Common Applications

In order to give you an idea of what we can do, we have listed below a few of the thousands of applications utilizing our product. Each case details the bolting problems that existed and how Superbolt products solved them.

If you don't see your particular application here, that doesn't mean we haven't worked on it before. Chances are, we have! Contact us today to discuss your project with our experienced staff.

Power • Presses • Compressors • Hydro •
Mining • Petrochemical • Steel Mill • Navy

Power Application Examples:

• Boiler Circulating Water Pump

• Boiler Feed Pump

• Feedwater Heater

• High Pressure Feedwater Heater

• Turbine Stop Valve

• Steam Turbine Inlet Flange

• Split-Case Turbine

• Steam Turbine

• Turbine / Generator Coupling

Press Application Examples:

• Beckwood Press - Tie Rods

• 2,500 Ton Structural Foam Injection Molding Press

• Forging Press

• Extrusion Press

• Extruding Press

• 5,000 TON Forging Press

• Williams & White 1390 TON Particle Board Press

• Stamping Press

• 1200 Ton Hepburn Bale Press

• Press Anchorbolts

• 700 TON Injection Molding Machine

*Applications not featured here include: high-pressure piping, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic pumps, manifolds, die tables, etc...

Compressor Application Examples:

• Compressor Connecting Rod

• Flexible Disc Coupling

• Reciprocating Compressor Jamnut

• Piston End Nut

• Anchorbolts & Load Cells

• Dehydration Towers

• Distance Piece

Hydro Application Examples:

• Kaplan Blade Bolts

• Kaplan Turbine, Bearing Housing

• Pelton Turbine Nozzles

• Turbine Wheel To Shaft

• Kaplan Turbine Coupling

Mining Application Examples:

• P&H Power Shovels

• Gyratory Crusher

• Marion 8750 Dragline

• Marion Dragline: Hoist and Drag Drum

• Split Gear

• Power Shovel

Petrochemical Application Examples:

• Reactor Cover

• Heat Exchanger

• Ammonia Reactor

• Dehydration Towers

Steel Mill Application Examples:

• Thrust Collars: Rolling Mills

• Thrust Collars

• Mill Motor Nuts

• Side Trimmer Nuts

• EAF Electrode Arm Assembly

Navy Application Examples:

Superbolt products are utilized on many Navy bolting applications, many of which are classified. The following Navy documents apply to the use of the Multi-Jackbolt Tensioner. Each is available in PDF format, and posted on this site with permission.

• NSTM075 - 2.9.4 - Naval Sea Systems Command Technical Manual 075 is the basic fastener manual used throughout the Navy. It is this document that will have the most complete list of currently approved products.

MJBT discussion is found on pages 75-2-55&56, illustration on 75-2-58. Installation instructions on 075-4.7.1 (page 75-4-18 thru 21).

• NSTM 231 letter and unclassified document covering steam turbines and the use of Multi-Jackbolt Tensioners. Contact us to request the document.

• GYD010 - Submarine Fastener Manual - only one paragraph applies to the MJBT.
It is 2-19 found on page 45 of 172, states that the parts are approved for use subject to temperature limitations, and to see NSTM075 for guidance.

• ACP649 is a Advanced Change Proposal that applies to the General Specifications for Overhaul.

•NOTE: A&I's 3410 (688 class) and TO144 (726 class) has been signed out. For further information contact Larry Burda.

Questions about either configurations or materials not covered above can be directed to Mr. James Jennings, ISEA for Fasteners, (215) 897-7869, DSN 443-7869, or Email James.c.jennings@navy.mil

Application questions can be directed to Mr. Larry A. Burda, Superbolt*, Marine/Government Programs, (757) 558-2203, (757) 558-2209-FAX, (412) 973-5761-Cell or Email lburda@earthlink.net, or to the "Contact us" link on this website.