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BW-SERIES / HANDS-FREE MAGNETIC BACKUP WRENCHES

MAGNETIC BACKUP WRENCHES.
HANDS-FREE NUT ROTATION STOPPERS.

The BW-series magnetic backup wrench is the simplest, safest, and most versatile way to stop nut rotation during heavy torquing or loosening operations. Engineered with a ultra-thin profile, heat-treated high-strength material, and embedded magnets, it eliminates hand and finger injuries while completely replacing dangerous slugging or striking spanners.

boltorq magnetic backup wrench
STANDARD NUT SIZES (30mm TO 95mm)

BOLTORQ BW-SERIES COMPACT & MEDIUM MAGNETIC BACKUP WRENCHES

Thin-profile bi-hexagonal backup wrenches designed for standard pipe flanges, pressure vessels, and narrow clearance stud gaps.

30 mm – 95 mm (1-1/4″ – 3-7/8″) NUT ACROSS FLAT (AF) RANGE
Up to 12,202 Nm (9,000 ft.lbs) LOAD CAPACITY
Embedded Magnets HANDS-FREE ATTRACTION
Bi-Hexagonal Profile GRIP VERSATILITY
 magnetic backup wrench
HEAVY NUT SIZES (100mm TO 145mm)

BOLTORQ BW-SERIES HEAVY-DUTY MAGNETIC BACKUP WRENCHES

Heavy-duty heat-treated backup wrenches engineered to withstand extreme reaction loads up to 37,962 Nm during heavy industrial bolting.

100 mm – 145 mm (4″ – 5-3/4″) NUT ACROSS FLAT (AF) RANGE
Up to 37,962 Nm (28,000 ft.lbs) MAXIMUM LOAD LIMIT
Fall Protection Tethers SAFETY TIE-OFF POINTS
Heat-Treated Steel HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION
ModelAcross Flat (mm)Across Flat (in)Load Limits (ft.lbs)Load Limits (Nm)Hand Safety
BW104301-1/4″2,4003,254Hands-Free
BW107361-7/16″2,5003,390Hands-Free
BW110411-5/8″3,5004,745Hands-Free
BW113461-13/16″3,5004,745Hands-Free
BW200502″4,1005,559 (559)Hands-Free
BW203552-3/16″4,2005,694Hands-Free
BW204572-1/4″4,3005,830Hands-Free
BW206602-3/8″4,3005,830Hands-Free
BW209652-9/16″4,5006,169Hands-Free
BW212702-3/4″5,6007,592Hands-Free
BW218752-15/16″6,3008,542Hands-Free
BW302803-1/8″7,0009,491Hands-Free
BW308853-1/2″7,2009,762Hands-Free
BW311903-11/16″7,3009,897Hands-Free
BW314953-7/8″9,00012,202Hands-Free
BW4001004″24,00032,539Hands-Free
BW4021054-1/8″24,00032,539Hands-Free
BW4041104-1/4″24,00032,539Hands-Free
BW4081154-1/2″25,00033,895Hands-Free
BW4101204-5/8″27,00036,607Hands-Free
BW5001305″27,00036,607Hands-Free
BW5061355-3/8″27,00036,607Hands-Free
BW5121455-3/4″28,00037,962Hands-Free
SAFETY & MECHANICAL DESIGN

ENGINEERED FOR HANDS-FREE OPERATION AND ZERO PINCH POINTS.

Boltorq BW-series magnetic backup wrenches are designed to overcome all major safety and operational drawbacks associated with conventional backing spanners:

Embedded High-Strength Magnets and Fall Protection Tie-Offs

Creates a magnetic field and attractive force that securely locks onto ferromagnetic materials, allowing 100% hands-free tool positioning. Lighter and easier to carry than conventional backup spanners, available with integrated tie-offs and tethers for scaffold and high-elevation safety.

Bi-Hexagonal Profile Design

Provides the ultimate mixture of versatility, positioning ease, and long-term mechanical durability.

Pinch Point & Injury Elimination

Operates purely mechanically without hydraulics, completely eliminating hand and finger pinch injuries during high-torque operations.

Spark-Free Operational Safety

Eliminates dangerous sparks caused by striking or slugging wrenches in hazardous environments.

FIELD DEPLOYMENTS

ESSENTIAL BACKUP TOOLS FOR HEAVY MANUFACTURING & FIELD WORK.

Boltorq BW-series magnetic backup wrenches deliver critical anti-rotation support across high-risk industrial plant turnarounds, petrochemical facilities, and offshore sites. By securing nuts mechanically and eliminating manual backing spanners, our tools reduce operational cycle times, enhance site safety compliance, and boost total workforce productivity.

Refinery & Petrochemical Maintenance

oil & gas refinary

Stopping nut rotation on heat exchanger studs, valve bonnets, and high-pressure pipe flanges without spark hazards.

Structural & PEB Erection

Steel Framework Industrial Plant Construction

Safely backing nuts on high-elevation steel building joints and bridge girders with integrated fall-protection tethers.

Power Generation & Heavy Machinery

power generation plant

Providing reliable counter-torque hold up to 37,962 Nm during heavy turbine casing and foundation bolting.

06 / EXPERT GUIDANCE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT
BW MAGNETIC BACKUP WRENCHES

How does a magnetic backup wrench stop nut rotation without hydraulics?

When torquing or loosening nuts, the thin profile of the BW backup wrench rests against the adjacent nut or flange body, mechanically preventing the nut on the opposite side of the stud from turning—requiring no hydraulics.

What size range is available for the Boltorq BW magnetic backup series?

The BW-series is available in standard metric sizes from M30 to M145 (30 mm to 145 mm) and imperial sizes from 1-1/4″ to 5-3/4″.

How do BW backup wrenches improve operator safety on site?

They are completely hands-free due to embedded magnets, eliminating hand and finger pinch point injuries and eliminating dangerous sparks caused by striking/slugging wrenches.

How can I order or request custom nut sizes for our site operations?

Email our commercial desk directly at sales@boltorq.com or info@boltorq.com, or call +91 98927 03895.

07 / GLOBAL INQUIRY

UPGRADE YOUR BOLTING CREW WITH
HANDS-FREE SAFETY BACKUP WRENCHES.

Email sales@boltorq.com or info@boltorq.com to specify your required metric (M30–M145) or imperial (1-1/4″–5-3/4″) nut sizes today.