Through Our Partnership with Mannings USA
we are able to offer "Induction Bolt Heating"
 
  Principal Features and Benefits
  THE SAFEST AND FASTEST WAY TO REMOVE STUBBORN NUTS AND BOLTS

Induction bolt heating services from Mannings USA are safe, functional and time saving when removing hard to work nuts. No more open flames and no more extensive down time. In less than 30 seconds per inch diameter, we can heat the fastener for fast removal.

Induction Bolt Heating has been proven successful in the Power and Utilities industry to remove galled nuts that have seen numerous hours of cyclical temperature and pressure. Now, bolt holes, as seen in turbine studs, are no longer needed.

   
Mannings USA has the competence and the experience to execute this specialized service properly and with the utmost care to your plant. This proven method reduces outage time by days, saving you millions of dollars in down-time. Plus, the process minimizes safety concerns associated with forceful removal of nuts with sledgehammers and slugging wrenches. Nuts can easily be removed using simple hand tools, reducing possible injury and lost man-hours.

Benefits Gained:

  • Reduces Down-time By Days
• Immediate Response For Emergencies
• Safe Reliable Stretching Without Damage To Bolt Threads
• Proven Equipment And Technology
• Quality Conscious, Experienced Personnel
• Bolts Removed Easily With Hand Tools
• Emergency Outages Shortened By Days
• LP And HP Turbines Serviced...Disassembled Within One Shift Or Less
• Wide Range Of Induction Equipment And Services
   

Since the introduction into the Power-Gen field, induction heating has become standard for the industry. Today, Mannings USA is constantly striving to improve its methods and expand the uses for induction heating. Its highly qualified Research and Development Team has improved efficiencies, reduced costs and downtime, thereby improving the profitability of its customers.  Mannings USA has made a commitment to addressing the unique needs of the power generation industry, focusing on both high-quality products and prompt, courteous services. This is accomplished through a combination of technological expertise and industry know-how, with an unrelenting emphasis on quality and service.

Mannings USA's Induction Heating System utilizes patented inductive equipment and processes for thermally "stretching" turbine bolts in a fraction of the time normally required for the operation. With specifically designed inductors, stubborn fasteners usually slated for the torch can now be removed or within minutes.

Mannings USA's has patented technology to accommodate any stud and nut arrangement, The flexibility you need and the effectiveness you depend on to maintain schedule. Careful attention is given to the heating process and must conform to engineered specifications to prevent damage to the bolt material.


The Self Contained Mobile Induction Unit provides accelerated set-up and foregoes the need for plant power and water supply.  Equipped with its own generator and closed loop chilling system this state-of-the-art unit can operate two 100Kw induction machines simultaneously.  No one else can deliver this degree of versatile induction services.