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Enerpac Mirage OD-mount portable flange facing machine
Enerpac

In-Situ Flange Facing on Shutdown

Plant shutdowns cost tens of thousands of dollars per hour. When a failed gasket or corroded sealing surface puts your system offline, the decision of whether to remove the flange for workshop re...

19 August 2026 7 min read

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Enerpac S and W series X-edition hydraulic torque wrenches — multiple torque wrench types for industrial controlled bolting, supplied by AD Automation Authorised Enerpac Distributor
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How to Select a Hydraulic Torque Wrench

A practical guide to selecting the right hydraulic torque wrench — covering torque range, square drive vs low-profile...

07 May 2026 3 min read
Enerpac bolt tensioner for precision flange bolting — supplied and hired by AD Automation
bolt tensioning

What is Bolt Tensioning and When Should You Use It?

Explains how bolt tensioning differs from hydraulic torque wrenching, when each method is appropriate, and the key di...

18 March 2026 2 min read
Enerpac hydraulic cylinder for heavy lifting and machinery positioning — available from AD Automation
Enerpac

Enerpac vs Manual Jacking — Which is Right for Your Lift?

Compares Enerpac hydraulic jacking systems with conventional manual jacking — covering load capacity, precision, simu...

05 February 2026 2 min read