Hi-Force, the manufacturer of a wide range of high pressure hydraulic tools and equipment has launched its new heavy duty Hydraulic torque wrench, the TWS 800.

The TWS 800 develops an enormous 80,524 newton metres (59,401 ft lbs) of torque - more than twice the capacity of Hi Force's next biggest model, the TWS 370, and has the highest capacity of any hydraulic torque wrench currently available in the Middle East region.

''The TWS 800 is ideal for shutdown maintenance and turnarounds in the oil, gas and petrochemical processing industries,'' according to Kevin Brown, CEO of Hi-Force.

''It will tighten - or loosen nuts or bolts with head sizes up to 175mm AF (6.7/8" AF) and is the perfect tool for the huge condensers, high pressure vessels and heat exchangers we find in the major installations in this region. In particular, the TWS 800 comes into its own when breaking out corroded or locked bolts when conventional methods or smaller hydraulic torque wrenches cannot do the job.''

The Hi-Force TWS series of lightweight aluminium hydraulic torque wrenches is specifically designed for applications where limited space and/or particularly high output torque is required, and is designed to handle the toughest bolting jobs accurately and quickly.

Manufactured predominantly from high grade aluminium alloy, the tools' compact uni-body design provides the maximum strength and torque output to weight ratio in the industry.

All models provide a torque accuracy of +/- three per cent with a handy torque chart clearly engraved on the tool.

The unique internal reaction arm allows the operator to easily position the tool and, if necessary, react directly off the tool body itself in cases where access is very confined. Double axis swivel quick connect hydraulic couplings are fitted as standard to all models, enabling easy positioning of the hydraulic hoses away from possible 'pinch points'.

In an industry 'first' Hi-Force plans to introduce on-site equipment testing and certification services to the UAE market.

The Jebel Ali-based company will install a full range of testing equipment for hydraulic and pneumatic tools in a dedicated test vehicle, which can then be driven direct to the customer's premises.

This will entail Hi-Force test vehicles coming to the customer's location to carry out comprehensive tests on-site, according to the company.

Other company products include hand and powered pumps, cylinders, puller kits, nut splitters, spreaders, jacks, torque tools, stud bolt tensioners, hydrotest pumps, impact wrenches, presses and a full range of accessories.