One of the first things a teenager learns when they get their driver’s license is how to change a tire. Loosen the lug nuts, raise the car, remove the lug nuts, and replace the tire with the spare. Tighten a lug nut, then tighten the one that is diagonally opposite to ensure the tire is…
If you haven’t been paying attention, Mountz, The Torque Tool Specialists ®, underwent a rebrand in the last month to better reflect who our company is today and moving forward. Engineered in the Silicon Valley and serving the globe, we have initiated another first, again leading the torque industry. Mountz invented the first electronic torque…
Archimedes famously said that given a long enough lever and a place to stand, he could move the world. Contrary to Archimedes’ expectations, much of the machinery that moves the world isn’t large but small. And for most, the challenge isn’t finding a large enough lever but rather one that is correctly sized and precise…
Medical device manufacturers who sell their products in the United States must comply with the quality control guidelines outlined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in part 820 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal regulations. These guidelines lay out specific requirements for quality systems, covering production and process control, corrective and preventive…
In 2017, the International Organization for Standards (ISO) updated its guidelines for the accuracy and calibration of hand torque tools, previously modified in 2003. It was a comprehensive update that split the standard into two parts. The first part, ISO 6789-1:2017, lays out requirements for the design and testing of torque tools to ensure they…
Improving your process improves your profitability. In assembly, accurate torque tools enable companies to tighten their fasteners correctly, preventing product failures on the line and after delivery. If torque tools slip out of calibration, however, that may affect production. By developing a calibration plan and investing in the right tools to carry it out, companies…
Hello customers, partners, employees and friends. Today is an exciting day at Mountz! Not only have we rebranded this amazing 50+ year old company to reflect the modern-era we live in, providing a story that is more reflective of who we are today and moving forward, but we also launched our first eCommerce website. As…
You don’t want to be surprised by a torque tool that is out of calibration. After all, torque tools are precision instruments used to tighten critical, often safety-sensitive fasteners. When these tools are out of calibration, products can be made incorrectly, possibly even failing in the field. So, when a torque wrench is out of…
Rail moved $184 billion dollars worth of freight in the U.S.A. in 2017. Veining all throughout the nation, our rail lines provide channels for the lifeblood of our country. Rail moves goods from a broad range of domestic industries, from bulk agricultural goods to specialized freight like generators, turbine blades, automobiles, and aerospace components. Hundreds…
If you have ever noticed the tiny screws that keep your laptop together, then you know how important fasteners are to the assembly process. The whole laptop is held together with small screws, and removing just one or two of these screws can cause vital components to slide out. Forget one when you put the…