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HYTORC Washer Cut Sheet

HYTORC Washer Cut Sheet

HYTORC Washer Cut Sheet

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The HYTORC Washer is designed to enhance safety and efficiency in bolting operations by eliminating the need for reaction arms, which are a common cause of injury. The washer's unique design allows for the use of a double-layered safety socket that reacts on the washer itself while turning the nut.
Specifications
  • Requires an additional 3/4” (0.019 mm) bolt length for the reaction and backup washers.
  • Compatible with existing bolts and nuts, allowing for the use of preferred bolting methods.
System Benefits
  • Simplifies setup compared to traditional bolting systems, improving job times.
  • Patented knurling prevents bolt rotation during operations.
  • Enhances safety and speed by preventing bolt rotation with the HYTORC Backup Washer.
  • Eliminates the need for reaction arms and custom fixtures, improving accuracy and preventing bolt loosening.
System Comparison
  • Traditional systems cause wear and damage to flange surfaces, requiring expensive resurfacing.
  • The HYTORC Washer protects flange surfaces, extending their longevity.
  • Reduces pinch hazards and personnel requirements, eliminating damaging side loads and bending forces.
Operational Details
  • The HYTORC Washer grips the surface while the backup washer maintains the bolt's position and alignment.
  • Utilizes a torque wrench and double socket drive for optimal operation.
Conclusion
The HYTORC Washer system offers a significant upgrade in safety, speed, and accuracy for bolting operations, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional methods while ensuring flange protection and operational efficiency.
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HYTORC Washer Cut Sheet-1

HYTORC WASHER The HYTORC Washer is the simplest upgrade for instant improvements in safety, speed and accuracy. This unique, patented system eliminates the need for reaction arms and other custom fixtures required to hold the tool in place. Additionally, the precision machined surface reduces variation in bolt load across the flange for improved accuracy and loosening prevention. SAFET Y HY TORC BACKUP WASHER The HYTORC Washer eliminates the need for reaction arms, which are the most common cause of injury on bolting jobs. The unique design of the washer allows the double layered safety socket to react on the washer itself, while turning the nut. The HYTORC Washer removes the complicated setup associated with other bolting systems and makes the bolting process more intuitive for improved job times. Our patented knurling ensures against bolt rotation during any operation. The HYTORC Washer System consists of the HYTORC Washer used in conjunction with the HYTORC Backup Washer. As an inexpensive alternative to a traditional backup wrench, the HYTORC Backup Washer provides major improvements in safety and speed to your job by preventing rotation with the bolt. • Allow 3/4” (.019 mm) extra bolt length for the thickness of the reaction and backup washers. • Your current bolts and nuts can be used with the HYTORC Washers.. • All nuts can still be tightened or loosened using your preferred bolting method; not exclusive to HYTORC tooling.

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SYSTEM COMPARISON TORQUE WRENCH USED WITH BACKUP WRENCH Torque wrench and backup wrench rotate in same direction. 3) Backup wrench ^ Incorrect angle and direction of rotation of torque wrench ^ Incorrect angle and direction of rotation of backup wrench Yielded bolt center axis DOUBLE SOCKET DRIVE USED WITH HYTORC WASHER The HYTORC Washer grips surface while the backup washer keeps the bolt in place and square with the surface. 5) Double socket drive — HYTORC Washer ™ Backup washer £ Direction of rotation of torque wrench ^ Direction of rotation of double socket drive ! Uncompromised bolt center...

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