PA60 in order to excel within the

market and to answer operator’s needs are:

- The possibility of continuous duty in an operating environment from -25°C to +50°C - Portability is facilitated due to a weight of 35.8 kg excluding oil - A 5 meter long pendant control switch which is easily removable. - High speed air control - Quiet operation - Rugged construction for durability in tough environments - Fewer parts for lower service costs - Comply with ATEX II 2 GDc T4

Safety, one of the major concerns of SPX Bolting Systems is always the priority, and a contributing feature to

this end is the internal relief valve in the manifold set at around 700 Bar which protects both the circuit

components and operator from any possible pressure intensification that may occur if the couplers should be

incorrectly connected.

The SPX Bolting Systems Infinite Stage Pump technology is bringing the next generation to the market.

July 2012

TWHC, the Torque Wrench High Cycle

The TWHC is SPX Bolting Systems’ additional line of Square Drive

Torque Wrenches. It is designed to reduce costs by improving the

cycle life of torque wrenches by 2-3 times existing technology.

The TWHC has been tested in excess of 30,000 cycles - 2 to 3 times

standard torque wrenches and designed to operate in the rigors of the

outdoor environment where they are typically used.

The TWHC is highly-resistant to corrosion in harsh environments,

both on and offshore due to top grade materials and a nickel coated

finish. Its compact nose radius allows the tool to fit in tighter, hard-to-

reach spaces.

The ease of use is enhanced thanks to its light weight, optional carry handle and multi-position,

high-flow swivel manifold which allows the operator to manoeuvre the hoses into almost any

position required.

Some wrench manufacturers use a short stroke (generally less than 25 degrees), lightweight

aluminium-based body and a locking-pawl mechanism in order to try and make the wrench size

lighter. Although the lighter wrench sounds good, this combination has a negative impact when

turning the bolt/nut as it only provides a small amount of rotation. SPX Bolting Systems’ TWHC

wrenches have a solid famous steel body, long stroke piston and fine-tooth ratchet combination

which results in a 30-31 degree nut rotation reached during tests.

Keeping safety in mind, SPX Bolting Systems encloses the drive mechanism in the TWHC by

means of a rubber-compound cover which does not present a sharp-edged protrusion commonly

seen on metal covers of other wrenches after damage from normal wear and tear. Some other

torque wrenches have open and exposed drive mechanisms, which not only allow ingress of debris

but also put the operator at risk of trapping their fingers. Where the movement occurs, the TWHC

nose is consequently fully enclosed.

July 2012

A new range of hydraulic tensioners with a performance that’s unique to the market

The highly-innovative SRT range from SPX: spring-return hydraulic bolt tensioners designed to provide optimal operational performance and safety

It is of utmost importance for site technicians to accurately and safely apply the correct load

requirement on each bolt when tightening a joint. If the application has been unequally loaded then

the resulting condition could be unreliable, giving rise to a weakened structure or leakage if the

application is pressure containment. The possible failure of the ‘joint’ may not reveal itself for some

time, but may do so under ‘loaded’ conditions when its performance and reliability are most critical

and demanding.

The innovative features of the SRT range of "Topside" hydraulic bolt tensioners offer improved

performance and reliability in meeting these requirements. They reduce operator fatigue, improve

productivity whilst at the same time enhancing safety.

The automatic piston return yields a significant amount of saved time

through reducing de-pressurization and tool re-set time (around 40% higher

productivity). Work cycle is therefore reduced, operation and tool indexing is

more productive (over manual tensioners) and operators are less fatigued.

The SRT range of tensioners offers an unparalleled guarantee of both

reliability and durability.

SRT hydraulic bolt tensioners are designed to have all their components

protected from environmental debris and conditions; operation and

maintenance costs are consequently considerably reduced over the life of

the product:

- their integrated misalignment compensator allows a stud deviation of up to 5 degrees. This

avoids situations which unfortunately are not un-common and which have serious

consequences on the accuracy and tool life expectancy.

- a piston stroke limit indicator allows the user to gauge the tensioning progress across the set

of tools so as to keep their synchronized operation. Should a tool be taken to the end of its

stroke, there is a locking function which prevents the piston from being over-extended, which

would lead to the seal failing and possible tool damage. Besides the savings which it leads

to, this feature also protects the operator from any high-pressure oil discharge.

July 2012

SRT hydraulic bolt tensioners are therefore superior by design, truly productive and safe tools, field

proven and the choice of technicians or contractors who rely on quality, reliability, productivity and

safety for their core business as well as their own reputation in the market.

The SRT has 7 standard models (0-7) in the range covering ¾ - 4 inch (M20-100), with 4 tools

covering the popular 1 to 3.1/2 inches (M24-M90). Tools have a 10mm maximum piston stroke

(‘0’model - 8mm) and operating at a maximum pressure of 21,750psi / 1,500 Bar. Larger sized or

special application tensioners are available on request.

SST hydraulic tensioners from SPX - the subsea version The Subsea version of the new SPX hydraulic tensioners, the SST range, is designed to resist the most extreme working conditions of use which guarantees the product's durability and performance. The tools are coated with a high-quality nickel plating which enables them to resist any salt-water environment. Very compact and easy to use, SST subsea hydraulic bolt tensioners enable the tools to be used simply by placing the body over the stud/nut and sliding the ‘open’ ‘quick reaction nut’ along the thread and onto the tool. A simple squeeze click engages it securely onto the thread which is locked on when pressurizing the tool; removal is in reverse, which simplifies operations and minimizes the divers' work time. Like the Topside versions, SST hydraulic tensioners are equipped with an integrated misalignment compensator allowing a stud deviation of up to 5 degrees and a piston stroke limit indicator, allowing for controlled and synchronous operation.

Moreover, the piston has a 30mm stroke in order to close/load the flange in a single operation, reducing the possibility of the overstroke of individual tools. For the operator's complete safety the design of the SST hydraulic tensioners prevent piston ejection and avoids any oil release to the environment. The different models in the range offer a capacity ranging from ¾ to 3 ½ inches (M20-M90), operating with a maximum pressure of 21,750psi/1,500 Bar. SST underwater hydraulic tensioners are used with QRN quick-release reaction nuts from SPX Bolting Systems.

EHN - the compact and accurate hydraulic nut

July 2012

Innovation: ENS, the triple-bladed

hydraulic nut splitter with ultimate cutting performance

If a nut is jammed, corroded or damaged, it is more often than not, impossible to unscrew it and the ultimate solution is to use a nut splitter to free the bolt by splitting through the nut. In the energy sectors and other heavy-duty industries the nuts that are used are high-tensile strength and therefore necessitate nut splitters that have high-strength ability. ENS hydraulic nut splitter is specially designed for BS1560, ANSI B16.5, API 6A & API 17D flanges. It easily and quickly cracks problematic nuts of up to 130mm across the flats. The high-strength forged head is interchangeable and is screwed onto the hydraulic cylinder offering the flexibility to cut a variety of nut sizes. The heavy duty, three-sided, triangular blade design is an important feature as it enables the operator to save time since he has only to turn the blade 120° to have a new cutting surface. It also provides the assurance of being able to complete the job at hand with minimal interruption. The ENS hydraulic nut splitter is also equipped with a dial-in feature which enables the blade travel to be controlled and therefore avoid costly damage to the stud. ENS is also available in a sub-sea version in which case a double-acting cylinder is utilised to ensure there is no water ingress and to speed up the blade retraction process. In April 2010, SPX Hydraulic Technologies, member of the Industrial Products and Services division of SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW), broadened its range of high-performance bolting products with the acquisition of the British company Torque Tension Systems Ltd. (TTS), a global supplier of hydraulic bolting products. These products efficiently meet the needs of global energy infrastructure markets, in particular the sectors of nuclear power, wind, and oil and gas.