Maschinenfabrik Wagner GmbH & Co. KG
German PLARAD-brand bolting tool maker since 1962 in Much; hydraulic & electric torque wrenches up to 150,000 Nm for wind, oil & gas, industrial use.
Maschinenfabrik Wagner GmbH & Co. KG, operating under the PLARAD brand, is a specialized German manufacturer of professional bolting technology headquartered at Birrenbachshöhe 17, 53804 Much, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1962 by Paul-Heinz Wagner, the company has accumulated over 60 years of expertise in precision torque and tension systems. Contact: +49 2245 62-0, fax: +49 2245 62-22.
PLARAD develops, manufactures, and sells the full range of industrial bolting tool types: hydraulic torque wrenches (K series, up to 45,000 Nm at 800 bar system pressure; HPR series, up to 150,000 Nm at 800 bar), electric torque wrenches, pneumatic torque wrenches, battery-driven (cordless) torque wrenches, manual torque multipliers, hydraulic bolt tensioners, and matching power units and accessories. The product portfolio spans seven distinct product lines from manual torque multipliers to fully automated bolting systems.
The company has operated in the wind energy sector for more than 20 years and is recognized as a pioneer in wind turbine bolting applications. Other key industries include oil and gas, power generation, steel construction, mechanical engineering, petrochemicals, shipbuilding, and transportation infrastructure. PLARAD has approximately 76 employees distributed across offices and service partners on three continents (Europe, Asia, North America), with a U.S. subsidiary (PLARAD US) serving North American markets.
The company is a member of WAB e.V. (Wind energy association, Germany) and actively participates in wind energy trade exhibitions. PLARAD products are used worldwide for controlled bolted joint assembly in high-consequence applications where precise torque values are critical for structural integrity. The company also offers a comprehensive service and maintenance program for all PLARAD bolting systems.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
HPR High-Power Hydraulic Torque Wrench
High-power hydraulic torque wrench delivering up to 150,000 Nm at 800 bar system pressure for heavy industrial and wind turbine bolting.
K Series Hydraulic Torque Wrench
Compact hydraulic torque wrench with up to 45,000 Nm torque and 800 bar system pressure for precision bolting in confined industrial spaces.
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Contact Maschinenfabrik Wagner GmbH & Co. KG
WEBSITE
https://plarad.de/en/PHONE
+49 2245 62-0HEADQUARTERS
Germany
Company Facts
Founded
1962
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Manufacturer
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Europe
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