DESOUTTER TOOLS has expanded its ePULSE Battery platform with the BLRTC080 pistol nutrunner for automotive, aerospace, heavy vehicle and general industrial applications.
ePULSE, Desoutter’s fully electric pulse tightening system, uses oil-free gearbox technology and patented pulse control to deliver reaction-free fastening, improved process stability and reduced maintenance requirements.
The BLRTC080 further strengthens the ePULSE Battery portfolio, extending the benefits of Desoutter's oil-free electric pulse technology to a broader range of tightening applications. Unlike conventional oil pulse tools that require oil maintenance, the gearbox design helps reduce servicing requirements, improve long-term reliability and lower the total cost of ownership.
The BLRTC080 is engineered for tightening applications between 40 and 80 Nm, combining electric pulse tightening technology with compact, one-handed operation to support productive, reaction-free fastening. The result is a solution that helps reduce operator fatigue in repetitive assembly tasks while lowering the maintenance burden associated with high-torque tightening.
At the core of the tool is Desoutter’s patented DynaPULSE technology, which waits for the gearbox rebound to fully settle before initiating the next pulse. By ensuring the system is fully stabilised before each tightening pulse, the technology supports reliable tightening performance while reducing mechanical stress within the fastening process.
Designed to address tightening variability in modern assembly, the BLRTC080 incorporates configurable Progressive Pulse functionality, allowing pulse behaviour to be adapted for both hard and soft joint conditions. This enables manufacturers to standardise tightening across multiple applications while maintaining consistent fastening results and reducing the need to manage separate tool strategies for different joint types.
Alongside its reduced maintenance requirements, the BLRTC080 is designed for easy deployment and integration into connected manufacturing environments. RFID functionality enables contactless pairing and simplified tool setup, while compatibility with Desoutter's CONNECT range and CVI3 Vision controller supports seamless integration with existing assembly processes and quality control systems.
"Manufacturers are under constant pressure to maintain tightening quality, improve operator ergonomics and reduce the lifetime cost of high-torque assembly," said Alexander Hale, product manager at Desoutter Tools. "The BLRTC080 has been developed to address these challenges by bringing ePULSE technology into a broader range of demanding fastening applications. It enables manufacturers across industry to simplify high-torque assembly operations while maintaining performance and consistency, and extends the ePULSE platform into a broader range of high-torque applications."
The BLRTC080 joins the existing EABCLRT110 within the ePULSE Battery range, extending coverage for high-torque fastening applications from 40 to 110 Nm. Together, the tools form a unified electric pulse platform designed to support a wide range of industrial assembly requirements, while helping manufacturers move away from maintenance-intensive pulse fastening technologies.
As with the wider ePULSE Battery range, ergonomics remain central to the design. Reaction-free tightening removes the need for reaction arms in applications up to 80 Nm, while Desoutter’s ErgoShield gearbox helps reduce vibration and pulse duration to improve operator comfort during extended use.
With its combination of gearbox technology, precision, ergonomic design and reduced maintenance requirements, the BLRTC080 enables manufacturers to modernise high-torque fastening processes while improving productivity and lowering total cost of ownership.
Manufacturers can visit the Desoutter Innovation Centre in Congleton, Cheshire for a demonstration of the BLRTC080 pistol, or speak to the Desoutter team about arranging an on-site product demonstration. To learn more about the tool, visit the website.
