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FASTORQ/SNAP-ON

FASTORQ, based in New Caney, Texas, is the preferred global provider of precision bolt loading and removal solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Snap-on Corporation since 2018, FASTORQ is a pioneer of the hydraulic tools industry and today designs, manufactures, and sells a revolutionary line of bolting solutions. FASTORQ is the only company that has a complete line of hydraulic and pneumatic tools, as well as design resources to customize existing tools or create one-of-a-kind bolting solutions. The company also produces a proprietary line of specialty bolting lubricants. FASTORQ’s highly skilled team of engineers and bolting technicians deliver timely resolution to bolting challenges of all sizes. FASTORQ customers include a wide range of industrial applications: Heavy Equipment, Military, Aerospace, Subsea Construction and Intervention, Oil & Gas Services, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power Generation, Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration, Pipeline Construction & Maintenance, Pulp & Paper, and Mining.

Contact:

Mark John Murphy
303-619-4602
mark.j.murphy@snapon.com
www.fastorq.com; www.zip-nut.com; www.snap-on.com 

Zipnut Custom Engineered Solutions for Quick Turnaround Bolting Reliability

Problem:

  • Productivity issues due to long cycle times.   
  • Safety concerns in dangerous environments.   
  • Lack of reliability in bolting.    
  • Stainless steel galling issues.   
  • Unable to thread nuts onto bolts due to thread damage.   
  • Fatigue or injury from repetitive threading operations. 

Technology Solution:

  • ZipNUT single and double operation   
  • QuikShackle using ZipNUT Technology   
  • ZipTENSIONER Speed of installation for any critical bolted joint.   
  • ZipLift Hands free lifting device for dangerous areas.   
  • Zip RULZ – Remote Release Under Load ZipNUT   
  • Fully Automated Stud Tensioning (FAST) featuring ZipNUT  

Benefits:

  • Time reduction in many cases of 90%.   
  • Can be remotely operated from outside dangerous environments.   
  • Improved productivity and repeatability.  
  • Documented bolt preloading.   
  • No more work stoppage or damaged equipment. 

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