Challenge: Next-generation close-quarter rapid-fire weapon systems create severe dynamic loading that can challenge even the most robust bolted joints, especially when combined with on-board vibration at sea.

Solution: Nord-Lock® wedge-locking washers secure bolted connections under extreme vibration, maintaining joint integrity and reliability even in demanding defense environments.

Challenge: High-speed propulsion systems require secure gearbox mounting to maintain alignment and minimize vibration. Traditional bolting methods can result in uneven preload, leading to misalignment and accelerated wear.

Solution: Superbolt tensioners deliver uniform clamping force across gearbox foundation bolts, preserving alignment and reducing vibration transmission. Their modular design simplifies installation and maintenance, supporting rapid maintenance cycles in confined engine compartments.

Challenge: Thrust bearings must support axial loads from propulsion shafts while maintaining precise alignment under dynamic conditions.

Solution: Superbolt® nuts provide consistent, high-strength preload to secure thrust bearing assemblies. Their multi-jackbolt design ensures even load distribution, reducing the risk of bearing creep or misalignment during high-speed operations.

Challenge: Compact drivetrains require precise torque transmission and alignment between gas turbines and gearboxes. Misalignment can lead to vibration, wear, and power loss.

Solution: Superbolt tensioners enable accurate preload across shaft coupling bolts, ensuring secure torque transfer and alignment. Their ease of use supports fast installation and inspection, critical for modular propulsion systems.

Challenge: Ride control systems stabilize the vessel in rough seas and high-speed maneuvers. These systems are exposed to fluctuating hydrodynamic forces and require secure, vibration-resistant bolting.

Solution: Superbolt tensioners provide high-strength, corrosion-resistant bolting for ride control actuators and mounts. Their ability to maintain preloads under dynamic loading ensures system reliability and reduces inspection frequency.

Challenge: Mission-critical machinery must be securely mounted to minimize vibration and ensure operational reliability. Uneven preload can lead to misalignment and premature component failure.

Solution: Boltight® hydraulic tensioners allow for fast, simultaneous tensioning of machinery foundation bolts, ensuring uniform clamping force and reducing vibration transmission. This supports longer service intervals and easier maintenance access.