Nut style Multi-Jackbolt Tensioners from Superbolt are an innovative bolting product that will eliminate expensive and dangerous tooling. Only hand/air tools are required to install or remove any size Torquenut™.
Below are the available series. These are simply guidelines to choose the appropriate product for your application. When you contact us for a quote or to order, we will verify that the correct product is being purchased for your application.
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Medium Temperature: -50ºF to 650ºF
High Temperature: |
Standard Series: • MT - Standard Tensioners |
Uses: Standard Multi-Jackbolt Tensioner.
Operating Temp: -50ºF to 500ºF
Description: MT tensioners are used on general mechanical applications. They can be used on high or medium strength bolts and studs and will fit in the same area as a heavy hex nut. The MT series features hex-head jackbolts.
Application Examples: General machinery, mining equipment, anchorbolts, gear boxes, pinion stands, tables, crushers, engines, compressors, presses, etc.
Uses: Higher strength alternaitve to MT Tensioner.
Operating Temp: -150ºF to 500ºF*
(*additional material testing required for low temperature service)
Description: CY series tensioners are used for higher bolt loads on general machinery applications. They fit in the same area as a heavy hex nut.
Application Examples: Semi-cryogenic bolting, compressors, pumps, high pressure flanges, pinion stands, gear reducers, gear boxes, split gears, crushing equipment, presses, and military equipment.
Uses: For higher preload needs, extra high strength.
Operating Temp: -50ºF to 500ºF
Description: MTSX Torquenuts provide extremely high preloads on large bolts or studs. Relatively little jackbolt torque is required by using JL-M lubricant.
Operating Temp: -50ºF to 500ºF
Description: SJX Jamnuts are used for applications where limited headroom and/or limited thread engagement are required. On request jamnuts are available with Superbolt's® patented captive set screws.
Application Examples: Hydraulic cylinders, shaft mounts, pipe flanges, and inaccessible places.
Operating Temp: -50ºF to 500ºF
Description: Superbolt® Armored Torquenuts™ are used primarily for rough service environments. The jackbolts are recessed in the nut or bolt body protecting them from flying debris or rotating parts.
Application Examples: Mining equipment, anchorbolts, gear boxes, pinion stands, tables, crushers, engines, compressors, presses, etc..