Critical holes fixed on-site in any environment. Precision you can rely on.
When precision counts, Hydratight is here to help. We bring on-site drilling and tapping expertise directly to you - so we can fix, rework, or create holes without taking your equipment apart. Whether it's extracting a seized stud, reconditioning threads, or machining new holes to specification, our experienced team gets it done efficiently and with precision.Â
We work with specialized portable machines that handle both blind and through-hole applications across varied materials and sizes. And because we know every job site is unique, we bring options: magnetic mounts, bolted systems, and chain-clamp setups. We adapt our approach to what works best for your situation.Â
Discover the key advantages that make our services reliable, efficient, and optimized to your project needs.
Drill, tap, and rethread with precision with no need for disassembly or off-site machining.
Rapid setup and operation minimize downtime during shutdowns or maintenance.
Safe extraction of seized or damaged studs without compromising surrounding material.
Equipment configured for flanges, vessels, and structural components across many industries.
Assessment & Planning
Our technicians evaluate the site and the component, determining the best drilling or tapping method for your application. This ensures every operation is safe, efficient, and precise.
Setup & Tooling
We bring purpose-built portable drilling and tapping machines to the job site. With flexible mounting optionsâmagnetic, bolted, or chain clampsâwe adapt to tight spaces, flanges, vessels, or structural components.
Drilling or Stud Removal
Damaged studs are safely extracted, or new holes are drilled with complete control, eliminating the need for disassembly or off-site work.
Tapping & Thread Restoration
Bores are rethreaded using high precision tapping machines, restoring threads to exact specifications for long-lasting joint integrity.
Quality Verification & Clean-Up
Every hole and thread is checked for accuracy, alignment, and safety. Our team leaves the work area clean and the component ready for controlled bolting or further assembly.
We are specialists in precision on-site machining, delivering reliable solutions in the most demanding environments. With experience across a range of settings, including nuclear FME, we prioritize safety, compliance, and meticulous execution.
Our highly trained technicians use an extensive fleet of advanced, customized tools that exceed standard industry capabilities. Designed for seamless integration with our full suite of machining and joint-integrity services, we provide comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.
Backed by the Enerpac Group and supported by a global network of experts, we combine local responsiveness with worldwide expertise to ensure precision, performance, and confidence on every project.
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Nuclear
Utilities and Manufacturing
Learn how our solutions keep operations safe, efficient, and productive.
Discover what our clients say about the quality, reliability, and results we deliver.
Their testimonials showcase the trust and confidence we bring to every project we undertake.
Hydratight delivered our objective leading to leak free start-up of the plant by implementing best practices, using the right equipment, employing trained and highly competent people, and managing all these effectively using a locally based team.
Construction Director at Oil & Gas Solutions Provider
The objective of using Hydratight was to achieve a leak free start-up and it was achieved. We have no hesitation to record their commendable performance and recommend them on other requiring bolted joints management.
Turnaround Manager
at Petrochemical Company
The Hydratight personnel executed their on-site machining duties with skill, professionalism, flexibility and cooperation at all times. Their bolt tensioning personnel completed the de-tensioning, inspection, and tensioning of all of the ANSI 2500...
Shutdowns and Maintenance Manager, Petroleum Company
Hydratightâs solution to our problem was professionally handled and implemented quickly⊠production could continue without output being compromised, while the leak was permanently rectified.
Director of Operations, Total E&P Congo
âWe tasked you with a difficult application and timeline. Even though we did not have to perform the work, you had everything ready and tested.
Maintenance Manager, Nuclear Power Plant (US)
