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Aerospace engineering expertise

Aerospace marketsSince 1949, Hydratight, under the brand name of Sweeney, has led in the design, development and manufacture of highly specialised tools for the aerospace engineering market, and the handling equipment for aircraft and turbine engines' maintenance.

For over 50 years, Hydratight's Sweeney division has been recognised as the leader in professional aerospace tooling, offering total design and production capabilities to meet customer's needs.

Hydratight's customers rely on rapid response through our extensive computer aided design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Sweeney brand provides solutions for any torque maintenance requirement, from a specific tool for reciprocating engine propellers to consultation, design and manufacture of an entire tool system for a new turbine engine.

The Hydratight global engineering and sales team offer both standard and custom aircraft and turbine maintenance products, manufactured to the highest quality standards and best practices worldwide.

Hydratight offers small-company responsiveness with the resources and capabilities of a large, diversified corporation. Hydratight's standard or custom aircraft and turbine maintenance products are designed and manufactured to Hydratight's superior standards.

See the video presenting the Digital Turnover Tool from Hydratight. The Digital Turnover Tool makes borescope inspections much more efficient. The inspector can control the engine rotation with the push of a button making it a one person operation.

Sweeney Branded Products from Hydratight

Aircraft Torque MultipliersAircraft Torque Multipliers
A full range of styles and torque outputs up to 83,000 lb-ft. for use on main bearing retaining nuts, coupling nuts and other high torque turbine applications.

Turbine Engine Turning ToolsTurbine Engine Turning Tools
Electronic and pneumatic turning tools for use during borescope inspections. Allows for one person operation.

Turbine Engine Maintenance ToolsTurbine Engine Maintenance Tools
Anchors, sockets, lifters, slings, pullers, pushers, etc. for most OEM engines - Pratt & Whitney, General Electric, Rolls-Royce, IAE.

Propeller Handling ToolsPropeller Handling Tools
Torque Multiplier sets are used for loosening, tightening and applying the correct torque to propeller shaft retaining nuts and engine thrust bearing nuts.

Torque Testers and Calibration Services

Torque testers verfify output of torque wrenches. Calibration and repair of all tools is also available. Typical turnaround time is 2 days. Find out more »

Custom Engineering Services

Hydratight can custom design torque multipliers, torque wrenches, and tensioners for any challenging application. If you are unable to locate the Hydratight tool for your application, please contact the Aero team at aero@hydratight.com or call: +1 715-627-5500 / Toll Free 1-800-569-6807 / Fax 715-627-5554. When emailing please provide as much detail as possible about your requirements.