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An Old Problem:
Large diameter bolting presents requires some form of high
several problems. The strength energy equipment.
of a screw fastener increases
with the square of its diameter, Slugging wrenches and crane
however, the torque required wrenches are dangerous and
increases with the third power. thermal tightening can be time
consuming. Hydraulic wrenching
Because of this, bolts with a can be expensive, time consuming,
diameter greater than 1 inch inaccurate and can lead to thread
cannot be effectively torqued to galling. Hydraulic tensioning also
capacity with hand tools. shares some of these problems and
Achieving proper preload levels adds problems with field retrofit.

Hydraulic Hydraulic Thermal Crane Sledgehammer

Tensioning Wrench Tightening Wrench

The Simple Low torque for

Solution: any size Supernut®
100,000
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as direct replacements for standard
bolting. They can be threaded Torque Required
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onto a new or existing bolt, stud, Torque
threaded rod or shaft. With our Required
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Only Hand Tools Required Safe To Use Flexing - Adds Elasticity
Standard torque wrenches/small Eliminate common injuries associated Superbolt® Tensioners add elasticity
air tools can generate higher bolt with other bolting methods. Our products to any bolted joint (see page 22).
tensions than any other bolting can be used in awkward locations The joint becomes more resistant to
method available. such as overhead bolts, on top of large thermal or dynamic cycles.
equipment, and also in hazardous
Time and Labor Savings environments such as nuclear power Flexing Can Eliminate Bolt Breakage
Vast time savings during installation/ plants. Flexing removes stress concentrations
removal have been realized. Multiple LQWKH¿UVWIHZWKUHDGV3UHFLVHORDG
workers and air tools can be used for Accurate Preload control and reduced thread stress can
even faster installation and removal. Our products provide precise tightening eliminate bolt breakage problems.
control, which is critical for sensitive
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Superbolt® products will not loosen Consistent tension from stud to stud is Thread galling and stud seizure is
on properly designed joints when achieved. eliminated due to tightening in pure
correctly torqued. Prestressed WHQVLRQ7KLVSUHYHQWVWKHGLI¿FXOWLHV
tensioners on bolts or studs remain Fits In Restricted Areas associated with removing frozen studs.
tight on vibrating, pulsating, or Most applications can utilize standard
reciprocating equipment, eliminating Superbolt® products. However, specials Economical / Reusable
downtime due to bolting. FDQEHGHVLJQHGWR¿WDZLGHYDULHW\RI Superbolt® products are simple
limited space applications. mechanical devices which cost
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Superbolt® Multi-J
Multi-Jackbolt Tensioners (MJT’s)
eliminate the need for expensive, time consuming
and unsafe bolting
bolt methods. Our products
utilize a series of jackbolts
threaded through the main
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the jackbolts creates
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Superbolt® vs. Hydraulic Wrench
Thread Bolt Hydraulic Supernut®
Size Load wrench torque jackbolt
[Inch] [lbs] for standard torque One would need
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4 806,400 47,497 114 jackbolts is needed
5 1,008,000 74,214 189 to produce the same
6 1,209,600 106,868 189 bolt load.

Superbolt® products are protected by trademark rights and one or more U.S.
patents: RE 33490; 4,846,614; 5,083,889; 6,199,453; 6,381,827; 6,112,396;
6,263,764; other patents pending and corresponding foreign patents. +LJKSUHVVXUHVWHDPWXUELQH 0-7¶VRQDWRQ
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The Solution To Bolting Problems 2 Introduction to High Temperature Bolting 22

How Superbolt® Tensioners Work 3 Installation and Removal Procedure 27-28
How To Order 5 Application Examples 30-31

MT For machinery applications. 6 H650 Can be used on most B7 bolts or 20

Standard Torquenut® Replaces standard hex nuts. Med. temp. Torquenut® VWXGVZLWKRXWPRGL¿FDWLRQV

CY CY tensioners can be used on grade 8 7 H650X For bolts or studs at medium 20

High strength Torquenut® bolts and studs with high preload Med. temp. Torquenut® temperature. Features less jackbolts
with Moly jackbolt lube
MTSX For extra high loads. 8
Ultra high strength Torquenut H650T, H650TX For ambient and medium high temp. 21
Med. temp. Torquenut® applications where space is limited
SJX Where limited headroom is available. 9
Compact Jamnut H1215 For high temp. applications 23
High temp. Torquenut® where limited space is available
SMX For coupling and brake wheels on 9 Corrosion resistant
Mill Motor Nut 600 and 800 series Mill Motors
H1216 For high temp. applications 23
NI For direct replacement of std. 10 High temp. Torquenut® where adequate space is available
Bearing Locknut AN series bearing locknuts Corrosion resistant

MTA For applications where jackbolts need 11 H1218 For food, corrosion, nonmagnetic 23
Armored Torquenut® to be protected from damage Stainless Steel Torquenut® applications and high temperatures
Corrosion resistant
STUDS OEM quality studs from all materials. 12
Studs Rolled threads to 6” dia. High Temp. Bolting System 9DOYHVVWHDPÀDQJHV 24
Reduced diameter inconel steam turbines
EB 7RUHSODFH¿WWHGEROWVIRUODUJH 13 studs at high prestress
Radial Expansion Bolts machines such as turbine couplings
Nuclear Series Valves, pumps, heaters, 25
CN For reciprocating compressor 14 Approved nuclear materials ÀDQJHVPDQZD\V
Crosshead Jamnuts crosshead connection.
Monel Series Various naval and 25
SP Low torque method to tighten piston to 15 Approved marine salt water applications
Piston Endnuts piston rods on all types of cylinders and navy materials

SB8 Std. bolt type tensioner used 16 Corrosion Protection wet applications or 25
Standard Torquebolts® mostly in Grade 5 and B7 applications Various platings chemical service
available
SB12 High strength bolt type tensioner used 17
High strength Torquebolts® in demanding applications (Grade 8) Thrust Collars and 26
Specials
SBU The worlds strongest bolts 17
High Strength Ultrabolts made from exotic materials Tools Custom sockets for higher 29
Commercial and torque values
SSJX %ROWW\SHWHQVLRQHUVWKDW¿WLQDVWG 18 custom sockets
Torquebolts® with counterbore of socket head capscrews
set screws Lube For std. and high temp lube. 29
JL-G (Graphite Lube) For low torque on large jackbolts.
SX8 These nuts relieve the stress 19 JL-M (Moly Lube)
Flexnuts concentration on high strength bolts
Caps Low cost plastic, avail. for N/A
SX12 Designed for use at very high 19 Plastic Caps, Metal Caps most sizes. Metal caps designed
High strength Flexnuts stress levels and made to order.

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EXAMPLE

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Catalog number
format
3URGXFWVHULHVSUH¿[ Bolt/Stud Diameter TPI Includes Optional
or Hardened Electroless
Pitch Washer Nickel
Plating

All standard products have a To place an order, please review variables for product selection and call or e-mail us.
catalog number which conforms Our sales engineers will be happy to discuss the details of your application.
to the format above. Determine
Basic variables for product selection:
the diameter of your bolt or ‡5HTXLUHGEROWORDGRUQXWWRUTXH ‡7HPSHUDWXUH ‡6SDFHUHVWULFWLRQV"
stud and the thread pitch as ‡&RUURVLRQSURWHFWLRQQHHGHG" ‡0DWHULDOVRIPDWLQJFRPSRQHQWV
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the product series that matches
your size, temperature and
material requirements. When Examples: Order Part No.
ordering Torquebolts® the length For 2-3/4” 8 tpi A193-B7 stud up to 650°F H650-275-8/w
under the head must also be For 1-3/8” 6 tpi high strength stud MT-137-6/w
For 56 mm, 5.5 mm pitch high strength stud MT-M56-5.5/w
VSHFL¿HG3OHDVHDFFRXQWIRU Nut for a 3-1/4” 4 tpi stud in corrosive atmosphere
washer thickness. (with optional electroless nickel plating) MT-325-4/w*N
Torquebolt for a 2-1/2” 4 tpi for 450°F service,
8” length under head. SB8-250-4x8.00/w

How to measure
Diameter NC NF Other Diameter NC Other Diameter Coarse Other
and determine Inches TPI TPI TPI Inches TPI TPI mm Pitch Pitch
mm mm
thread pitch. 5/8 11 18 - 2-3/4 4 6, 8, 10, 12 M20 2.5 1,1.5,2
3/4 10 16 - 3 4 6, 8, 10, 12 M24 3 1,1.5,2
Ordering Superbolt® products 7/8 9 14 - 3-1/4 4 6, 8, 12 M27 3 1,1.5,2
1 8 12 14 3-1/2 4 6, 8, 12 M30 3.5 1,1.5,2
requires correct determination 1-1/8 7 12 8 3-3/4 4 6, 8, 12 M33 3.5 1.5,2,3,4
of the thread pitch. This is 1-1/4 7 12 8 4 4 6, 8, 12 M36 4 1.5,2,3,4
1-3/8 6 12 8 4-1/4 - 4, 6, 8, 12 M39 4 1.5,2,3,4
the most common reason for 1-1/2 6 12 8 4-1/2 - 4, 6, 8, 12 M42 4.5 1.5,2,3,4
ordering errors. The table at 1-5/8 - - 5.5,6,8,12 4-3/4 - 4, 6, 8, 12 M45 4.5 1.5,2,3,4
the right lists common Threads 1-3/4 5 12 6, 8,10 5 - 4, 6, 8, 12 M48 5 1.5,2,3,4
1-7/8 - - 5,6,8,10,12 5-1/4 - 4, 6, 8, 12 M52 5 1.5,2,3,4
Per Inch counts for various 2 4-1/2 12 6, 8,10 5-1/2 - 4, 6, 8, 12 M56 5.5 1.5,2,3,4
diameters. If your count is not 2-1/8 - - 6, 8,12 5-3/4 - 4, 6, 8, 12 M60 5.5 1.5,2,3,4
2-1/4 4-1/2 12 6, 8,10 6 - 3,4,6,8,12 M64 6 1.5,2,3,4
shown, recheck, then contact 2-1/2 4 12 M72 6 1.5,2,3,4
6, 8,10
Superbolt® for assistance M80 6 1.5,2,3,4
(412-279-1149). M90 6 2,3,4,8
M100 6 2,3,4,8
M110 6 2,3,4,8

Notes for applications engineering with Superbolt® products.

The torque and preload (bolt load) values The values listed in this catalog were
given in the catalog tables are the “standard” obtained by factory tests. They are valid
values for common uses. If your application for new products as shipped. Repeated
requires a higher or lower load, usually the use, exposure to extreme heat, washing
standard product torque can be increased LQVROYHQWVRU¿HOGOXEULFDWLRQFDQFDXVH
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SJX-125-.../w 1-1/4 2.47 55740 14 1.1
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SJX-150-.../w 1-1/2 3.20 84000 27 2.3
SJX-162-.../w 1-5/8 3.45 100800 33 2.7
SJX-175-.../w 1-3/4 3.59 118800 31 2.8
SJX-187-.../w 1-7/8 3.72 138000 30 3.2
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SJX-225-.../w 2-1/4 4.70 205200 66 6.1
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pulleys.
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service environments. The
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patented “captive” machinery type jackbolts as an CN-300-.../w 3 5.90 210000 C 17
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vary due to corrosion resistance machinery type jackbolts as an added
requirements. Superbolt® has an safety feature. Contact Superbolt® for
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H650-087-.../w 7/8 1.60 18855 8 .3
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H650-125-.../w 1-1/4 2.25 41805 17 .8
H650-137-.../w 1-3/8 2.46 51975 34 1.3
H650-150-.../w 1-1/2 2.70 63000 31 1.5
Tensioner Body H650-162-.../w 1-5/8 2.96 75600 37 1.8
Material: H650-175-.../w 1-3/4 3.08 89100 52 2.3
ASTM-A193-B7 H650-187-.../w 1-7/8 3.59 103500 67 3.4
H650-200-.../w 2 3.59 119250 78 3.5
H650 tensioners are H650-225-.../w 2-1/4 3.95 153900 100 4.1
used for medium H650-250-.../w 2-1/2 4.45 193050 157 6.9
H650-275-.../w 2-3/4 4.70 CONTACT 236700 193 7
temperature,
pressure vessel H650-300-.../w
H650-325-.../w
3
3-1/4
5.20
5.45
SUPERBOLT FOR 284400
337050
154
183
9
10
applications on
A193-B7 bolts and
H650-350-.../w 3-1/2 5.70 PRODUCT DETAILS 393750 160 11
H650-375-.../w 3-3/4 6.20 454959 185 14
studs. Material H650-400-.../w 4 6.45 520650 188 16
FHUWL¿FDWLRQSURYLGHG H650-425-.../w 4-1/4 6.95 590400 286 22
upon request. H650-450-.../w 4-1/2 7.20 665100 322 23
H650-475-.../w 4-3/4 7.45 742500 319 25
Preload and torque values are based on H650-500-.../w 5 7.70 810000 313 27
45,000 psi bolt stress, the value most
Metric mm mm mm mm mm n mm mm mm mm Lb Lbft Lb
commonly used by pressure vessel designers. H650-M20-.../w M20 37 15120 7 .3
Depending on operating temperature, jackbolt H650-M24-.../w M24 43 21825 7 .3
torque and preload may be increased. H650-M27-.../w M27 50 28710 16 .7
H650-M30-.../w M30 53 35100 20 .7
H650-M33-.../w M33 58 43830 18 .9
H650-M36-.../w M36 66 51480 35 1.5
H650-M39-.../w M39 69 62010 32 1.6
H650-M42-.../w M42 75 70560 36 1.9
H650-M45-.../w M45 81 83340 52 2.7
H650-M48-.../w M48 85 93690 58 2.9
H650-M52-.../w M52 94 112635 70 3.6
H650-M56-.../w M56 100 129915 81 4.1
H650-M60-.../w M60 107 148050 74 4.6
H650-M64-.../w M64 113 172080 140 7.1
H650-M72-.../w M72 119 224730 183 7.9
H650-M80-.../w M80 132 284355 154 9.5
H650-M90-.../w M90 145 368775 150 12
H650-M100-.../w M100 164 463950 189 16
H650-M110-.../w M110 177 570150 385 23
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Nominal Body Jackbolts Washer Standard

Medium Temperature

H650X
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Torquenuts®
No d D T C L Jb J H Dw t Pre-Load Torq
Moly Lubricant (JL-M)
In In In In In n In In In In Lb Lbft Lb
H650X-125-.../w 1-1/4 2.34 41805 14 1.0
H650X-137-.../w 1-3/8 2.59 51975 20 1.6
H650X-150-.../w 1-1/2 2.90 63000 27 2.0
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H650X-187-.../w 1-7/8 3.70 103500 55 4.2
Tensioner Body Material: H650X-200-.../w 2 3.90 119250 63 4.6
ASTM-A193-B7 H650X-225-.../w 2-1/4 4.15 153900 82 5.0
H650X-250-.../w 2-1/2 4.55 CONTACT 193050 121 7.7
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SUPERBOLT FOR
236700 148 8.9
H650X-300-.../w 3 5.30 284400 133 10
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PRODUCT DETAILS 393750 148 15
H650X-375-.../w 3-3/4 6.15 454950 142 16
H650X-400-.../w 4 6.70 520650 163 20
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H650X-M30-.../w M30 59 35100 12 1.0
H650X-M33-.../w M33 66 43830 15 1.3
H650X-M36-.../w M36 74 51480 21 2.1
H650X-M39-.../w M39 74 62010 26 2.0
H650X-M42-.../w M42 77 70560 29 2.4
H650X-M45-.../w M45 94 83340 45 4.3
H650X-M48-.../w M48 94 93690 51 4.2
H650X-M52-.../w M52 99 112635 61 4.5
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Tensioners.
H650X-M90-.../w M90 150 368775 179 15
20 H650X-M100-.../w M100 170 463950 148 20
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H650T-112-.../w JL-G 1-1/8 1.80 32760 11 .6
H650T-125-.../w JL-G 1-1/4 1.92 41805 9.6 .6
H650T-137-.../w JL-G 1-3/8 2.08 51975 10 .7
H650T-150-.../w JL-G 1-1/2 2.34 63000 22 1.3
H650T-162-.../w JL-G 1-5/8 2.47 75600 22 1.4
H650T-175-.../w JL-G 1-3/4 2.62 89100 22 1.5
H650T-187-.../w JL-G 1-7/8 2.79 103500 22 1.7
H650T-200-.../w JL-G 2 3.06 119250 39 2.5
H650T-225-.../w JL-G 2-1/4 3.37 153900 38 2.9
H650T-250-.../w JL-G 2-1/2 3.75 193050 55 4.1
H650T-275-.../w JL-G 2-3/4 4.13 236700 86 6
H650T-300-.../w JL-G 3 4.49 284400 91 7
H650T-325-.../w JL-G 3-1/4 4.87 CONTACT 337050 96 8
H650T-350-.../w JL-G 3-1/2 5.30 393750 182 12
H650T-375-.../w JL-G 3-3/4 5.62
SUPERBOLT FOR 454950 184 13
Tensioner Body Material:
H650T-400-.../w JL-G 4 5.97 PRODUCT DETAILS 520650 187 15
ASTM-A193-B7
Metric mm mm mm mm mm n mm mm mm mm Lb Lbft Lb
H650T-M24-.../w JL-G M24 41 21825 7.1 .5 H650T torquenuts® replace “acorn”
H650T-M27-.../w JL-G M27 43 28710 7.4 .5 and “castle” nuts and are intended
H650T-M30-.../w JL-G M30 46 35100 7.6 .6 for use where space is limited.
H650T-M33-.../w JL-G M33 49 43830 8.1 .6 They are lubricated with JL-G
H650T-M36-.../w JL-G M36 53 51480 8.3 .7 graphite lubricant.
H650T-M39-.../w JL-G M39 61 62010 21 1.4
H650T-M42-.../w JL-G M42 64 70560 20 1.5
H650T-M45-.../w JL-G M45 67 83340 20 1.6
H650T-M48-.../w JL-G M48 72 93690 22 1.8
H650T-M52-.../w JL-G M52 79 112590 39 2.7
H650T-M56-.../w JL-G M56 84 129915 38 3.0
H650T-M60-.../w JL-G M60 90 148140 38 3.5
H650T-M64-.../w JL-G M64 96 172080 71 5.3
H650T-M72-.../w JL-G M72 106 224730 70 6
H650T-M80-.../w JL-G M80 118 284355 78 8
H650T-M90-.../w JL-G M90 135 368775 171 13
H650T-M100-.../w JL-G M100 149 463950 188 15

Medium Temperature
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Jack Nominal Torquenut Jackbolts Washer Standard Tensioner Body Material:

Part Bolt Thread O.D. Thick B.C. OAL No Jb Hex O.D. Thick Pre-Load Torq Wt. ASTM-A193-B7
No Lube d D T C L Jb Size Size Dw t
In In In In In n In In In In Lb Lbft Lb
H650TX torquenuts® replace “acorn”
H650TX-425-.../w JL-M 4-1/4 6.40 590400 158 22 and “castle” nuts and are intended for
H650TX-450-.../w JL-
JL-M 4-
4-1/2 6.66 665100 156 23
Ingersoll Rand boiler feed
H650TX-475-.../w pump4-3/4
JL-M with 6”7.10
diameter studs 742500 155 27
use where space is limited.
(H650TX-600-8/w).
H650TX-500-.../wWith air
JL-Mtools, tightening
5 7.40 required only 810000 152 29
2-1/2 hours.
H650TX-525-.../w JL-M 5-1/4 7.90 CONTACT 913500 156 33
H650TX-550-.../w JL-M 5-1/2 8.25 1030500 161 39
H650TX-575-.../w JL-M 5-3/4 8.80 SUPERBOLT FOR 1102500 159 46
H650TX-600-.../w JL-M 6 9.40 1206000 162 53
PRODUCT DETAILS
Metric mm mm mm mm mm n mm mm mm mm Lb Lbft Lb
H650TX-M110-.../w JL-M M110 166 570150 185 24
H650TX-M120-.../w JL-M M120 180 687150 191 28
H650TX-M140-.../w JL-M M140 198 926100 180 36
H650TX-M160-.../w JL-M M160 236 1215900 197 47

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 High Temperature Products
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High temperature bolting applications still remain the most

challenging for engineering and maintenance ®
personnel. Using
our years of bolting experience, Superbolt has improved upon the
original Multi-Jackbolt design. The result is, simply the best high
temperature bolting method available.

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Improvements on the
Original Design: 150

Material Strength (X 1000 psi)

Larger Inconel 718

‡7DSHUHG-DFNEROW7KUHDG Hex A193-B16

reduces the friction factor by 100 A286

distributing the load more
evenly over the threads. This Radius 422
reduces torque requirements Tip Tapered A193-B8M

and greatly reduces removal (Exaggerated)

Thread 50

effort. Threads are precision (Exaggerated)

(316 Stainless)

rolled for improved toughness A193-B7

and hardness.
Temperature 500°F 1000°F

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thread exhibits consistently &KDUWIRUUHIHUHQFHRQO\'RQRWXVHIRUGHVLJQGDWD
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body thread, even after the only minor marking of the washer. This also formed. The larger hex and lower torque
lubricant has burnt off. results in reduced torque requirements and easier requirements, eliminate socket breaking.
removal.

High Flexibility for Tighter and More Permanent Joints Turbine Torquenut®
Before Tightening

High Strength High Temperature

The increased elasticity of Multi-Jackbolt tensioners on high Super Alloy
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temperature changes, changes in internal pressure and joint
movement.

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capacity and fatigue resistance.
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Torquenuts® (650°F - 1200°F*)

Materials: Various material combinations are available

including ASTM A193 Grade B16, 300 and 400 series
stainless, nitrogen strengthened austenitic, and other H1215
various superalloys such as A286 and Inconels. Body OD / Stud Dia = 1.5 (approx.)
Besides use for high temperature applications over H1215 Supernuts® have the smallest
650ºF, these products are also suitable for food, VSRWIDFHGHVLJQDQGZLOOUHWUR¿WHYHQWKH
corrosion, and non magnetic applications down to - tightest nut spacing.
423ºF (For low temperature service, additional material
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Prestress: Usually limited to 45,000 psi bolt
stress.

Ex: 2-1/4” stud size

(16) 10mm jackbolts

H1216
Body OD / Stud Dia = 1.6 (approx.) H1216 Supernuts® feature a slightly larger
Turbine control valve spotface than the H1215 Series. The H1216
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H1218
Body OD / Stud Dia = 1.8 (approx.)
H1218 Supernut® Tensioners have the
IP turbine largest diameter of the three series.

The larger diameter nut body permits

larger diameter jackbolts, resulting in fewer
jackbolts. This allows the H1218 to be
Turbine stop valve installed and removed in the shortest time.

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prestress available with custom design.
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 High Temperature Bolting System

PROBLEM: The strength of ASTM A193 Grade B16 material SOLUTION: A smaller diameter Inconel stud tensioned to
falls away rapidly approaching 1,000° F (See chart on page 22) a higher stress level. Inconel can easily hold higher stress
When used for studs above 950° F, leaks can occur if the joint is levels (80-90ksi) at 1,000° F+ service and it has an expansion
not engineered properly to withstand the high temperature creep FRHI¿FLHQWFRPSDWLEOHZLWKWKH&U0RYKRXVLQJ$6XSHUEROW®
of the studs. 12% chrome material (422 SS) can sometimes Tensioner is used to achieve this high bolt stress level where
improve the situation as it’s creep strength is slightly better (See traditional tightening methods cannot. With a smaller stud and
page 22). However, 422 SS has a very different expansion the same nut O.D., larger jackbolts can be used making the
FRHI¿FLHQWWKDQW\SLFDO&U0R9KRXVLQJV7KLVFDQFDXVH high powered Supernut highly stable at 1,000° F+. The system
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Increased clamping load on the joint at elevated temperature - Inconel load, galling of the main thread will not occur. Additionally, studs are
718 studs are highly stable at temperatures up to 1000° F and maintain easily extracted from the housing even after long-term service.
preload throughout operation.
Reduce man hours and downtime - Most tensioners can be installed
Lower contact stress to housing - Utilizing the original bolt pattern, the or removed in only a few minutes.
smaller O.D. studs result in lower contact stress to the housing material.
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Improved bolt elasticity - The tensioner body expands at the base and to the small space requirements of Superbolt® systems, our tensioners
FRQWUDFWVDWWKHWRSYHU\VOLJKWO\7KLV³ÀH[LQJ´DFWLRQLQWURGXFHVDVWRUHG can be positioned to the point of nearly touching, saving you space and
energy to the bolt. Bolts also have added elasticity due to the smaller materials in your design.
diameter and their higher operating stresses. The result is an improved
elasticity. The joint is more forgiving and will maintain the clamping load Lower initial cost - Less expensive than utilizing full size Inconel 718
even through harsh, thermal cycling. studs.

Improved preload accuracy - Even precision torquing of standard nuts

yields substantial scatter in bolt preload. Accuracy of SB Tensioners is THE RESULT
5-10%.
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torsional stress component). Since the main thread does not slide under

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Stud/Bolt Tensioners

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Superbolt® manufactures tensioners

from various materials for all types of
corrosive applications. We also offer
various coatings and platings for our
standard carbon alloy steel tensioners.
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able to discuss with you the various
material and plating options.

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Thrust Collars

Superbolt® thrust collars Thrust collars have been shipped in sizes up to 40” inside
consist of unthreaded rings diameter, capable of creating 4,500,000 lbs of bearing preload.
with jackbolts which are used Typical inside diameters range from 5” to 30”, but virtually any
primarily on the bearings on size can be designed and produced.
large steel mill rolls. The thrust
collar is positioned close to
the bearing, then a split ring is
inserted behind the collar. As
the jackbolts are tightened, the
collar is thrust against the split
ring to preload the bearing.

Due to the massive size of the rolls and associated equipment,

thrust collars have proven to be advantageous for worker safety
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Installation Preparation:

Superbolt® Product: Torque Wrenches: Sockets: High hex stresses Installation Sheet Air Impacts: If using
&RQ¿UPMDFNEROWVDUHOXEULFDWHG Select appropriate hand require the use of quality six- VKLSSHG ZLWK SURGXFW. air impacts, select a tool
with correct Superbolt lubricant tools, depending on your point impact sockets. Have Determine the target jackbolt with an output of about
(JL-G or JL-M). New product is target torque. several spares handy for each torque. NOTE: The jackbolt 100% - 110% of the target
lubricated at the factory. Make MREDQGUHSODFHWKHPDWWKH¿UVW torque stamped on the torque. See “Air Impact Tool
VXUHWKHMDFNEROWWLSVDUHÀXVK sign of wear. Special Superbolt® tensioner is a standard value Selection” below.
(or recessed) with the bottom sockets may be required when for that part and may not be
of the nut body. using a 3/4” impact or torque correct for your application.
wrench when jackbolt spacing
is close.

Further Preparation Steps:

1) Lubricate the thread of the main stud.
2) Slide the hardened washer onto the
stud. 3) Lubricate the washer face or
jackbolt tips with the correct Superbolt®
lubricant (JL-G or JL-M).

)RUÀDQJHV To speed up installation,

Lubricants: Jackbolts are pre-lubricated from the factory with Washers: Apply the correct Superbolt® lubricant to
use two workers at 180º apart, following
either JL-G or JL-M lubricant. For the main stud any standard the washer face or to the jackbolt tips.
OEM pattern for tightening.
anti-seize lubricant can be used. For reuse after temperature
service, remove, clean, and re-lubricate the jackbolts with the
correct Superbolt® lubricant.

Helpful Tips :

Prior to Tightening: Air Impact Tool Selection 90 psi air pressure

1) Check threads of main stud: If possible, verify that the tensioners spin on prior &DOO6XSHUEROW®IRUDGGLWLRQDOKHOSZLWKDLUWRROVHOHFWLRQ
to the installation date. If a tensioner is tight or will not thread on, try using lapping
compound on the main thread and work the tensioner in a back and forth motion making NOTE: 7KHMDFNEROWWRUTXHDFWXDOO\DFKLHYHGE\DQDLULPSDFWZUHQFKLVXVXDOO\RQO\
small advances when the thread loosens up. If necessary, chase the studs with a die. RILWVUDWHGRXWSXW)RUPLQLPXPKDQGZRUNXVHDQDLULPSDFWZLWKDQRXWSXW
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2) Use of spacers: Tensioners should be positioned at the ends of the studs to minimize
exposed threads and facilitate easy access to the jackbolts. A spacer (or stacked Up to 70 ft-lbs: For 15 - 35 ft-lbs use a right angle ratchet or light duty 3/8”
washers) can be used beneath the special hardened washer to accomplish this. A impact. For 35 - 70 ft-lbs use a heavy duty 3/8” impact.
spacer will also “step over” a damaged area on a stud where years of bolting have 70 - 100 ft-lbs: Use a light duty 1/2” impact at a reduced pressure or setting.
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100 - 170 ft-lbs: For 100 - 130 ft-lbs use a light duty 1/2” impact. For 130 - 170
3) Back the tensioner off before tightening to provide 1/16” to 1/8” gap: The ft-lbs use a heavy duty 1/2” impact.
additional jackbolt extension provides easy access for oiling the jackbolt tips prior to 170 - 200 ft-lbs: Use a light duty 3/4” impact on low setting. Some heavy duty
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1/2” impacts will also reach this range.
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ORQJEROWVRUWLHURGVRUZKHQFORVLQJDJDSEHWZHHQÀDQJHV Over 200 ft-lbs: For 200 - 300 ft-lbs, use a light to medium duty 3/4” impact.
Over 300 ft-lbs, use a heavy duty 3/4” impact.
4) For spinning the tensioner on and off the stud: Custom “sockets” which grip the
tensioner are available. Also, two deep well sockets inserted over two jackbolt hex’s at Calibrating an air impact wrench: Tighten one jackbolt until the socket
180º apart can serve as “handles” for spinning the tensioners on and off the studs. rotation stops and check the jackbolt with a torque wrench. The torque
required to move the jackbolt further is the output of the impact as
For Tightening: measured on Superbolt® tensioners.

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overall, to move quickly between jackbolts. Helpfull Tips For Removal:

6) Overshooting the target torque: You may want to use 110 - 120% of the target 8) 1/4 turn or less!: Removing the jackbolts more than a 1/4 turn will
torque for Step 3, Step 4, and for 1-2 rounds of Step 5. This may eliminate a tightening increase the removal torque of the remaining jackbolts and you may get
round. Be careful not to stabilize all of the jackbolts at this torque however. For long bolts stuck. If this happens, you will have to retighten and start again.
or tie rods, you may want to experiment using even higher torque values. Call Superbolt
before using more than 120% target torque. 9) Stuck jackbolt removal: If a jackbolt will not turn, remove, relube, and
retighten a neighboring jackbolt and then try to turn it.
7) For gasketed joints: During gasket compression, the load is transferred to the
jackbolts (i.e. stud) being tightened. Don’t be concerned if some jackbolts (or tensioners)
become loose during the procedure. Continue following the procedure. Don’t spin down )RUVWXEERUQUHPRYDOSOHDVHFDOOIRUDOWHUQDWHSURFHGXUH
tensioners that become loose during gasket compression.

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Installation Procedure
Step
ep 1: Step 2: Step 3:

Tighten (4) jackbolts at 90º apart (12:00,

6:00, 9:00, and 3:00) on all studs with a
Spin the tensioner onto the main thread partial torque (30-70%). This serves to
until it seats against the washer. You may VHDW WKH ÀDQJH ,I XVLQJ DQ DLU LPSDFW At 100% target torque, tighten the
want to back off the tensioner slightly as use a reduced setting or lightly pulse same (4) jackbolts on all studs.
mentioned in Helpful Tip #3. the trigger at the full setting.

Step 4: Step 5:
NOTE: Product with 4 or
6 jackbolts - use a star
pattern for all steps.

Repeat “STEP 4” until all jackbolts are stabilized

(less than 10º rotation). This usually requires 2-
At 100% target torque, tighten all jackbolts 4 additional passes. If using air tools, switch to
in a circular pattern. Do this for all studs (1 a torque wrench when socket rotation is small.
round only). See Helpful Tip #7 about using Use the torque wrench to stabilize at the target
up to 120% torque. torque.

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Service Under 250ºF Service Over 250ºF

Preparation: Spray jackbolts with penetrating oil or hydraulic oil prior to Preparation: Above 300ºF the petroleum base of the lubricant burns
start (especially if product is in corrosive environment). off. Oil per “STEP 1” below to reduce the removal torque.

Step 1: Step 2: Repeat a 2nd round as Step 1: squirt oil in the gap between
above for all studs, now loosening the nut body and the washer.
each jackbolt 1/4 turn in a circular OIL Synthetic oil can be used for
pattern. oiling above 300ºF.

Step 3: Continue loosening Step 2: Wait for tensioners

1/4 turn for 3rd and successive to cool below 200ºF. Using
rounds until all jackbolts are loose. a circular pattern, “crack”
127(8VXDOO\DIWHUWKHUGRUWK each jackbolt only enough
Loosen each jackbolt URXQG DQ LPSDFW FDQ EH XVHG WR to ensure movement. Do not
1/8 turn following a FRPSOHWHO\ H[WUDFW WKH MDFNEROWV turn beyond the break loose
circular pattern around RQH E\ RQH )RU ORQJ EROWV RU WLH As the equipment is cooling point. Do this for all studs.
the tensioner (1 round URGV DGGLWLRQDO URXQGV PD\ EH down (around 300ºF), apply
only). As you move UHTXLUHG EHIRUH UHPRYLQJ WKH hydraulic oil to the jackbolts
Step 3: Now begin with
around and get back to MDFNEROWVZLWKDQLPSDFWWRRO and washer and let sit for
“STEP 1” of the procedure for
WKH ¿UVW MDFNEROW LW ZLOO several hours. Thoroughly
service under 250ºF.
be tight again. Do this Step 4: Remove, clean and “wet-down” all components
for all studs on the joint relubricate the jackbolts prior to and re-apply during
equipment cool down period. 127( +HDWLQJ 5RGV FDQ EH
prior to the next step. next use with correct Superbolt
If the tensioner is inverted, XVHG WR UHGXFH WKH UHPRYDO
lubricant (JL-G or JL-M).
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Superbolt® offers a line of extra
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strong socket tools designed to
our “Installing and Removing
torque external hex jackbolts. provide various torquing devices in
Superbolt Tensioners” CD-Rom
For the classic ST series, as well all common drive sizes.
online.
as those products which have
setscrews for jackbolts, a collection Special tools, including wrench units
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As a service, Superbolt®, Inc. can also available.

Lubricants

The torque-preload relationship of JL-G is a lubricant paste made from

Superbolt® tensioners depends on the VHOHFWHGÀDN\JUDSKLWHDQGSXUH
tensioner body and jackbolt materials, mineral oil. It has a relatively uniform
heat treatment, plating, lubricants, and friction factor of 0.130 under widely
other factors. Superbolt® engineers varying conditions.
have performed extensive tests to
determine the best lubricants for the JL-G is used in the assembly of most
various materials utilized by Superbolt®, Superbolt® products. Tests show that
Inc. In an emergency, a number of as long as the lubricant is intact, the
commercially available graphite or torque-preload relationship does not
nickel based lubricant compounds can change appreciably in subsequent
be used for jackbolt re-lubrication in the tightenings. Re-lubrication of jackbolts
¿HOGKRZHYHUREWDLQHGSUHORDGPD\ after lengthy or high temperature
not be accurate. service restores Superbolt® products
to their original performance.
Copper bearing compounds have not
performed well as jackbolt lubricants. JL-M is a lubricant paste with a
high concentration of Molybdenum on sockets and adds the possibility of using
Two custom lubricants, JL-G and JL-M 'LVXO¿GHSRZGHU-/0OXEULFDQW smaller wrenches. JL-M should not be used on
are RECOMMENDED by Superbolt®. KDVWKHORZHVWFRHI¿FLHQWRIIULFWLRQ applications above 650° F.
Both compounds have a higher solids available commercially. Friction factors
content than commercially available approaches 0.055, once broken in. As with all lubricants, it is important to apply
compounds. They have performed some to the jackbolts prior to installation.
better as jackbolt lubricants, particularly In addition to being used on several
in high temperature applications. JL-G product lines, this lubricant is used on
and JL-M are available in various products with larger jackbolts (roughly
container sizes and can be ordered 5/8” and up) enabling high bolt
directly from Superbolt®. preload capacities with a low torque
input (approximately 1/2 the torque of
Proper Lubricant should be applied JL-G). This also helps reduce wear
to the tips of the Jackbolts prior to
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