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XI Clamp. Xtreme Integrity & Hot Bolting. Anytime and anywhere.
Millions of flanged connections worldwide rely on stud bolts, making corroded bolts a significant concern that demands urgent attention.
Our XI Clamp is the solution you need, drawing on our extensive engineering expertise to provide a cost-effective answer. Whether you’re performing hot bolting on critical applications or looking for permanent reinforcement, the Extreme Integrity Clamp delivers unmatched reliability and efficiency.
Developed and rigorously field-tested in partnership with Shell for integrity-critical applications and routine maintenance, the XI Clamp is specifically designed to prevent flange connection failures. These failures can lead to safety issues, leaks, environmental hazards, and costly operational downtime.
With the XI Clamp, you can perform hot bolting anytime and anywhere, eliminating the need to wait for shutdowns or turnarounds.
That’s why we call it the Extreme Integrity Clamp — it stands for reliability when you need it most.
Eliminates Point Loading
Addresses concerns with traditional hot bolting by redistributing load across the inner flange circle and the gasket.
Operational Continuity
Repairs can be performed on live systems without disrupting flow or processes.
Immediate Removal
The XI Clamp is easily removed right after new bolts are inserted.
Cost-Effective
Rapid and robust design significantly reduces repair costs.
Flexible Options
Available for rental or purchase, offering asset owners and contractors flexibility.
The XI Clamp is designed for safe operation by site personnel, with straightforward training provided by IK Topsides team of specialists. Each clamp comes as a complete kit, including all necessary tools and an operational procedure to ensure safe installation.
Whether used as a temporary solution during hot bolting or as a permanent reinforcement, the typical operational cycle for a four-bolt flange averages less than 30 minutes (or four flanges per hour).
This allows for safe, efficient, and cost-effective bolt replacement ahead of shutdowns, significantly reducing turnaround times.