Expert technical advice and provision of tools

ITH Bolting Technology provided comprehensive support for the maintenance work at the mountain station on the Zugspitze – Germany’s highest peak. Specially selected hydraulic torque wrenches and modern hydraulic equipment were used for this demanding high-altitude construction site.

ITH already supported the project with technical expertise during the preparation phase:

1. Technical advice on the pre-selection of the hydraulic torque wrenches and hydraulic equipment used.
2. Provision of tools and proper instruction of technicians on site.

3. Qualified assembling during the inspection of bolt connections in compliance with all safety standards.

Safe assembling at extreme heights

During maintenance, all bolt connections were professionally checked and installed – naturally in compliance with all safety standards. The specially trained team set their sights on efficient and safe bolting technology solutions from ITH.

“It was something special for us to work at this height and under these conditions. Although we are familiar with operations on construction sites with height safety, the Zugspitze is an exception for us – you definitely can’t be afraid of heights,” says ITH Sales Manager Jens Borggrebe. “It was impressive how the technicians on site dealt with the height and the view. The enormous experience makes everything look much more natural. Our bolting tools proved their worth and were a relief in these circumstances – especially our battery-powered hydraulic power unit.”
Thanks to cordless technology, it was possible to work flexibly and save time – without the need for time-consuming laying of power cables. This mobility contributed significantly to the efficiency of the operations.

The technicians on site drew a positive balance: “We were able to shorten the overall maintenance of the bolt connections by about a day.”