The light, portable TurnPro tool can automatically assemble two ferrules and a high-purity-tube fitting to manufacturer recommendations. The tool is easy to handle because controls in the power house (motor body) accurately measure 1.25 turns from “finger tight” and then shut the motor off. The tool provides a repeatable fitting make-up every time. The tool…
Pinned joints assemble tubular transmission poles faster
The arms on tubular steel transmission poles typically attach using as many as 16 bolts. It takes a small crew about a half an hour to get an arm in place, attach all of those bolts and nuts, and then tighten to specifications. Engineers at Thomas & Betts developed a connection using a pinned joint…
Tower bolting technology improved with interlocking cam fasteners
Greg White Vice President DISC-LOCK International Culver City, Calif. www.disc-lock.com Wind-turbine towers appear to be rising to new heights–literally. As blade lengths increase to capture more wind energy, towers must also reach higher to accommodate the longer blades. Increased tower dimensions also translate into elevated levels of vibration and stress on tower fasteners,…