Tension Control Bolts (TCB), a leading supplier of high-strength structural bolting solutions, has become a member of the Wales Nuclear Forum (WNF), strengthening its commitment to supporting the UK’s growing nuclear energy sector.
Arnie Glausiusz : Sales Manager at Tension Control Bolts Ltd commented The Wales Nuclear Forum plays a key role in promoting opportunities within the nuclear supply chain. There is real momentum around new nuclear in Wales with WNF spearheading regional investment with a focus on engineering excellence. TCB Ltd are delighted to see Wylfa confirmed as a leading site for the UK’s next-generation Rolls-Royce SMR nuclear programme.”
TCB’s membership of WNF reflects the company’s ambition to contribute its expertise in critical fastening systems that support the construction and maintenance of large-scale infrastructure projects.
TCB has supplied many nuclear projects; highlights include :-
Chernobyl, New Safe Confinement : approximately 1 million Tension Control Bolts for Novarka consortium ‘sarcophagus’ steel structure.
Hinkley Point C – 150,000 plus * M36 diameter TCBs for Turbine Halls, fabricated by William Hare Ltd in Risqa as per image, as well as assemblies for the Offshore Jetty, tunnelling ‘Jam Frames’ & ancillary steel structures.
ITER – Turbine Hall
Sellafield – Cooling Towers, Silos and ancillary steel.
Sizewell B – Ancillary steel structures, jetty.
Rolls Royce Nuclear Submarine Factory Derby,
& most recently in Romania M22 diameter TCBs supplied for the Cernavodă Tritium Removal Facility
As investment in low-carbon energy infrastructure continues to grow, TCB aims to support the sector with engineering solutions designed to meet the stringent quality, safety and performance standards required by nuclear projects.
The company joins a growing number of organisations working through the Wales Nuclear Forum to strengthen regional supply chains, drive innovation and support the future development of nuclear energy in Wales and beyond!
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