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The article discusses the advantages of utilizing manual torque tools for assembly line methods. Among the key benefits of torque tools in the method include cost-effectiveness, accuracy of measurement, and longevity of service life of pneumatic and electric equipment. Comments from Andrew Kuby, senior service technician at test instruments manufacturer Tohnichi America Corp., are also included.

The article reports that two bolting rental service centers in Louisiana have been unveiled by SPX Flow Bolting Systems which will also offer calibration services for pump gauges, torque wrenches and pneumatic torque guns.

Focuses on how to establish statistical control on torques. Use of preset torque wrenches as the traditional solution for the assembly speed and frequent auditing on the verification of process; Need of significant amount of audit labor and time for after-the-fact data acquisition; Numerous alternatives on the selection of optimum solution from digital torque wrenches and torque wrench systems.

Deals with the cost of calibrating a torque tool. Calibration strategies; Disadvantage of outsourcing to a calibration service; Price range of digital torque testers.

Tohnichi's Line Checker Digital Torque Wrench Tester is designed to maintain proper torque control right at the assembly line, or where the monitoring of tightening torque is crucial. The LC [...]

The article offers a review of One-Key Tool Tracker by Milwaukee Tool.

Portable Power & Hand Tools, and Fasteners 'We are probably now in the early stages of a 25- or 30-year period of re-emphasis on US-based manufacturing, reversing the trend of [...]

The article offers brief information on several products including the MTWD digital torque wrench from Mountz Inc., the QuikDot Pro pressure-sensitive adhesive applicator from Glue Dots International Ltd. and the friction washers from Tiger-Tight Corp.

The article evaluates the DGP404 parallel grip and rotate modules from Techno-Sommer Automatic, the new pillow-block-type linear bushings from Misumi USA, and the CTA2 digital torque and angle wrench from Tohnichi America Corp.

GSE tech-motive tool (Novi, MI), a Div. of SPX Corp., is the new name for the Advanced Assembly Group, manufacturer of GSE transducers and torque instruments and techmotive tool nutrunners, [...]

Improved Hand Torque Auditing Technology developments in computers and instrumentation have impacted virtually every area of our lives. The microprocessor, in particular, has improved the speed and accuracy with which [...]

The article offers advice on conducting torque audits when checking bolted joint. It suggests the use of an electronic or mechanical manual torque wrench in measuring residual torque. It notes that movement limitations are not critical as long as values are compared only to past audits to ensure fasteners were carefully installed. It states that picking points off a trace is very accurate but it is not practical for production use.

The article offers information on how to gain control of the torque Wrench testing program. It suggests exercising the replication the wrench by clicking it at least five times prior to testing. It recommends making sure that the head of the wrench is not touching the tester and applying the force evenly on the grip when testing a wrench by hand.

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The article offers brief information on the TCT Series Digital Torque Wrench Checker from Shimpo Instruments.

The article previews several construction equipment including the RIDGID SeeSnake microDrain D65S Inspection Camera System, the Hilti SIW 18T-A CPC Li-Ion high-impact torque wrench and the HYT TC-610 two-way radio.

The article evaluates the CPT ProTork digital torque wrench from Tohnichi Mfg. Co. Ltd.

The article evaluates the Ultra Torque Wrench Calibration System from Larson Systems Inc.

The article evaluates the LightStar industrial torque wrenches from Asi DataMyte Inc.

The new DW059K-2, an 18-volt cordless high-torque impact wrench, can be used for elevator and mechanical installation, deck building, concrete and steel construction, maintenance and repair work and other applications. The tool produces 300 ft lb of maximum torque and delivers 2,600 blows per minute and 1,650 rpm. It measures 10% inch long and allows better access in tight and overhead work areas, says the manufacturer DEWALT. Additional features include a patented ½ inch-sq anvil design and a rocker-style switch found on electric impact wrenches.