Every day hydraulic jacks, lifting cylinders and other lifting equipment are used in different ways across various industry sectors. It could be as part of a major engineering project to stabilise a subsiding building, a car garage, or even to move a new bridge deck into position. Whatever the application, the choice of equipment, its […]
Every Mechanic and Engineer has encountered nuts that won’t come undone. Whether it is due to rust, heat or extreme vibration, the nut seems to be fixed in place. Before seeking a saw or a torch to try to cut off the seized nut, use a hydraulic nut splitter; a safe solution that will prevent […]
Case study HTL were contacted by one of the world’s leading oil producers to solve a problem with a xmas tree which was no longer fit for purpose and required decommissioning. This particular xmas tree was over 15 years old and all valves and actuators had become seized over time. The HTL Seasnake is a […]
When decommissioning nuclear power plants, stringent regulations outlining requirements and processes must be followed to ensure they are decommissioned safely. To close a nuclear power plant, the facility must be decontaminated to reduce the residual radioactivity to levels which are classified as safe. Other decommissioning works involve dismantling structures safely, removing contaminated materials and disposal […]
Correctly tightened bolts make use of their elastic properties and should behave like springs to work effectively. Their spring analogy is attributed to when load is applied as the bolt stretches and tries to return to its original length, creating compressive force across the joint members. The elongation applied within the elastic range is relieved […]
Advances in component manufacturing and performance forecasting is set to halve the number of gearbox faults within a few years. An increasing focus on wind farm operations and maintenance (O&M) has led to a sharp improvement in gearbox performance over the last decade. The gearbox is 13% of the overall cost of a typical onshore […]
Shale gas in the United Kingdom has attracted increasing attention since onshore shale gas production was proposed. A number of wells have been drilled, but as of December 2014, there has been no commercial production of shale gas in the UK. Awareness of fracking has remained stable over the last 18 months, following a significant […]
Powerful tools should always be used in a safe environment and certain safety precautions should be adhered to if accidents are to be avoided including personal injury and lost time incidents. With operator safety as HTL’s priority, our range of tools are designed to incorporate key safety features, and the following top tips will ensure […]
HTL are delighted to announce that we are members of Decom North Sea, the representative body for the Offshore Decommissioning industry. “Decom North Sea is the decommissioning industry’s only independent members organisation focussed on all aspects of the decommissioning value chain. With decommissioning expenditure in the North Sea set to increase from the current £1 […]
HTL’s range of Hydraulic Cutting Equipment has been specifically engineered to meet the toughest production requirements making the range ideally suited to operate in intense production applications. Designed and manufactured to excel in safety, quality, durability whilst incorporating easy-to-use features ensures total customer satisfaction. A built in 4:1 safety factor and manufactured to a rigorous […]
