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Bolt Cutters - Certified Cold Work Tools

One of the main problems in Classified Environments both Hazardous and Explosive is the removal of bolts/nuts particularly in flanges but also in many other places. It is quite common for bolts that have been in service units for many years to be completely corroded or have stripped out threads.

When all else fails and torque wrenches can’t do the job there is another option. Our Certified Cold Work Tools can do the job.

Additionally, we can use our cutting system A-0300 or A-0302 with disc A-0503 Welding Seam Removal Disc and do the job. This solution, however, will require the use of the complete system. When it comes down to speed and effectiveness the solution with the Die Grinder FG-2VX-50 and Rotating File A-0004 has proven time and time again to be incredibly effective.

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Bolt Removal Solution

Our most simple and most cost-effective bolt removal solution is to use tool model FG-2VX-50  / A-0107 in conjunction with Rotating File A-0004 and grind off one of the sides of the bolt.

The size of the bolt and material will determine the time it will take to perform the operation.

Generally speaking, it takes only a few minutes. When compared to the time it takes to remove bolts by other means which can be of up to 4 or even 6 hours for 1 single bolt it makes sense to consider the use of this technology. Just think of the hours you will save with the Operator down time let alone the frustration.

At TFT-PNEUMATIC we offer one of the best tools in the World for Classified Environments. While in the industry they are known as SPARKLESS GRINDERS, we like to call them Certified Cold Work Grinders. The bottom line is these tools can surface prep, grind or cut without a shutdown, habitat, pressurized welding enclosure, fireguards, and so on. Simply use the tool in whatever the environment may be. It doesn't matter if we are 12 ft from the main gas pipeline or if our tools are directly in contact with any hydrocarbon.

TFT Safety Tools (Non-Sparking Tools)

TFT-PNEUMATIC – Safety Tools offer the most advanced Surface Preparation and cutting system in the World mainly used in Explosive Environments. As our tools are Classified and Certified as COLD WORK TOOLS by DNV, we do not require Hot Work permits, Slowdowns, Shutdowns, Habitats, Fireguards, etc.

We simply request a Blanket Permit for the Compressor, hook up the tools and start working. Spot repair is one of the jobs where our tools excel, there is no flaking of the paint and we can feather our way in and out. On top of our 2.5 mil profile and our mechanical white metal surface prep, we are the best solution for small or medium size jobs.

While the Work Units remain operational we can work in multiple areas without disturbing the asset. As Boat Owners/Operators your job is to Maximize Safety and return on investment while minimizing costs.  Let us help you minimize costs by maximizing the operational time of your assets while doing it with a COLD WORK TOOL.

Don’t let corrosion and repairs get in your way. Contact us for more information, we are just a click or phone call away.

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