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NMTG’s Tensioner Nuts & Bolts Solutions for Gas Compression

Compressor bolting applications can be specially challenging. You need a bolting solution that can be installed and removed safely and quickly. On the below details you will see examples of bolting problems solved with NMTG Tensioner nut. We look forward to working with you on your critical bolting applications.

NMTG Tensioner nut are designed as direct replacements for standard / conventional hex bolt. They can be threaded onto a new or existing bolt, stud, threaded rod or shaft. With tensioner nut, bolting is fast, safe, easy and accurate - only hand tools are required.

Application 1 : Piston End Nut

Product Name: Tensioner Nuts / Jam Nuts

Model Name: TNG

Challenge

The wrench used to remove the existing piston nut is connected to an overhead crane (safety hazard). This results in the piston rod rotating in the jig, which must be clamped together.


Solution

Piston end tensioner nut are tightened and loosened with only a hand torque wrench. Proper tightness is achieved and rotation on the piston rod is eliminated. No special tools are required for piston end NMTG tensioner nuts and the piston can be installed and removed in place. There is no need to clamp the piston rod if it is out of the compressor.

Application 2 : Reciprocating Compressor, Distance Pieces

Product Name: Tensioner Nuts

Model Name: TNS, TNM, TNY TNMT

NMTG Products can be installed in many limited space applications. High torque requirements can now be achieved with small hand held tools.

Application 3 : Crosshead Jam Nuts

Product Name: Tensioner Nuts

Model Name: TNS, TNM, TNY, TNMT and other

Challenge

Standard hex nuts on compressor rod-to-crosshead connections are almost impossible to tighten in this limited space. Typically sledge hammers or cranes are used, but these are unsafe for the workers and not very efficient or accurate.

Solution

NMTG tensioner Nut makes the installation of piston rods easy. Because only hand tools are required for installation and removal, the dangers associated with the crane are eliminated.

Application 4 : Compressor end Plates

Product Name: Tensioner Nuts

Model Name: TNS, TNM, TNY TNMT and other

Only hand tools are required to install or remove NMTG Tensioner Nut, thus increasing worker safety and ensuring accurate tension on this compressor end plate.