Patriot Renewables, LLC is a developer, owner, and operator of commercial-scale wind and solar energy projects. Patriot owns and operates four projects in Maine. The Patriot team is made up of skilled individuals with proven abilities in project development, renewable energy, and environmental stewardship.
Tools
Caldwell Group Inc.
A History Rooted in Innovative Lifting Solutions
The Caldwell Company has its roots in the fertile mind of Leslie M. Caldwell, an inventor and tinkerer. The company was incorporated in 1954 by Mr. Caldwell, who designed, fabricated, and sold special lifting slings – one of which being the patented Adjust-A-Leg® load-leveling wire rope sling.
Mr. Caldwell purchased a used Singer 7-33 sewing machine, some MIL-spec webbing, and thread from Eastern Jobbers and started making nylon web slings in the basement of the building at 1224 4th Avenue, Rockford. Caldwell branded slings were then put on the market.
Jack W. Remington purchased the company in 1962; he brought with him 25 years of design, shop, sales, and business management experience. Mr. Remington gradually expanded the product line and his staff as the company slowly grew larger. By 1971, more space was required, which precipitated moving to a new, larger facility in Rockford’s Eastrock Industrial Park.
Howard A. Will, Jr., a Yale University graduate with a major in civil engineering, a master’s in civil engineering from Stanford University, and a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois, purchased The Caldwell Company at the end of 1976. Taking advantage of his engineering background, Will shifted the emphasis of the company to fabricated metal and Below-the-Hook lifters. He built up the engineering department and started a program to upgrade production facilities. Early on, a goal was established to offer the fullest range of Below-the-Hook lifting products from one source.
Today, the company had, through numerous acquisitions and internal development, has grown into many distinct product lines.
- Strong-Bac® Below the Hook Crane & Hoist Attachments
- Rig-Master® Rigging Attachments
- Lif-Truc™ Forklift Truck Attachments
- Caldwell® Web Slings and Tie-Downs
- UNIVAC® Vacuum Lifters
- Mill Duty/Severe Duty Lifters
- Rig-Release® Remote Releasing Lifters
- Krane-King® Jib and Gantry Cranes
- Posi-Turner® Load Rotation Equipment
- Renfroe® Plate Clamp Lifters
The company is also the master distributor in the U.S. and Canada for the RUD Lifting Points and Lifting Means. RUD lifting points support wind turbine manufacturers through the entire product lifecycle. In production, RUD lifting points help the turbines move through the facility, from fabrication and assembly to loading. Once the turbines are on site, the integrated lifting points assist with installation, while others serve as tie-off points for fall protection during maintenance. And when the turbine is decommissioned, the same lifting points allow for safe dismantling, transportation, and disposal. 
In addition, Caldwell continues to lead the industry through the innovative development of its non-conductive and lightweight Dura-Lite® Lifting Beam line and modular Dura-Mod® Lifting 
and Spreader Beam line.
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.
Stahlwille Tools LLC
For over 150 years, the STAHLWILLE brand name has stood for a constant drive for 
perfection. The founder of the company, Eduard Wille, laid down the guiding principle that has been consistently applied by our staff ever since: to develop and produce the best tools possible for and with the customer – nothing less.
When it comes to quality, STAHLWILLE knows no compromises. All the products made by this company are manufactured at three locations in Germany under the most stringent quality control conditions. The latest manufacturing methods coupled with the use of the highest-grade materials ensure the closest tolerances are adhered to. And last but not least, it is the proximity to the customer and understanding of production processes and requirements that generates the innovation that the market needs.
New World Technologies Inc.
New World Technologies Inc. is a leading Canadian manufacturer of pneumatic, battery powered, and electronic pistol grip torque wrenches. Our advanced products have proven to be successful all over the world in such industries as oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, aerospace, and manufacturing. We continue to invest in and employ the latest technology to achieve the highest level of innovation, quality, and performance – which has resulted in multiple patents for our products. New World Technologies Inc. has designed its operations for maximum flexibility and responsiveness, ensuring our customers receive outstanding service.
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.
Fastorq
FASTORQ is a pioneer in the hydraulic tools industry and preferred global provider of precision bolt installation and removal solutions. With foundation products like the SpinTORQ and ZipTENSIONER – each with models specifically designed to serve the wind turbine industry – FASTORQ delivers tools that are truly innovative, provide phenomenal speed and are built to meet the exacting demands of today’s precision torque and tension applications.FASTORQ designs, manufactures and sells precision-crafted tools that are easy to use and maintain. In addition, they provide some of the best bolting lubricants available, including the popular anti-galling FastLUBE AG.FASTORQ’s highly skilled team of engineers and bolting application experts deliver timely resolution to job site challenges of all sizes on land or sea. Our customers represent a wide range of industrial applications, including subsea construction; oil and natural gas exploration, drilling and services; petrochemical; refineries; power generation (fossil fuel, nuclear, wind turbine and hydro-electric); pipeline construction and maintenance; pulp and paper; mining; heavy equipment and aerospace.FASTORQ offers some of the most comprehensive warranty programs in the industry for its tools, including torque wrenches, stud tensioners, nut splitters, flange spreaders and auxiliary tools. FASTORQ products carry warranties ranging from one year for items such as power units to lifetime coverage for products such as ThinLINE torque wrenches. The warranty program also covers FASTORQ’s innovative ZipNut, ZipTENSIONER and ZipCONNECTOR tools. All warrantied tools come with free annual inspections, calibrations and a warranty extension program. The FASTORQ team excels at providing customized solutions and is the go-to resource for complex projects. The FASTORQ leadership is comprised of Mark Murphy, Harry Maynes and Bill Washington along with the recognized industry authority George Sturdevant.
For custom solutions, sales or more information, email us at sales@fastorq.com or call 281-449-6466 (Global), 800-231-1075 (Toll-free US & Canada). Visit us online at www.fastorq.com, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FASTORQ, find us on Twitter at twitter.com/FASTORQ1.
