Hydraulic Tensioning for the Defense Industry
HTI provides hydraulic stud tensioning solutions for a wide range of defense applications. Our vast experience allows us to create customized solutions for every application you have. We have made stud tensioners and hydraulic nuts for space centers, weapon defense programs, and more.
About Hydraulic Tensioning and HTI
Hydraulic tensioning is the ideal method for tightening bolted connections. Hydraulic tensioning eliminates inaccuracies and helps achieve correct bolt loading in critical connections. HTI’s hydraulic tensioning systems can help control the significant costs resulting from incorrectly tightened studs, as well as drive higher efficiency in your assembly process. At HTI, we’ve been building hydraulic tensioners and nuts since 1986.
Defense Hydraulic Tensioning Applications
- Missile launch systems
- The space shuttle
- Experimental weaponry for the military
- Satellites, wind-tunnel power trains
- Pressure vessels used to neutralize and safely dispose of chemical weapons
Custom Hydraulic Tensioning Systems
Our systems are also used in applications on the nuclear power plants in submarines and aircraft carriers as well as in the aircraft launch systems on aircraft carriers.
Simply put, when you choose HTI, you’ll get the most effective tightening method for your specific application. Please contact us for more information or to jump right in and start working with one of our engineers on your tensioning solution.