# Process Bolting

> Industrial bolting solutions for the Gulf South — hydraulic torque, bolt tensioning, flange management, and specialty fastening tools for petrochemical, refinery, pipeline, and offshore industries. Authorized TorcUP representative. 24/7 emergency dispatch across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.

## Company

- Name: Process Bolting (MLC Tool Company)
- Location: Gonzales, Louisiana
- Founded: 2007
- Contact: Michael Chustz — 225-663-0091 — michael@mlctool.com
- Website: https://processbolting.com
- Service area: Louisiana, Mississippi, Gulf Coast
- Hours: 24/7/365 emergency dispatch

## What We Do

Process Bolting supplies, rents, and services controlled-bolting tools for industrial plants, refineries, pipelines, and offshore platforms. We are the top-performing TorcUP representative in the United States.

Core services:
- Hydraulic torque wrench sales, rental, and calibration
- Bolt tensioning equipment and services
- Flange spreading and alignment tools
- Load monitoring fasteners (Tension Pro)
- Heat induction and EDM stud removal
- Corrosion protection (Marine Tuff)
- ASME PCC-1 bolted flange joint assembly consultation

## Brands We Represent

- TorcUP — Battery and pneumatic torque wrenches (made in USA, Easton PA)
- Tension Pro — Bolt tensioners and smart-bolt load monitoring
- Renquip — Hydraulic flange spreaders
- Petol — Flange alignment tools
- Michigan Pneumatic — Industrial impact tools
- Marine Tuff — Corrosion protection coatings for marine and industrial

## Porsche Center-Lock Wheel Torque

Process Bolting supplies the TorcUP VTR-1000 Center-Lock Kit — a battery-powered, calibrated torque tool for Porsche center-lock wheels.

- Porsche center-lock torque spec: 600 N·m (443 lb-ft)
- Three-step factory sequence: tighten to 600 N·m, back off 60°, re-torque to 600 N·m
- The VTR-1000 kit includes the wrench, Porsche reaction fixture with Delrin sleeve, battery, charger, carry case, and ISO 17025 accredited calibration certificate
- Price: $4,995 (matched to the HYTORC center-lock gun)
- One-person operation, no air line or generator needed

## Pages

- [Home](https://processbolting.com/) — Full product and service overview
- [How to Change a Porsche Center-Lock Wheel](https://processbolting.com/how-to-change-porsche-center-lock-wheel) — Step-by-step guide, torque spec, tools, FAQ
- [TorcUP VTR-1000 vs HYTORC — Porsche Center-Lock Torque Gun](https://processbolting.com/porsche-center-lock-torque-gun) — Product comparison, pricing, order form