Bolts are easy to reach and there are no pinch hazards. The TPF reaction fixture minimizes unwanted side load.
Bolts are easy to reach and there are no pinch hazards. The TPF reaction fixture minimizes unwanted side load.
Application: foundation bolts of gear box in wind mill
HYTORC Tooling: Avanti with TPF reaction fixture.
Problem in old situation: Reinforcement panels made it hard to find a suitable reaction point. This caused high side load and a high risk on pinch hazards. Side load affects bolt load accuracy in a negative way and must be avoided at all times. Especially in this case, where the desired bolt load was close to the yield point of the bolt.
Benefit: Bolts are easy to reach and there are no pinch hazards. The TPF reaction fixture minimizes unwanted side load.