SPX TWLC Operation Manual

Manual is about: LOW CLEARANCE HYDRAULIC TORQUE WRENCH

Summary of TWLC

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 1 of 17 original instructions twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual bolting systems bolting systems bolting systems bolting systems 3030 east pasadena freeway p...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 2 of 17 index 1. Introduction 2. Technical specifications 3. Power requirements 4. Safety 5. Preparing the torque wrench for use 6. Operating the torque wrench 7. General torquing pr...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 3 of 17 1. Introduction the twlc low clearance torque wrench is a ratchet type torque tool for hydraulically tightening nuts and bolts. It comprises quick-change, interchangeable dri...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 4 of 17 2. Technical specifications the following technical data is applicable to all twlc torque wrenches: maximum pressure : advance - 690 bar (10,000psi) retract - 69 bar (1,000ps...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 5 of 17.

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 6 of 17 3. Power requirements the twlc torque wrench requires a hydraulic pump unit, twin-line connecting hose and couplings in order to operate. All components must be capable of op...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 7 of 17 4. Safety always adopt safe working practices when working with pressurized equipment. Protective clothing including eye and head protection must always be worn as well as gl...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 8 of 17 5. Preparing the torque wrench for use assembling / removing the drive head before the lwlc torque wrench can be used the correct drive head for the nut must be fitted to the...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 9 of 17 fig 2. Body and drive head removal and attachment positioning the torque tool onto the nut the lwlc torque wrench locates directly around the nut, with it’s built-in reaction...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 10 of 17 use of backing spanners backing spanners are often used to prevent the non tightening nut on the opposite side of the joint assembly from turning during the torquing operati...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 11 of 17 6. Operating the torque wrench torque wrench selection to choose the correct capacity torque wrench for the application, the estimated break-out torque should be considered,...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 12 of 17 setting up prior to operation setting up the equipment only takes a few minutes and some simple checks during set up will aid in the success of the torquing operation. • obt...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 13 of 17 5. Several forward strokes are made until the nut ceases to rotate during the stroke, (known as stalling), but bear in mind that nut rotation will always cease at the end of...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 14 of 17 7. General torquing procedure the following procedure is for use with lwlc torque wrenches and outlines the basic steps in order to carry out the torque tightening of a flan...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 15 of 17 8. Maintenance and servicing post-use maintenance in order to keep the lwlc torque wrench in good working condition, it is recommended that simple post- use maintenance be c...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 16 of 17 maintenance, servicing and warranty in addition to post-use maintenance, and to ensure that the product warranty remains valid, it is recommended that routine maintenance an...

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    Edition 3 - 04-01-2010 twlc low clearance hydraulic torque wrench operation manual ldf 10063 spx bolting systems page 17 of 17 9. Fault finding fault possible cause remedy cylinder will not advance. Cylinder will not retract. 1. Coupling not fully mated 2. Cylinder seal leakage 3. Pump unit 4. Fault...