Reduce task duration by up to 80%

Reduce task duration by up to 80%

Eliminate unnecessary delays caused by thread galling

Eliminate unnecessary delays caused by thread galling

Substantially improve bolt load accuracy for leak-free outcomes

Substantially improve bolt load accuracy for leak-free outcomes

Blackhawk™ Hydraulic Nuts

A breakthrough technology that drastically speeds up turnaround maintenance on your critical equipment, BlackHawk™ Hydraulic Nuts are installed on applications throughout the energy industry, such as Reactor Vessels and Heat Exchangers. Breakout your large, high pressure flanges in less than two hours with half the manpower, and predictably shorten the critical path schedule for the total turnaround project. BlackHawk Hydraulic Nuts help you achieve Certainty of Outcome by eliminating unnecessary delays caused by thread galling and substantially improving bolt load accuracy for a leak-free outcome on time, every time. Click here to learn how BlackHawk™ Hydraulic Nuts work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We custom make Hydraulic Nuts to fit your space envelope and can accommodate all variables. We have produced Hydraulic Nuts for 1” studs in a nuclear plant, 18” remote operated spring retract Hydraulic nuts for a private space exploration company, and everything in between.

Materials used are based on the specifics of your application. 4340 HT, 4140 HT, EN24, Inconel, and various stainless steels are commonly employed.

Hydraulic Nuts are the fastest method of flange make-up in the industry. We do 100% coverage in one pass, so it is also the most accurate in terms of uniform load across all studs.
The Hydraulic Nuts can accommodate high temps in excess of 850 ° F, due to our patented metallic seals for higher temperature applications. We have our Hydraulic Nuts installed in many harsh locations, including reactors, cokers, hypercompressors, turbines, etc., so we can accommodate any temperatures required.
Hydraulic Nuts are designed to be low maintenance and can be used without issue for decades. The only wear items are the seals which last dozens of breakout cycles and are designed to be easy to replace.
We can design the Hydraulic Nuts with your preferred pump in mind, whether that be a Hydraulic, Electric, Air Driven or Hand pump. We can also supply pumps that will achieve the target load for your application.

Any target load can be achieved without issue, as load requirements are a design input. We have designed Hydraulic Nuts that produce in excess of 3,000,000 lbf.

Hydraulic Nuts are designed to be able to function in extreme environments. That’s why customers trust us with their most critical path applications where standard solutions won’t do.

Hydraulic Nuts are the most accurate way to load a flange. We cover 100% of studs in one pass, so there are no star patterns or second or third passes to worry about. This eliminates cross talk between bolts, ensures uniform load on all studs, and produces the most even and accurate gasket stress to maximize seal performance and eliminate leaks.

We do not have a set price for Hydraulic Nuts as we custom make each set specific to your application. We specialize in custom tooling applications where off the shelf tooling is not an option, and consult with you during the design process to get you to the optimal solution. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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