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Bolting expertise combinedMechanical 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.
Steve Busalacchi, tensioning specialist from the Nord-Lock Group comments: “Through
research, close collaboration with customers and also through acquisitions our industry
knowledge continues to increase. Superbolt VersaTite is a result of our efforts to
Superbolt, Inc.1000 Gregg StCarnegie PA 15106, USAwww.nord-lock.com
Tel: +1 412 279 1149Fax: +1 412 279 [email protected]
understand and solve the challenges our customers face. Versatility in assembly and
removal, safe and efficient operations, and increased application uptime are some
advantages the new solution brings.”
The Nord-Lock Group is focused on providing secure bolting solutions. In addition to
their wedge-locking solutions and Superbolt multi-jackbolt tensioners, Boltight hydraulic
tensioners became part of the Nord-Lock Group last year and in 2016, Expander
System pivot technology was added. The growing portfolio and knowledge vested in the
teams behind the solutions truly positions the Nord-Lock Group as the global go-to
source for all types of challenging bolting applications.
Steve Busalacchi continues “The mission of our group is to safeguard human lives and
customer investments. The new product truly offers versatility in one nut – that is why
we named it VersaTite. No drawbacks - just added benefits”.
VersaTite by Superbolt allows hydraulic and mechanical tensioning and removal – all in
one nut. The product is first introduced at the Power-Gen Show in Orlando, booth 4629.
Dated 13 December 2016
Superbolt, Inc.1000 Gregg StCarnegie PA 15106, USAwww.nord-lock.com
Tel: +1 412 279 1149Fax: +1 412 279 [email protected]