EC-RAD System

Customer: EDF Energy

Application:

• Tightening/Untightening Nuclear Fuelling Machine Bolts

Problem:

• The need for traceability of all bolt torque data
• Operating environment demands a high level of accuracy
• Other methods are time consuming and require a lot of manual effort

Solution:

• EC-RAD Electric Torque System

Features:

• Soft start trigger for gradual acceleration
• Soft cover trigger allows positive dual finger activiation
• Safety release - tool stops on release of trigger
• Bi-directional operation -ergonomically positioned 'rocker' switch for quick selection between forward & reverse
• Low noise output - less than 70dB (A) in a free field environment
• Automatic two speed option
• Control panel is pass code protected to prevent unauthorised access to settings/parameters

Benefits:

• Automatic data collection of all torque activity (complete with USB connectivity to PC)
• Repeatability better than +/-4%
• No risk of oil contamination
• Non-impacting operation minimises noise & vibration
• Significantly reduces manual handling effort
• Much quicker than manual tooling
• Suitable for numerous high torque/high accuracy bolting applications