Boltight Echometer Delivers Fast Accurate Bolt Measurement

(I-Newswire) October 1, 2010 - Boltight has developed a fast and accurate device for measuring bolt load and bolt elongation that uses the latest ultrasonic technology. Called the Boltight Echometer, the device is used for monitoring critical bolting applications either during the installation of new plant or while carrying out routine maintenance.

The Echometer works by measuring the time of flight of a sound wave as it travels through a bolt. When the wave hits the end of the bolt it reflects back into the transducer. This enables a measurement to be taken. Depending on how the device is set up, a reading is displayed in units of load, stress or strain on a handheld screen the size of a mobile phone.

If a measurement is taken before and after a bolt is tightened, the difference between the two readings provides the bolt's elongation. The benefit of using ultrasound technology is that the wave travels at a constant speed determined by a bolt material's acoustic velocity.

The Echometer works with all bolt tightening systems and it is especially useful for monitoring difficult to access bolts. A bolt is monitored during the tightening process to ensure accurate initial loading and the retained load in the fastener can then be monitored at any time.

With built-in data recording and reporting through an RS232 interface, the device provides a permanent electronic record of the measurements taken during previous in-service examinations. This makes it easy to maintain documentation, reports and bolting databases in order to satisfy QA requirements.

To complement the operation of the Echometer, Boltight has put together a dedicated website to provide further information at http://www.echobolt.com. As well as explaining in detail how the device works, the website features a fully functional online demo of the product. This illustrates how the Echometer operates and provides examples of the readings that will be displayed on the handheld unit.

Echometer training is available on-site or at Boltight's training facilities to give technicians the necessary skills to use ultrasonic measurement competently.

For more information contact Boltight on +44 (0)845 500 5556, email sales@boltight.com or link to the website www.boltight.com.

About Boltight Ltd:
BOLTIGHT LTD. specialises in cost effective hydraulic bolt tensioning products. BOLTIGHT tools feature the latest technology including composite material seals for enhanced performance. Safety features include colour coding to match tools, pumps and hoses to their maximum working pressure. BOLTIGHT tools are CE marked where appropriate in accordance with the European Pressure Equipment Directive. Standard and custom designed tools are quickly available in metric and imperial sizes. Markets served include Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Conventional, Wind and Nuclear Power Generation, Diesel engines, Construction, Tunnelling, Mining, and Marine.

Company Contact Information
Boltight Ltd
Chris Howell
Unit 2, Junction 10 Business Park
Bentley Mill Way, Walsall, West Midlands
WS2 0LE
Phone : +44 (0)845 500 5556