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Wind Energy Brochure

Wind Energy Brochure

Wind Energy Brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview
Hydratight collaborates with leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to provide advanced solutions for critical assembly problems in the wind power sector. The company is committed to safety and quality, adhering to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, and OHSAS 18001:2007 standards.

Engineering Services
Hydratight offers a range of engineering services including torque and tension bolting equipment, machining equipment, product sales, rental, technical support, and training.

Wind Power Solutions
Hydratight provides engineered solutions for the wind energy industry, focusing on reducing bolting times and achieving accurate bolt loads. Key solutions include:
  • Nacelle Bolting Solutions: Tools for safe assembly of blade and bearing applications.
  • Tower Bolting Solutions: Torque and tension solutions for tower structures.
  • Foundation Bolting Solutions: Reliable tensioners for onshore and offshore surfaces.

Custom-Engineered Solutions
Hydratight develops custom-engineered tools for unique bolting applications using advanced CAD-CAM software.

Maintenance Kits
Specialized maintenance kits are available for various turbine applications.

Case Study
A multi-stud tensioning device was designed to reduce wind turbine blade assembly time by 65%, improving bolt load accuracy and consistency.

Product Highlights
  • Micro Bolt Tensioner: Designed for Grade 10.9 bolts, offering lightweight and compact solutions.
  • RSL Hydraulic Torque Wrench: Provides interchangeable heads for various applications.
  • On-Site Machining: Includes milling machines and laser levelling equipment for precise machining.
  • Foundation Bolt Tensioner: Eliminates thread fit problems and offers simultaneous tensioning.
  • Rock Anchor Tensioner: Custom-designed for smaller concrete wind turbine bases.
  • Elliptical Tensioner: Designed for limited clearance applications with safety enhancements.

Power Consoles
Hydratight offers a range of pumps designed for the high demands of the wind energy market, focusing on speed, weight, and continuous operation.

Bolt Load Monitoring
The Bolt-Scope II ultrasonic load monitor ensures accurate monitoring and recording of bolt stresses.

Training
Hydratight provides certified training programs in the use of hydraulic torque and bolt tensioning equipment.

Contact Information
For more information, contact Hydratight at [email protected] or visit their website to find a local representative.
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Catalog excerpts

Wind Energy Brochure-1

WIND POWER SOLUTIONS

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Wind Energy Brochure-2

Who We Are One Company, Total Support, Complete Solutions Over many years Hydratight has provided world-class bolted joint solutions and continues to set international standards in joint integrity for its customers on a global scale. By supplying a comprehensive range of products and services, supported by strong, experienced engineering teams, we apply global standards through our network of local operations, making Hydratight the preferred supplier to the wind industry's most demanding clients. Hydratight works in partnership with the world’s leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)....

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Wind Energy Brochure-3

What Makes Us Different One Company - A Multitude of Solutions Hydratight plays a leading role within the complex and changing world of Power Generation; providing innovative engineering solutions and unique services to improve the cost effectiveness in this competitive industry. The core of our business is designing fast and highly accurate solutions to bolt tightening problems. Wind Power Solutions Taking inspiration from global trends in power generation, Hydratight has consistently introduced engineered solutions for supporting the bolted joint needs of the onshore and offshore wind energy...

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Wind Energy Brochure-4

windNACELLE Nacelle Bolting Solutions Hydratight can provide an array of torque and tensioning tools including the Micro Bolt Tensioner and RSL torque wrench for the safe assembly of blade and bearing bolted applications. Blade to Bearing and Bearing to Hub Tensioning Systems Blade to Bearing and Bearing to Hub tensioning systems were originally developed to allow the OEM to quickly and accurately tension up to 100% of the fasteners in the joint simultaneously. The key benefit of this system is the flexibility to use any number of tools, pending the unique demands of the manufacturing factory...

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Wind Energy Brochure-5

windTOWER Tower Bolting Solutions Hydratight has a vast range of torque and tension solutions for the onsite assembly of tower structures. Micro Bolt Tensioner The Hydratight Micro Tensioner for Grade 10.9 bolts has been designed to maximise clamping forces and is available as a single deck tool for applications with a wider pitch between the bolts and a double deck tensioner for applications with a smaller pitch. The tool has been designed for use with hexagon nuts and washers: • Lightweight and compact • Overload and over-stroke protection • Geared nut rotation • High cycle life RSLTM Hydraulic...

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Wind Energy Brochure-6

windFOUNDATION Foundation Bolting Solutions Hydratight’s range of safe and reliable foundation bolt tensioners will secure any type of bolt to any type of onshore or offshore surface. Foundation Bolt Tensioner The Foundation Bolt Tensioner was originally developed by Hydratight for a specific application; fixing foundation bolt fasteners on wind turbine towers. Since its invention, the Foundation Bolt Tensioner has been successfully used at many locations throughout the world and is capable of tensioning all of the studs/bolts designed with a Williams, Dyson or similar form. The Foundation Bolt...

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Wind Energy Brochure-7

Wind Industry Power Consoles The wind energy sector puts very high demands on the power systems which operate torque and tension tools. Hydratight has developed a unique range of pumps which cater for these high demands; with special attention being given to speed, weight, continuous operation and extreme environments. PowaPak Electrically Operated Torque Wrench Pump The PowaPak range of automatic and semi-automatic torque wrench pumps has been developed by Hydratight to meet the arduous and demanding needs of the high volume assembly wind energy market. ZU4-AW Electrically Operated Torque Wrench...

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Wind Energy Brochure-8

Global Standards Local Delivery Our global network means you can rely on the right people, products and services wherever you are in the world. Email us at: [email protected] Or find your local representative at: hydratight.com/contact Material sourced from fully sustainable, managed forests using Elemental Chlorine Free fibre. HT/WE/PG/03-11

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