Flange Integrity
Reimagined.
Shutdowns
Accelerated.
BridgeFlow™ MTE simultaneously tightens all flange bolts in a single stroke eliminating sequential star-pattern bolting, operator variability, and flange leaks caused by improper installation.
Four steps. One stroke. Zero compromise.
BridgeFlow™ MTE replaces the entire multi-pass sequential bolting process with a single synchronized operation — engineered around flange behavior, not just bolt tightening.
Position the System
Place BridgeFlow™ MTE around the flange. No flange modification required — fully compatible with ASME B16.5.
Encircle & Align
The system encircles the pipe and driving heads automatically align to each bolt position.
One Stroke Operation
A single input simultaneously engages all bolts. Resistance-based equilibrium automatically routes torque to the loosest bolt first.
Verified Integrity
Dynamic torque redistribution achieves equilibrium across all bolts. Digital version records final torque per head for QC documentation.
Hydratight perfected controlled bolting. BridgeFlow reimagines it.
Traditional hydraulic systems improve torque delivery. BridgeFlow transforms load equalization — embedding flange integrity into the system itself.
Simultaneous Multi-Bolt Tightening
All bolts tighten at once — not sequentially. Eliminates the star pattern entirely and the human error that comes with it.
Traditional Method
3–5 sequential passes · Star pattern required · Operator-dependent · Re-torquing needed
BridgeFlow™ MTE
1 stroke · No star pattern · Automatic equilibrium · Verified preload
Automatic Torque Redistribution
Mechanical resistance-based equilibrium — torque flows to the loosest bolt automatically until all bolts reach the same preload.
Engineered Preload Equalization
Achieves <5% preload variation — not operator-dependent. Uniform gasket compression prevents leaks at the source.
Shutdown Acceleration
8 minutes per flange vs. 45 minutes traditionally. 40 flanges completed in 5.3 hours instead of 30 hours.
Reduced Operator Dependency
The system embeds integrity into its mechanics — not into technician skill. Works consistently regardless of crew experience.
Digital Integrity Documentation
Optional wireless real-time torque monitoring per driving head, final torque recording, and digital QC audit trail.
One hour of avoided downtime often pays for the entire system.
At $20,000/hour downtime cost, 40 flanges, and a 4-person crew — BridgeFlow™ MTE saves $511,000 per shutdown event against a $40,000 unit investment.
Calculate Your SavingsHours Saved
24.7h
Per shutdown event
Downtime Recovery
$494K
Production value recovered
Labor Savings
$17.3K
Per event
First-Event ROI
~105%
Payback < 1 shutdown
Where downtime costs $10K–$100K+/hour
Ready to eliminate sequential bolting from your shutdown process?
Talk to our team about your specific flange scope, downtime costs, and how BridgeFlow™ MTE fits your next planned outage.