Mountz, Inc. Torque Multipliers

Heavy industrial operations rely on heavy-duty threaded fasteners to hold their large assets together. The heavier the fastener, the more torque it takes to tighten or remove it.

Fasteners must be able to hold tightly enough to achieve a good seal and prevent parts from moving without exceeding the limits of their elasticity. They must not be over or under-tightened, and fasteners usually must be removable even after being exposed to harsh environmental conditions for long periods of time.

Tightening or loosening heavy fasteners on large assets often takes more torque than can be applied with standard hand or power tools. When hand or power tools aren’t enough for the job, companies turn to torque multipliers.

Torque multipliers dramatically increase the amount of radial force a hand, pneumatic, or electric tool can apply to a fastener. A high-quality pistol-grip pneumatic pulse tool can apply about 330 lbf.ft of torque. A pneumatic tool using a fixed body torque multiplier can apply around 35,845 lbf.ft of torque. See the difference?

Torque multipliers are available for hand, pneumatic, and electric tools. The torque multiplier you’ll need depends on what type of tools you’re using and how much torque you need to apply. Depending on your application, you may also require related accessory products, such as lubrication control units for pneumatic tools, reaction devices, and retention rings.

Hand Multipliers

Ideal for applications where air and electricity aren’t easily accessible, hand multipliers can increase applied torque up to 36,880 lbf.ft. Smaller, less expensive hand multipliers are available as well. These multipliers can increase applied torque up to 2,000 lbf.ft and are ideal for lug nuts on vehicles and applications in remote locations. Hand torque multipliers are commonly used in the petrochemical, power generation, shipping, transportation, and maintenance industries.

Pneumatic Multipliers

Intended for use with air tools, pneumatic multipliers are designed for precision tightening. These multipliers obtain torque control with an air pressure regulator which stops applying force once torque is achieved. In order to properly care for the airlines pneumatic tools depend on, many companies supplement their pneumatic tools and multipliers with lubrication control units.

Electric Multipliers

Designed for use with electric nutrunners and screwdrivers, electric torque multipliers can increase applied torque to around 7,220 lbf.ft. The speed, frequency, and torque applied using these tools can be regulated and controlled with a built-in controller. Electric multipliers are useful for many heavy-duty tightening applications, including petrochemical and renewable power generation.

Mountz Torque Multipliers vs. Hydraulics Wrenches

Hydraulic wrenches are notorious for their heavy ratchets, bulky compressors, and laborious operation. Hydraulic tools operate through a hydraulic ram that extends and retracts, ratcheting the head. This is a long and tedious process that requires the operator to activate it, then stand by the pump with a hand-held controller. Torque multipliers increase speed and productivity, as they are faster than hydraulic wrenches. They are also less expensive. Designed to deliver smooth torque control with continuous rotation, torque multipliers eliminate the cumbersome setup time and slow ratcheting process of hydraulic wrenches.

Mountz Torque Multipliers vs. Impact Wrenches

The “hammering” design of impact wrenches is destructive by nature. These tools are not ergonomically friendly to an operator and require a high maintenance budget. Mountz torque multipliers are ergonomically safer than impact wrenches and reduce the need for costly repairs. Torque multipliers are also far quieter than impact wrenches, bringing down the decibel levels of your workspace.

Mountz torque multipliers are available in hand, pneumatic and electric models. These tools are the ideal solution for obtaining true torque control, speed, power, physical ease, silence, and safety.