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.
Torque Tools
AcraDyne
AcraDyne offers high torque, traceable, and critical bolting systems for the Energy Services sector: Wind Power, Solar, Nuclear, Mining, and more. AcraDyne’s portfolio ranges from 1 – 17,000 Nm. Its cutting-edge high-torque bolting systems are designed for critical high torque bolting applications that demand performance and durability. Products that AcraDyne manufactures are designed and assembled in the U.S.
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.
S. Himmelstein and Company
S. Himmelstein and Company has been designing and manufacturing the world’s best torque measurement transducers, torque sensors, and instrumentation since 1960. Our products offer significant advantages over competitive models, enhancing their overall performance under real world conditions, not just in the calibration stand.
Highest Available Mechanical Overloads
Select from 200%, 400%, 500% and 1,000% overload models. The flexibility to select torque sensor mechanical overload allows optimal sizing of the sensor to suit the application, even in the presence of peak torques that exceed the average running torque.
High Electrical Overrange
All Himmelstein Torque Transducers and Instruments with high level dc analog output voltages, have significant electrical overrange (130% to 150% in most cases.). This means that the output signal does not clip at full scale. All rotating mechanical systems have oscillatory signals. When operating at or near full scale, insufficient overrange on the output signal will cause clipping of the peak values and result in incorrect display of the average torque. Himmelstein Torque Transducers will provide accurate measurement, even beyond full scale.
Best Dynamic Measurements
Our Bearingless Torque Flanges are the best choice for dynamic measurement and control. That’s because the world’s highest torsional stiffness yields wider installed bandwidth and faster installed response than any competitive device. They also feature industries highest overrange and greatest isolation from clamping and other extraneous loads. Those features reduce errors from clipped torque peaks and parasitic loads.
World Class Temperature Performance
Superior temperature compensation results in sensor temperature performance that greatly reduces errors caused by drive heating and thermal gradients. This level of temperature performance allows us to offer Dual Range Torque Transducers with high accuracy.
Broadest Available Range of ISO17025 Torque Calibration Services
Available calibration ranges from 10 ozf-in to 4,000,000 lbf-in (0.07 Nm to 452,000 Nm). Accreditation is through NVLAP, an arm of the United States NIST, lab code 200487-0. Nine calibration stands are available to provide optimal measurement uncertainty for the range of transducer being calibrated. Services are offered for torque transducers manufactured by Himmelstein as well as those of other manufacturers. ISO 17025 accredited NIST traceable calibration certificates are provided with each calibration.
Specialties
Torque Transducers, Torque Transmitters, Torque Sensors, Signal Conditioners, Calibration
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.
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
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.
Norbar Torque Tools, Inc.
Norbar’s hand torque wrenches range from screwdrivers with a minimum capacity of 0.3 N•m through to wrenches with a capacity of 2000 N•m.
Norbar’s torque wrenches have been used throughout the power generation industry from the equipment manufacturers producing the plant through to power generation sites and the electricity distribution infrastructure. The features making Norbar 
wrenches especially suitable for this industry include accuracy that exceeds the requirement of international standards, backed up with a traceable calibration certificate supplied with each wrench. Robust ratchets with a narrow engagement angle allow the use of wrenches in tight spaces. Users of Norbar’s Professional series wrenches in elevated positions such as wind turbine nacelles will particularly appreciate their light weight and compact dimensions.
Norbar’s electronic torque wrench, NorTronic®, provides a host of possibilities for high precision torque and torque/angle tightening and auditing of fastened bolts. NorTronic’s wi-fi capability enables data to be wirelessly collected from the wrench either in real time or by batch data transfer at a time of the users choosing. The supplied PC software allows easy management of the collected data and sophisticated set-up of the torque wrench.
Norbar now offers a range of torque wrenches up to 2,000 N•m that can be split for storage and transportation. These wrenches are perfect for mobile maintenance crews as they are easily transported and assembled and disassembled in seconds.
Another innovation in the torque wrench range is the introduction of 3/8” and 1/2” drive, 1000 Volt insulated torque wrenches, tested to IEC 60900:2004 and suitable for live line working (only where the operator is qualified to do so).
About Norbar, world leaders in torque equipment
Even the best torque equipment is of no use if it is not available. Our inventory of torque equipment is constantly expanding to reflect your desire for our latest products. We have over $1,300,000 of inventory ready to deliver or customize, to meet your exact needs.
With over $600,000 of Norbar spare parts inventory, NTTi is well positioned to effect fast service and fast turn-around for all your Norbar products. Of course, Norbar manufactured products sold under other brand names can also be serviced. All Norbar test and calibration fixtures are NIST-traceable, and carry up-to-date certificates of calibration.
This purpose built 11,000 square foot facility, just outside Cleveland Ohio, offers comprehensive support for all your Norbar products, together with calibration, service, and support for your torque equipment. Inventory, service, calibration, and design engineering is managed and contained under one roof.
Norbar USA Machining center: In 2013 Norbar Torque Tools, Inc. added a Haas CNC machine to our Machining Center. Previously we added a Birmingham Bridgeport and a Kent RML 16 x 40 Lathe, both with Acu-Rite controllers. We also have a new Lincoln 256 Power-MIG welder in the machining center. These machines give us the capabilities to produce custom-engineered accessories and purpose-built torque solutions for the full line of Norbar products – from API Class adapters, to one-off torque reactions. When combined with our in-house Design-Engineering, the Machining Center gives us one additional level of Quality Control, allowing us to better maintain the Norbar quality our customers have come to expect. We are also better able to reduce lead times for special ordered components.
