OIL & GAS: HYTORC® (UNEX) LTD
THE HYTORC Washer™
T
he revolutionary HYTORC Washer can be used in place of
any standard washer, adding safety, speed and accuracy
to a job while increasing the lifespan of tooling. This
simple and economical upgrade can be used on nearly every
bolting application imaginable without changing existing bolts
and nuts.
The patented HYTORC Washer works with a double-layered
socket; the outer socket holds onto the washer while the
inner socket turns the nut. This eliminates the reaction arm,
the most common source of safety incidents on all bolting
jobs. By eliminating the reaction arm, the side force that is
applied is eliminated, providing a more consistent bolt load
across the flange. Though many bolting system manufacturers
boast about torque accuracy, the HYTORC Washer assures an
even and accurate bolt load, the true measurement for joint
integrity.
I
n addition to these benefits, the HYTORC Washer makes
the bolting process more intuitive, which reduces the
chance of human error. With a standard bolting system,
reaction points must be considered before the job begins. This
is especially problematic in scenarios where the nuts and bolts
are not directly adjacent to each other, or another piece of
equipment is blocking access to the nuts being turned. This
can lead to challenges with tool placement, which can add
danger to the job if the operator is not trained correctly. When
the HYTORC Washer is used, the double-layered socket goes
over the nut and washer and the tool is ready to go. Not only
does this added simplicity increase job safety, it can also lead
to reduced maintenance time.
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