In this deployment the calculated target bolt load is 119,116lbs. Hytorc says if access restrictions mean traditional hydraulic tensioners could not be used, their more compact and accurate clamp nut system employs all the benefits and dispenses with all the drawbacks of traditional torque and tensioning systems.

The Hytorc M48 clamps and T-200 tools have been used with success on the $A6+ million, 87foot Morning Glory maxi race yacht being built for a German client by McConaghy Pty Ltd, of Mona Vale, NSW, Australia, to a Reichel Pugh design.

Hytorc says its newgeneration Avanti tools (which are succeeding the T range) will be used on boats to be built in the near future in the USA, New Zealand and elsewhere.

The tools are proven to be completely accurate in alignment, says Hytorc, negating the risk of equipment and seal damage, with reaction arm free operation and minimal set-up times, they offer operators efficient, accident-free and very cost-effective handling in often extremely difficult access situations.

Jon Naylor, Hytorc (Unex) Ltd T: 01670 363800.

F: 01670 363803 E: jon@hytorc.co.uk