TOOL-LESS® Closures
Opened by one person in one minute
No tools required - maximum safety and productivity for process industry applications
Overview
Process industry piping engineers and equipment designers, in response to safety concerns and the need to increase productivity and reduce downtime, are revising their specifications to require extremely quick opening type closures/manways that do not require tools. Anticipating this trend, TUBE TURNS® TOOL-LESS® closure was introduced in 2008, with great success.
Applications include scraper traps, filters, strainers, separators/coalescers, terminal manifolds, meter provers, distillation towers, storage tanks or any pressure vessel requiring frequent access.
The TOOL-LESS® closure/manways satisfies the design requirements of ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and Section VIII, Div. 1. The entire design has been verified through proven stress calculations, the latest finite element analysis software, and strain gauge testing, establishing a high level of confidence in the structural integrity of the TOOL-LESS® closure.
In addition, fatigue analysis based on severe field condition data has been successfully conducted on all closure sizes and classes. TOOL-LESS® closures/manways are available in Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and other alloys, along with a choice of elastomer lip seal materials to meet the user's temperature and process compatibility requirements.
Key Features & Benefits
TOOL-LESS® closures are engineered for maximum safety, efficiency, and reliability
One Person Operation
Can be opened or closed in one minute by a single person
No Tools Required
Operation is smooth and direct without special tools
Safety First
Pressure Warning Device with mechanical locking system
Code Compliance
Meets ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and Section VIII, Div. 1
Proven Design
Verified through stress calculations, FEA, and strain gauge testing
Material Options
Available in Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and other alloys
Fast, Easy Operation
TOOL-LESS® operation is smooth and direct and even the largest unit can be opened or closed in a matter of seconds by one person, and as the name implies, without special tools.
Complete installation, operating and maintenance instructions are furnished with each TOOL-LESS® closure.
Safety
Our Pressure Warning Device assures both pressure warning and mechanical locking of the closure prior to commencement of operation.
The Pressure Warning System alerts the operator to any residual pressure inside the vessel should the operator inadvertently attempt to open the closure before all pressure has been relieved.
The TOOL-LESS® closure safety system meets the requirements of UG-35 for quick-opening closures.
Applications
TOOL-LESS® closures are ideal for any pressure vessel requiring frequent access
Scraper Traps
Filters
Strainers
Separators/Coalescers
Terminal Manifolds
Meter Provers
Distillation Towers
Storage Tanks
Pressure Vessels Requiring Frequent Access
Materials Available
Elastomer Seal Materials
Product Gallery
TOOL-LESS® closures in various configurations and applications
Literature & Documentation
Technical documentation and installation guides available in multiple languages
TOOL-LESS® Closure Brochure (EN)
PDF • English
TOOL-LESS® Closure IOM TT750 (EN)
PDF • English
TOOL-LESS® Closure Brochure (ES)
PDF • Spanish
TOOL-LESS® Closure IOM (ES)
PDF • Spanish
TOOL-LESS® Closure IOM TT750 (FR)
PDF • French
TOOL-LESS® Closure IOM TT750 (PT)
PDF • Portuguese
TOOL-LESS® Overlay Sealing Surfaces (EN)
PDF • English
TOOL-LESS® Overlay Locking Surfaces (EN)
PDF • English
TOOL-LESS® Overlay Wetted Surfaces (EN)
PDF • English
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