A hydraulically actuated bolt designed to provide fast, cost-effective and trouble-free installation and removal.

Eliminating the need for hammering conventional bolts into holes, which often causes scoring of both the hole and the bolt surface, the Morgrip bolt can be repeatedly installed and removed quickly without damage to either the bolt or the hole.

The principle on which the bolt works is based on Poisson's ratio, which establishes that when a round steel component is stretched within its elastic limit, it's diameter will reduce by a known amount.

The principle and design of the Morgrip bolt is designed universally accepted and approved by all major classification societies.

Benefits include:

• Cost effective
• Approved
• Fast installation
• Reliable
• Custom Design
• Easy Removal
  

Installation and removal

The stretching force is applied through a hardened steel rod located down the centre of the bolt. Operating gear is screwed on to the head of the bolt. When pressurised, this exerts a force through the rod to stretch the bolt. As the bolt stretches in length it contracts in diameter according to Poisson's ratio.

Once pressurised, the bolt can be installed in the hole. A nut is attached (if a through-hole application) and nipped tight. The pressure is then released to bring about a reduction in the length of the bolt and a corresponding increase in its diameter.

The reduction in length achieves an axial clamping load as the increase in diameter simultaneously achieves a fitted condition. The bolt is now ready for service. It can be installed remotely from the pump unit by using the stop valve fitted to the operating gear to lock in hydraulic pressure. Removal is the reversal of this procedure.

Click here for Morgrip bolt datasheet.