Stud Tensioners & Stud Tensioning Tools
The most accurate means of tightening a flanged connection is by utilizing hydraulic bolt tensioners.
Typically, multiple tensioners are linked together by high-pressure hoses to the pump. High-pressure fluid from the Aztec 30K pumping unit pressurizes the tensioners to create a force that actually stretches the stud (studs).
When this happens, the nut (nuts) lift off the flange. The nut is run down to its seated position by turning the nut-retaining disk with a tommy bar. With the nut tight against the flange, the pressure in the load cell is released and the stud remains stretched with the load locked in.
AZTEC is proud to offer customized stud tensioning products. With an in house fully qualified engineering department, no task is too difficult. AZTEC's design capabilities include the standard tensioners as well as optional features like spring return and gear driven; with greatest stroke of any tensioner on the market.
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50% coverage, tensioned before being placed on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico. |
Stud Tensioners' Features
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Accuracy - Independent of the friction, accuracy to within 1% comes from calibrated pumping unit and gauge |
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Uniformity - Link any number of AZTEC's tensioners together for simultaneous tightening to insure leak-free connections |
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Speed - By simultaneously tensioning multi-bolted connections, make-up time is drastically reduced |
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Versatility - AZTEC offers many tensioner combo sets of bridges, pullers, and load cells, as well as various operating media such as water or vegetable oil |
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Compact - AZTEC tensioners offer the highest load size ratio in the industry |
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Safety - All of AZTEC's tensioning systems are safely tested to 1.5 times operating pressure before they leave the manufacturing facility |
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Reliable - Proven seal quality topside and offshore |
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Stroke - 3/4" stroke means less retracting and more productivity |
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Pumps - Ergonomically designed to provide up to 30,000 PSI with all controls mounted on top for ease of use. Custom configurations available. |
