Challenge: Walkways and component alignment on launch pad towers must remain secure under extreme loads and temperature variations.

Solution:Nord-Lock® wedge-locking washers offer reliable resistance to the immense loads and rapid temperature changes, keeping critical bolted connections secure during rocket launches.

Challenge: Anchor bolts securing launch pad structures must maintain alignment and stability under intense vibration and thermal expansion during liftoff.

Solution: Superbolt® tensioners deliver uniform preload across large-diameter anchor bolts, ensuring structural integrity and minimizing stress concentrations. Their multi-jackbolt design allows for easy tensioning without large torque tools, supporting rapid installation and inspection.

Challenge: These systems are exposed to extreme heat and acoustic energy during launches, requiring bolted joints that resist fatigue and thermal distortion.

Solution: Boltight® hydraulic tensioners enable fast, simultaneous tightening of bolted joints across flame deflector panels and suppression system mounts. Their precision preload reduces the risk of fatigue cracking and improves system longevity under repeated launches.

Challenge: Retractable arms and fueling interfaces must disengage reliably during liftoff, requiring secure, vibration-resistant bolting that supports dynamic movement.

Solution: Superbolt tensioners provide high-strength, compact bolting for umbilical tower joints, maintaining preload under vibration and thermal cycling. Their modular design supports easy inspection and tensioning, ensuring reliable operation during launch sequences.

Challenge: Fuel line flanges must maintain leak-proof seals under extreme temperature differentials and pressure cycling, especially with cryogenic propellants.

Solution: Superbolt tensioners deliver precise, uniform preload across flange bolts, improving gasket sealing and reducing the risk of thermal fatigue. They support bolt integrity in hazardous fueling zones.