GEDORE Hydraulic Torque Wrenches and Power Packs
Controlled Preload in Industrial Assembly Connections
Large bolted connections from size M24 upwards have a major influence on the structural integrity and tightness of industrial systems. Inaccurate torque values on pipe flanges or tower sections can lead to failures during operation. GEDORE hydraulic systems ensure even load distribution by precisely maintaining the specified parameters.
Optimizing the Quality of Screw Connections in Operations
The use of coordinated hydraulic components increases occupational safety and ensures compliance with international standards for bolted connections. The robust design of the tools guarantees long service life and minimises maintenance requirements during operation. The hydraulic bolting systems support quality assurance in various key industries:
- Wind power and infrastructure: Professional assembly of tower flanges and rotor blade connections.
- Chemical and petrochemical industries: Safe sealing of piping systems, reactors and pressure vessels.
- Heavy industry and heavy mechanical engineering: Reliable connections in rolling mill equipment, mining vehicles and marine engines.
LDH: Square-Drive Hydraulic Wrenches up to 27,000 Nm
The LDH is used when space is limited but high torque is required. To make bolting work considerably easier for the user, the hydraulic torque wrench series is made of extremely lightweight high-strength aluminium and features an especially compact design. This series is equipped with a robust male square drive and designed for universal use. Its design allows standard impact sockets to be used. The system is suitable for all bolting points with sufficient vertical access.
- Performance range: Torque of up to 27,000 Nm.
- Application benefit: High flexibility in mechanical and plant engineering thanks to the quick changeover of socket inserts.
LDK: Low-profile cassette screwdriver up to 24,000 Nm
Low-profile cassette wrenches are used where axial or radial clearance is minimal or threaded studs extend significantly beyond the nut. The tool directly surrounds the nut using an interchangeable hexagonal cassette. This considerably reduces the overall height of the setup. The compact housing dimensions are combined with extremely high torque. The interchangeable hexagonal adapters also make LDK cassette wrenches economical to maintain and allow them to be adapted to different bolting applications.
- Design: Extremely flat and slim design for optimised access.
- Application benefit: Smooth operation on confined pipe flanges and in wind turbine construction.
LHU: Energy Supply and Process Control
The hydraulic torque tools are powered by the external LHU series power packs, which provide a constant working pressure of up to 800 bar. The integrated multi-stage technology optimises process speed: When no load is applied, a high oil flow ensures rapid advance, while the precise power transmission stage engages when the torque is reached.
- Thermal stability: A well-designed cooling air flow and oil-immersed drive motors keep the oil temperature within the optimum range, even during continuous shift operation.
- Process reliability through automation (LHU-A): The sensor-controlled automatic version stops the bolting process independently once the predefined target torque has been reached. This ensures reproducible results and supports complete documentation.
Additional Hydraulic Features
3 Controls for the LHU Power Pack
The operator controls the entire bolting process via the hydraulic power pack. The sensors are not located in the hydraulic torque wrench but are fully integrated into the LHU. This makes it compatible with hydraulic torque wrenches featuring a two-hose system from all common brands, including in automatic mode.
- Manual control M: The conventional semi-automatic control allows the user to trigger each stroke of the hydraulic torque wrench manually. The return stroke takes place automatically.
- Automatic control A: With automatic control, the bolting process is started, carried out and completed automatically at the press of a button.
- Modular Solution control: The high-end model with a display and the preconfigured basic modes “Manual”, “Automatic” and “Torque-Rotation Angle”, as well as an inductive interface for data transfer. The control system can optionally be expanded with additional modules for bolting application software.
The Most Important Facts at a Glance
Industrial Standard+
Torque of up to 27,000 Nm for high-torque bolting applications
Made in Germany
High-torque bolting technology developed and manufactured in southern Germany
Manufacturing Quality
Premium components for hardware and software
Service Highlights
Product training, repairs and technical consulting
Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions
For demanding industrial applications, the LHU power packs feature a patented cooling air flow and state-of-the-art drive motors with oil-immersed technology. Even during hours of bolting at maximum pressure – up to 800 bar – this design ensures optimum cooling of the hydraulic oil.
The main difference lies in the design and tool drive. A conventional hydraulic torque wrench, such as the GEDORE LDH, has a square drive and requires an additional impact socket. A cassette wrench, such as the GEDORE LDK, has an extremely flat design; the tool directly surrounds the nut using an interchangeable hexagonal cassette. The latter is ideal for extremely confined spaces and protruding threaded studs.
GEDORE Torque Solutions hydraulic tools cover an extensive performance range. The universal square-drive hydraulic torque wrenches in the LDH series deliver up to 27,000 Nm, while the low-profile cassette wrenches in the LDK series reach up to 24,000 Nm.
Yes. Both GEDORE hydraulic torque wrenches and cassette wrenches feature standardised hydraulic single-hand couplings and are compatible with third-party power packs, provided that they are designed for the corresponding working pressure. However, the best and safest results are achieved when using the tools as a complete system with the perfectly matched GEDORE LHU hydraulic power packs.
The automatic power packs in the LHU-A series enable highly efficient operation at the press of a single button. The power pack measures the pressure curve during the bolting process using an integrated control system. It independently detects when the target torque has been reached, stops the process automatically and switches to the return stroke. This saves time and prevents operating errors.
