Tentec’s Tools Designed for Onsite Maintenance and So Reduce Downtime

Tentec's unique bolt-tensioning tools for wind turbines can be serviced in situ. Unlike other similar products they don't have to be sent back to the manufacturer for servicing. This saves money and downtime.

[UKPRwire, Tue Nov 24 2009] In these cost conscious times there is an even greater emphasis on reducing downtime and ensuring that any repairs or maintenance are carried out swiftly and cost-effectively. This is particularly relevant in the wind turbine industry where activities such as bolt tensioning ensure the effectiveness and the integrity of the structures. However, after vigorous use, even bolt tensioning tools themselves begin to show wear and tear and after a specified number of pressure cycles all tools require routine servicing.

With these issues in mind, Tentec’s Aero range of bolt tensioning equipment is designed to be extremely maintenance friendly. Unlike other tools on the market, the Tentec equipment can be serviced in situ either by Tentec personnel or by the operators own engineers. The modular design of the tensioners means that replacing seals and worn or damaged parts can be accomplished on site with no need to return the tool to the manufacturer or supplier. In addition the base of the Aero tensioner is fitted with an easily replaceable wear plate that again can be very easily replaced if damage to the base of the tool occurs.

“We listened to the market when designing these tools.” explains Roy Sheldon, Business Manager for the Wind Turbine business at Tentec. “A real concern was that with competitive tensioning tools, the equipment had to be sent back to the manufacturer for maintenance and repair. This resulted in costly downtime.”

The in situ maintenance of the Tentec tools allow wind turbine installers and maintenance engineers to keep control of time and costs and enables them to schedule tool maintenance and repairs to suit their project timescales.
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