Industrial bolt deterioration can be a serious problem that companies have to deal with, and it could occur often in places that are generally wet or damp. There are several different types of tensioners, including variable, subsea, fixed, wind turbine, and pump coupling that can be used in different environments. But if hydrualic tensioners and hydraulic nuts rust and wear out, they will not be effective. This could cause problems including inefficiency, inaccurate machining, and, perhaps most importantly, increased danger. So making sure that hydraulic nuts and other items, even if they are small, are working is a necessity for companies who want to provide employees with the most effective equipment.

The hydraulic pumps that businesses use to make sure heavy machinery is operating properly can be either hydrostatic or hydrodynamic. But no matter what type they are, pumps need to be secured with the proper hydraulic nuts and other tools. Though it might seem simple to lock down hydraulic nuts to make sure that fluids do not leak and a machine does not break down, the process has to be done properly in order to work. In fact, the equipment that is used to tighten any high tensile bolt connections, like torque wrenches or hydraulic tensioners, have to be calibrated in strict accordance with instructions from the manufacturer. If not, the machine they are being used on might not operate effectively.

Before calibration, mechanical tools always need to be broken in. This is particularly important for hydrualic torque wrenches where both mechanical and hydraulic systems need to work together. Without proper calibration, tensioners might not be able to properly attach hydrualic nuts to the machines that need them. In order to prevent that, companies should take the time to teach employees the proper steps, and make sure that they follow them consistently. Doing so can go a long way towards making sure that hydraulic nuts are safely secured and function properly.