What type of bolt is best for installing shaft couplings? There are many components involved in wind turbine operation that must be joined safely, efficiently, and accurately. Shaft couplings is one of them. These high-speed couplings often use fitted bolts. Tough demands are placed on the tolerances and surface finish of bores (precise holes in…

A tie and support for cable bundles This cable tie and support provides a safer and easier method for bundling and supporting cables outdoors. The Ty-Rap Deltec Cable Tie and Support System tolerates harsh environments and temperatures as low as -85°F. While traditional metallic lashings can nick or cut through cable insulation, the Ty-Rap system…

A manufacturer of bolt securing systems offers a combination of bolting expertise and a wide product range, including wedge-locking devices and Superbolt tensioners. The just released “Multi-jackbolt tensioners (MJTs) standard range” Superbolt catalog highlights one of the more innovative technologies available for tightening bolts and studs, according to the company.  MJTs offer simple and cost…

A Superbolt or multi-jackbolt tensioner is a direct replacement for hex nuts, covered nuts, and bolts. They spin onto existing bolt or stud and provide a better way to bolt up the joint. Multi-jackbolt tensioners consist of a hardened washer which protects equipment and provides a hardened, flat surface for the jackbolts to “push” against.…