Red Ram Clamp
The most powerful and reliable line-up clamp available on the market. Providing the best performance and smooth operation advantages.
Reduce costs, improve quality and increase productivity. A big step forward to reduce project risks.
The Hercules Pipe Tools Innovations are inspired to improve the quality and results
SUPERIOR CAPABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
• Optimized pipe alignment and minimized fit-up time.
• Able to alter out of round pipe, 30 times stronger than pneumatic ILCs.<br
• Perfect fit-up, within client and automatic welding HiLo requirments.
• Improves pipe welding preparation and ensures fewer weld repairs and cut-outs.
• Reach rod free, wireless remote controlled with 200 meter pipe lengths range.
• Compatible with all welding systems, diameter range from 36" to 56"
About Hercules Pipe Tools Engineering
Hercules Engineering specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced internal line-up clamps, ensuring unmatched precision, reliability, and repeatability for pipeline welding. Our technology eliminates delays and optimizes alignment, regardless of out-of-round variations, to deliver the highest quality welds and maximize productivity—all with a fast payback time and significant cost savings in the long run.
Pipe end ‘Out of Roundness’ deviations are resolved during the line-up process. Pre- pipe ends scanning, best fit matching and logistic operations to manage pipes sequencing are costly and pointless ways of treating the symptoms, because the Hercules hydraulic clamps rule out the causes of mismatches.
Provide equipment that perform in the toughest condition
In pipeline construction, every step in the assembly process must operate seamlessly to maintain an efficient workflow.
While automated welding systems have seen significant advancements, traditional pneumatic internal line-up clamps have remained largely unchanged for decades—creating bottlenecks that slow production. Hercules Engineering addresses this weak link by revolutionizing internal line-up technology, enabling a smoother, more efficient construction process.
Precise Alignment in Root Pass Weld Preparation is Critical
The ability to achieve precise fit-up alignment is a vital stage in the construction of pipelines because it creates the foundation for stronger welds that last longer, can support more weight and are capable of withstanding higher levels of fatigue.
Pipeline weld quality starts with precise alignment during root pass weld preparation. Hercules advanced internal line-up clamps, ensure unmatched precision, reliability, and repeatability for pipeline welding. Our technology eliminates delays and optimizes alignment, regardless of out-of-round variations.
Optimal welding conditions, ensuring fewer repairs and cut-outs
Clients specify strict project HiLo tolerances, and if these tolerances are not met after completing all weld passes, the weld must be cut out—leading to costly rework and delays.
Automaten welding systems rely on consistent, precise fit-up without height differences to produce high-quality welds at maximum productivity. Poor alignment increases the likelihood of defects, requiring additional weld repairs and cut-outs.
To achieve optimal results, high demands are placed on fit-up preparation, ensuring fewer reworks, better weld integrity, and greater efficiency.
Out-of-round pipe conditions, particularly in larger diameters, pose a significant challenge to achieving precise alignment. Pipe shape distortion due to stacking, transportation, and storage further complicates alignment. Industry-standard methods involve pipe end laser scanning and software-based matching, requiring extensive manpower and coordination. Hercules’ hydraulic super line-up clamps eliminate these inefficiencies by optimizing pipe roundness within HiLo tolerances during the line-up process—removing the need for complex logistical arrangements. This not only reduces immediate labor and logistical costs but also leads to substantial long-term savings by minimizing rework and downtime.
The Hercules hydraulic ILC delivers 30 times the clamping force of standard pneumatic clamps
HILO measurrements Before and After the line-up with hydraulic Hercules Red Ram Clamp. OD 42” / 1067mm pipe with 1,4” / 35mm wall tickness.
Optimal welding conditions, ensuring fewer repairs and cut-outs
As an independent company, Hercules Engineering collaborates with all main- and sub- pipeline contractors, automstic welding systems manufacturers and equipment suppliers. Hercules is your partner in achieving a seamless, efficient workflow, with a full focus on fixing the weakest line-up link in the pipeline assembly chain, without interfering with welding technology.
Our aim is to perform the perfect weld preparation to maximize the performance of the subsequent welding in the assembly chain. Our Super Clamps are fully compatible with all mechanized and automated welding systems, seamlessly replacing traditional pneumatic clamps without altering existing construction methods is immediately effective. By integrating our innovative technology, pipeline projects can achieve superior alignment, accelerated ROI, and lasting cost efficiency—ensuring fewer weld repairs, minimized cut-outs, and maximum welding productivity.
Hercules hydraulic Red Ram Internal Line-up Clamp
Hercules hydraulic Red Ram Internal Line-up Clamp
Onshore, Offshore, Mainline, Double Joint and
Tie-in ILC with 300m / 984 feet wireless control.
Diameter ranges from OD 24 till 32”
36 till 42”
48 till 56”
Hercules (pneumatic input) hydraulic Red Master Internal Line-up Clamp
Hercules pneumatic / hydraulic Red Master Clamp
Offshore S-Lay and J-Lay, Onshore Mainline
Diameter ranges from ID 110 till 150mm
140 till 200mm
190 till 270mm
260 till 360mm
350 till 480mm
Esure smooth progress without downtime due to the Line-up process.
The ability to achieve precise fit-up alignment is a vital stage in the construction of pipelines because it creates the foundation for stronger welds that last longer, can support more weight and are capable of withstanding higher levels of fatigue.
The Red Ram Clamp ensures that your welding systems operate at peak performance by delivering perfect precise alignment from the start—reducing downtime and the risk of weld rejection.
Supports maximized pipeline construction effectiveness through fit-up within HiLo QC criteria and weld quality improvement resulting in a productive smooth workflow with on-time delivery within budget.
The Hercules Clamp isn’t just an upgrade— It is a critical step forward.