With over 30 years of expertise, BoltClean provides specialized thread cleaning and bolting services as part of the IBTS Group. From expert consultation and training to tailored maintenance solutions, we deliver safe, precise, and efficient support for industrial bolted connections worldwide.
BoltClean specializes in advanced thread cleaning systems for industrial bolted connections, backed by over 30 years of expertise. As part of the IBTS Group, we offer innovative solutions from thread cleaners to torque and tensioning systems, ensuring safer, faster, and more accurate bolting processes worldwide.
Offers static internal thread cleaning brushes from size M4 up to size M72 that can be used to clean threads on nuts and blind holes. Our brushes can be used in combine with any type of electric of pneumatic drilling machine.
Adjustable internal thread cleaners are specifically designed for cleaning nuts and blind holes with size M60 up to M180. The cleaning heads are available in various adjustable models.
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ARG-series External Thread Cleaners are specifically designed for studs and bolts with size M8 up to M230. The cleaning heads are available in various adjustable models that will all cover a certain range of bolt sizes.
Some applications are designed extremely compact, making it hard to fit equipment like external thread cleaners. A very common example are the foundation bolts on windmills.
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The TCB slider is an accessory for the TCB that allows a bolt or stud to enter the TCB evenly, stably and safely. The slider increases worker safety by keeping the operating hand away from the rotating parts of the TCB.
BoltClean brushes are made out the highest quality materials. They usually last thousands of cleaning rounds, even under the toughest circumstances. Like other wear items you need to change them at some point to ensure the best cleaning results.
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Kits with external thread cleaners include a cleaning head, a power drive, and replacement brushes. Kits with internal thread cleaners are equipped with a wide range of brushes and extensions.
This simple yet convenient extension is used to fix the drill to a vise, creating a simple but efficient workstation. The vise holder is compatible with drill chucks from 13-16 mm.
For studs and bolts that are too long to fit a standard ARG cleaning head, our offset gearboxes are the ideal solution. It can either be used as a mobile system to clean anchor bolts, or as a semi-stationary system by clamping the gearbox onto a vise.
Kits with external thread cleaners include a cleaning head, a power drive, and replacement brushes. Kits with internal thread cleaners are equipped with a wide range of brushes and extensions.
The dust extraction adapter for static brushes is placed in between the cleaning head and the drive pin and can be connected to a vacuum cleaner.
The dust extraction adapter for static brushes is placed in between the cleaning head and the drive pin and can be connected to a vacuum cleaner. It will then extract dust and other particles away from the operator during the brushing procedure.
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The Pneumatic Impact Wrench delivers fast, consistent power to speed up bolting and minimize downtime. Designed to reduce kickback, its ergonomic build enhances comfort and safety while reducing fatigue. Rugged and reliable, it’s a durable solution for demanding industrial jobs.
The Pneumatic Drive can be used to power internal thread cleaners like the IRK and IRB series, and external thread cleaners for bolt sizes up to M55. This drive can be used in combination with the foot pedal switch for pneumatic drives.
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The Electric Drive is compatible with every available BoltClean cleaning head. The drive is equipped with three handgrips (for a solid and stable grip), a 16 mm drill head, variable and lockable speed and is powered by a standard 230V power outlet.
Foot switches are an easy and safe solution to control the electric or pneumatic drive. These switches greatly increases safety since the operator is in full control and decides when the machine is running.
Foot switches are an easy and safe solution to control the electric or pneumatic drive. These switches greatly increases safety since the operator is in full control and decides when the machine is running.
Extensions are a simple yet convenient tool to get to those hard to reach places.
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Extensions are a simple yet convenient tool to clean long or protruding studs and bolts. The standard internal depth of our thread cleaners is 200 mm. An extension tube is an easy way to double the maximum cleaning length.
The tripod working station converts your thread cleaner into a mobile working station that can be used to clean bolts on any desired location. The Tripod is designed to suit all of BoltClean external thread cleaners from the ARG and ARM series.
Cleaning long and heavy studs and bolts can be quite a challenge without the right equipment. On customer request we manufacture stationary cleaning stations.
If (stud)bolts are to be reused, cleaning is absolutely necessary. Also the VCI guideline for flange assembly also requires that bolts be to new condition before reassembly. In order to clean bolts in the shortest possible time, we have developed the BoltClean Machine.
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