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The Role of Hydraulic Torque Wrenches in the Industrial Sector

Hydraulic Inline Torque Wrench on a nut in different applications.
Hydraulic Inline (Thinline) Torque Wrench

Hydraulic torque wrenches are indispensable tools in modern industrial operations, delivering the precision, power, and safety required for critical bolting applications.

Used across a wide range of industries, hydraulic torque wrenches play a critical role in ensuring project success. Selecting the right tool for your application is essential—especially when precision matters. Proper torque prevents under-tightening, which can cause vibration, bolt loosening, or joint failure, and avoids over-tightening that may strip threads or damage components.  Unlike manual or pneumatic alternatives, these wrenches apply controlled torque using hydraulic pressure—ensuring consistent, repeatable fastening across a wide range of heavy-duty tasks.  Hydraulic Torque wrenches deliver controlled force measured in foot-pounds (ft-lbs) or Newton-meters (Nm), enabling secure, reliable connections in high-stakes environments.

 

 

Key Applications:

  • Oil and Gas
  • Power Generation
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing

 

Torque Wrenches designed for ...

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Blow Out Preventer
BOP's
Compressor
Compressors with Jammed Nuts
Threaded Connection
Rusted Threaded Connection
Hammer Union Connection
Hammer Union Connection
Several flanges with many nuts
Speed & Efficency for large jobs
Large Nuts and Flanges
Large Nuts and Flanges
Hydraulic Inline Torque Wrench on a nut in different applications.
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Inline ratcheting wrenches are designed for optimal efficiency, necessitating minimal clearance to apply torque directly in alignment with the nut.

The sleek, patented design of the inline ratcheting head has been streamlined to accommodate a wide array of applications. 

SU-XL Hydraulic Torque Wrench
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Built on a time-tested design, square drive ratchets provide a cost-effective solution for a wide range of bolting make-up and break-out applications. The SU-XL Series features a patented mechanism that enhances accuracy while minimizing moving parts for increased reliability.

The  SU-XL Series body fully encloses the drive train assembly, eliminating pinch points and reducing overall weight for improved handling.

JN Tool breaking out VARCO MODEL 10 Top Drive
JN Torque Wrench loosening a jam nut on a Top Drive

The patented JN Series hydraulic wrench delivers fast, safe, and precise tightening or loosening of Top Drive Packing Nuts and Gas Compressor Piston Rod Crosshead Jam Nuts.  The JN torque wrench eliminates the need for hammer or striking wrenches, reducing fatigue and costly accidents.

Hydraulic Chain Pipe Wrench - Auto Torq
Hydraulic Chain Pipe Wrenches

The Hydraulic Chain Pipe Wrench—a game changer for tightening and loosening threaded pipe connections. This portable tool replaces cumbersome tongs and manual methods, making “making” and “breaking” connections safer and faster. It significantly reduces injuries on rigs and in shop environments.

Hammer Union Torque Wrench breaking out a hammer union
Hammer Union Torque Wrench breaking out a hammer union

Historically, hammer unions represented a significant safety risk, earning their name from the perilous method of separating the joint using a sledgehammer, which often led to damage, injuries, and lost time. The HU Tool addresses the challenges of safely and efficiently breaking out hammer unions, which were traditionally separated using a sledgehammer—a process that posed risks of damage and injury. 

 

High-Speed Series Multipliers - TLSM
High-Speed Series Multipliers - TLSM

The High Speed Multiplier offers a free speed of 224 rpm and a 52 mm gearbox, accelerating break-out and make-up operations. With minimal vibration for near-silent performance, and its rotating gearbox to enhance the tools safety, ensuring smooth and controlled functionality.