Advanced tensioning technologies for submerged reliability and mission assurance
Challenge: Submarine propulsion shafts must pass through pressure hulls while maintaining a leak-proof seal under dynamic movement and pressure differentials.
Solution: Superbolt tensioners provide uniform preload across shaft seal housing bolts, ensuring tight sealing and structural integrity. Their multi-jackbolt design allows for easy installation and re-tensioning in confined compartments, reducing the risk of leakage and improving long-term reliability.
Challenge: Torque transmission between propulsion components must be secure and vibration-resistant, especially in compact, high-load environments.
Solution: Superbolt coupling bolts deliver precise preload and high strength fastening for inboard couplings. Their design supports accurate alignment and torque transfer without the need for large torque tools – ideal for submarine machinery spaces.
Challenge: Seawater systems require bolted joints that resist corrosion, maintain tight sealing, and allow for periodic maintenance under pressure.
Solution: Boltight hydraulic tensioners enable fast, uniform preload across valve flanges, improving gasket sealing and reducing the risk of corrosion-related failures. Their compact design supports safe operation in tight spaces and under time-sensitive conditions.
Challenge: Signal launchers must operate reliably under vibration and pressure, with secure bolting to prevent misalignment or failure during deployment.
Solution: Superbolt tensioners provide vibration-resistant, high-strength bolting for launcher mounts and interfaces. Their modular design supports easy inspection and re-tensioning, ensuring operational readiness for mission-critical systems.
Challenge: Life-support systems require secure, leak-proof bolting under pressure to ensure crew safety and system integrity.
Solution: Superbolt tensioners offer high-integrity bolting for oxygen generator housings and interfaces. Their corrosion-resistant materials and precise preload capabilities support long-term performance in critical life-support applications.