High Cycle Torque Wrench (TWHC) - Press Release

PRESS RELEASE
SPX Bolting Systems launches its new High Cycle Torque Wrench, TWHC 50,
which combines improved cycle-life and reliability with enhanced usability
and safety.
Ashington, United Kingdom, June 2, 2014 - The new TWHC50 hydraulic torque wrench offers a
powerful tool capable of delivering a controlled and accurate setting (when tightening), yet has the
strength and performance to break out the toughest and stubborn fastener applications time after
time. Designed for reliability and long-life, it offers excellent value and life-time returns with an
improved cyclic life over other competitive models by at least 2-3 times.
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Reliable and Durable
Reliability and Durability of the tool is significantly increased
thanks to an improved and simplified drive mechanism, which
returns trouble-free operation and long-life.
The high strength alloy body offers increased resistance to
torsion and additionally, highly resistant to corrosion in the
harshest of environments.
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Enhanced usability
Ease of use is enhanced with the inclusion of lifting points
either side of the body (allowing an eyebolt or lifting device to
be attached), multi-position (360x180) swivel manifold and
multi-position (360) reaction arm. The high-flow manifold
incorporates large bore oil paths for rapid operation and
reduced heat generation.
The tools designed long-stroke mechanism imparts a minimum 30 degree nut rotation per stroke
whilst maintaining a tight and compact nose radius: this is a clear advantage over the short stroke
and back-up pawl mechanisms of light alloy models. Fewer parts and reduced torsion in operation equals reduced wear, maintenance and associated costs.
Press contact : TARA – Anne Desblaches - [email protected]
T +33 164 020 883 ; F +33 604 401 836
SPX contact : Karen Bergmans - [email protected]
T +31 45 5678863 ; F +31 45 5678878 ; www.spxboltingsystems.com
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Designed with safety in mind
As with all SPX wrenches:
The drive mechanism and internal components are fully enclosed and protected within the
tools body, encapsulated with a tight fitting polymer cover which never reveals sharp edges
to the operator. Apart from the improved safety over sheet-steel types, the tight fitting
cover prevents debris and stray fingers from ever entering the housing.
There is a pressure relief valve fitted within the hydraulic manifold swivel, to prevent overpressurisation of the system and improved operator safety.
The integration of a multi-tooth pawl and fine-pitch ratchet wheel prevents tool lock-on and
ensures the load is accurately and powerfully translated into the application - at any point of
its stroke. At no point in its operation, will the tool lock on to the job and require hand
intervention to release it – which in itself is a safety hazard.
Besides the TWHC 50, SPX Bolting Systems also presents the TWHC 1, 3, and 6. Among the other SPX
torque wrenches, there are the TWLC (Low Clearance Torque Wrench), which is suitable for the most
inaccessible bolting areas found in industry, and the TWSD (Square Drive Torque Wrench)
As Part of SPX Hydraulic Technologies, Bolting Systems is a full service global manufacturer of controlled
bolting solutions, including hydraulic torque and tensioning systems, industry specific certified training programs,
system rentals, and flange management database software. We are your partner in flange management, both in
regards to infrastructure construction and operations and maintenance applications, enabling you to complete
your project safely, in less time and on budget. Visit spxboltingsystems.com for more details.
SPX Hydraulic Technologies , part of SPX Corporation, is a global manufacturer of high-performance systems in
the hydraulic energy and railway sectors, such as high pressure cylinders and jacks, pumps, torque wrenches,
bolt-tensioners, nut splitters, work holding and railway track systems .
Leading product brands are:
- POWER TEAM From inflatable jacks, hydraulic pumps, cylinders and valves to clamping components and
hydraulic accessories, Power Team brand high-force tools and equipment are used wherever strong, concentrated
force is required ― on construction sites, in power plants, on rail lines, in shipyards, in mining operations and
more
- STONE: AC and DC hydraulic power units
- HYTEC: High performance, hydraulic work holding
- GLOBE: Radial piston, pneumatic motors
- RAIL SYSTEMS: High speed solutions for the world’s railways
Headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, global sales and manufacturing locations include The Netherlands, Shanghai,
Singapore and the United Kingdom.
SPX Hydraulic Technologies helps contractors to improve work productivity with a line of tools that drive
efficiency on the site
Press contact : TARA – Anne Desblaches - [email protected]
T +33 164 020 883 ; F +33 604 401 836
SPX contact : Karen Bergmans - [email protected]
T +31 45 5678863 ; F +31 45 5678878 ; www.spxboltingsystems.com