Superior Wind Services, LLC was formed by three partners with combined wind industry experience of 55 years. Superior repairs blades, provides tower cleaning services and up-tower bolting services.
Fasteners/Bolting
Alkitronic
Development, production and distribution of high-quality and innovative products in the field of bolting systems – this is what alki TECHNIK GmbH stands for. As a leading international company it has successfully developed and produced specialized bolting equipment since the early 80s under the alkitronic brand.
The product range includes electric, battery-driven, pneumatic, hydraulic as well as manual systems for professional use in various industrial fields. Modern technology and first-class quality are indispensable as a global market leader.
The patented products are used in all industrial sectors emphasizing on precision, reliability and quality. This includes among other things the sectors wind energy, steel construction, construction machinery, agriculture and forestry machinery, water/oil/gas/chemicals as well as food and beverage.
The alkitronic brand stands for highest standards, many years of experience and customer-oriented partnerships. With this, alkitronic embodies the classic characteristics of “Made in Germany” quality. The products are sold worldwide through a service and distribution network.
alki TECHNIK GmbH is still a family run business and the headquarters are located in Ingolstadt, Germany, which is also home to the administration, distribution, development, assembly and service departments. The company is currently present in more than 60 countries worldwide by its own sales force or by trading partners.
Dyson Corporation
Dyson Corp. cuts, forges, machines, heat treats, tests and inspects in house, and makes American-made large diameter fasteners.
RAD Torque Systems
RAD Torque and the Wind Energy Industry
When it comes to heavy-duty bolting, wind turbine manufacturers, wind power construction and maintenance contractors, as well as utilities around the world rely on RAD Torque Systems.
That’s because our wrenches are accurate, easy to use, lightweight, quick and quiet. At RAD, we understand that the wind energy industry faces unique challenges, so we design tools to make technicians’ jobs easier.
We work with manufacturers such as General Electric, Vestas, Siemens, Goldwin, and operators like Iberdrola, Nextera, and Morteson Construction, to meet torque needs at their facilities.
High torque at high heights
At RAD, we know that wind energy technicians require tools to get jobs done several hundred feet above the ground.
The E-RAD and B-RAD are extremely light in comparison to their hydraulic competitors and do not require a heavy pump. That means they are easier to transport up to and use on work platforms. But that doesn’t mean they compromise on torque strength.
It can take up to 120 bolts and up to 11,000 foot-pounds to connect a large diameter flange. The E-RAD is a continuous rotation tool and can complete a task like this in a much shorter time than a hydraulic wrench.
Unique tools for a unique workplace
In some wind turbine towers, technicians have to flange sections from the inside. Other turbines have unique curvatures that do not allow for the use of straight tools.
RAD’s offset gearboxes and 90 degree tools allow an E-RAD to fit inside the diameter and curvature of a turbine’s shell, which means no job is out of reach – even on more challenging turbine designs.
The RAD advantage
When it comes to bolting components for construction and maintenance of wind turbines, companies can rest assured that they have the best tools for the job. Our E-RAD, B-RAD, offset gearbox and smart sockets can be used to install and maintain tower bolts, blade bolts, shrink discs, gearboxes, generators, hub bolts, and yaw bolts.
Our Product Advantages
Planetary gear driven wrenches, as opposed to conventional torque tools, have the advantage of continuous rotation while applying controlled torque. This makes them much faster than conventional hydraulic wrenches and with their pistol grip they are safer and more ergonomic. 
Our motor is built right in the handle, so no longer the hassle of bringing a heavy and expensive hydraulic pump to the jobsite.
The E-RAD BLU-S is the newest addition to the E-RAD BLU product line from RAD. Equipped with a transducer, the E-RAD BLU-S allows for the highest accuracy on the market and features operator identification, which ensures traceability of each torque sequence performed. With a pass/fail indicator on both sides, and password protection, you’ll be sure you’re getting controlled and accurate torquing.
The new B-RAD Select BL battery series torque wrenches come with two simple buttons to increase or decrease the value by 10 ft. lbs. At the four-digit display, the set torque value is displayed. The B-RAD Select BL
series automatically backs off when the torque cycle is complete, this allows for the end user to move quickly to the next bolt.
The B-RAD is especially suitable for pre-torque and service jobs where electricity or compressed air are not available.
ITH Bolting Technology
Tension and torque tools to tighten and loosen industrial bolted connections
ITH Bolting Technology develops, produces and distributes hydraulic, electric and pneumatic bolting tools for tightening and loosening industrial bolt connections from M16 (5/8″) and up. High pressure hydraulic pumps, hydraulic accessories and testing and control systems complete our scope to be the leading whole system supplier for bolting technology worldwide.
Industrial bolting tools can be set apart by their fundamental bolting method: there are tensioning and torquing tools.
Tensioning tools:
Hydraulic, friction- and torsion-free tensioning with ITH Bolt Tensioning Cylinders (Bolt tensioners, ITH Stretch Method) and hydraulic nuts.
Torque tools:
Torque or torque-angle method with ITH Hydraulic Torque Wrenches (turning discontinuously) or ITH Nut Runners (turning continously).
Get a general idea about our scope of bolting tools and contact us if you have any questions regarding your individual bolted joint. As we are a whole system supplier we are not determined on any specific tightening method – we will advise you objectively to give you the best technical and cost-effective solution.
ITH Engineering
The Engineering section is the competence center of ITH Bolting Technology. It is dedicated to new technical developments in bolting technology. Unique ITH engineering capabilities are used to develop new technical solutions for bolting tools and corresponding accessories, for fasteners, or for individual customer solutions. ITH Engineering contains three sections:
Project Engineering: developing and implementing industry or customer specific solutions in bolting technology
Engineering services: for example designing bolted joints, long term testing of components, Finite Element Calculation and more.
Research and development: Around 200 international patents prove ITH’s unique innovative capabilities in bolting technology. Productive cooperation with leading technical institutions promote the innovation process.
Our business partners (including numerous branch and industry leaders worldwide) trust in the technical know-how of ITH Bolting Technology. Contact us – we would be pleased to give you a free consultation regarding your bolted joint or your application.
ITH Fasteners: Bolts, nuts and washers
As a worldwide leading whole system supplier in bolting technology, ITH offers a wide range of fasteners. The scope of fastener supply includes bolts, nuts, and washers in different designs and configurations.
Designing bolted joints
Bolted joints can be designed by ITH. Being a whole system supplier ITH has the capabilities to consider more than only the joint itself during the design process:
Technical specifications
Bolting method (torque or tension)
Assembly restrictions
By considering the whole picture and with experienced know-how, ITH Bolting Technology designs technically efficient bolted joints. Technical specifications, bolting tools used, and the assembly restrictions are considered to create the best technical and cost-effective solution for customers.
ITH Services
Due to the internal ITH quality guideline goal “ITH customer focus”, all company activity and organization is focused on customer demands. ITH aspires to offer business partners the best possible services – fast and reliably.
TorkWorx
TORKWORX is a leader in providing equipment and manpower to ensure competent and safe solutions for the controlled tightening and loosening of complex bolted joints. Our quality products and services are delivered to the OIL and GAS, POWER GENERATION, WIND ENERGY, PIPELINE and HEAVY EQUIPMENT industries.
TORKWORX is committed to offering our customers a complete turnkey bolting solution for all their critical applications. Through extensive discovery of our customer requirements we will provide only the most competent products and solutions to handle our customer’s specific bolting needs. Through our comprehensive line of bolting products and services, TORKWORX customers are assured of the most effective solution…Done right the first time
Auge Industrial
With over 45 years of experience, AUGE is the expert in the manufacturing and distribution of a wide variety of commercial and specialty alloy fasteners, including intricate machined components. Our passion for excellence has driven us to become a global supplier for the oil and gas, petrochemical, construction, wind power industries, and for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).
Established in 1965, our 150,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Mexico City has a large capacity to produce specialty fasteners to our customer’s unique specifications, and drawings. As a fully integrated turnkey plant, AUGE performs every process under one roof, from the stocking of the raw Steel, to the in-house heat treatment, and the platings & coatings.
Nord-Lock Group
The Nord-Lock Group is a world leader in bolt securing systems. We offer a unique combination of bolting expertise and a wide product range, including wedge-locking solutions and Superbolt tensioners. Our mission is to safeguard human lives and customer investments by securing the world’s most demanding applications. Nord-Lock products have documented success in every major industry and hold several certificates from independent institutes including AbP, DIBt, DNV and TÜV. We share our experience, knowledge and creativity to help our clients achieve outstanding results. The Nord-Lock Group looks forward to being your partner in bolt optimization.
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