Manufacturers that manually tighten fasteners and require one consistent torque value have two basic obstacles to overcome. First, implement a torque tool that securely prevents an operator from either incidentally or intentionally tamper with a tool’s torque setting. Secondly, train the operator to properly use the tool correctly to help ensure the desired torque output…
Selecting a durable and reliable click wrench for a fastening application is an important decision. For field service and maintenance applications, the ability to quickly and accurately adjust the torque setting on the wrench is a critical element for any technician. The EPT is an adjustable click wrench that provides different setting options for applications…
Break-over wrenches improve control of the bolting process by reducing the risk of both over and under tightening. Upon reaching the preset torque value, the tool “breaks” at a specific point along the tool’s shaft – usually at a pivot point near the tool’s head. The unique break-over mechanism, provides an operator ample time to…
With fastening applications, controlling the torque by which a screw or bolt is tightened to is essential for controlling the preload. Torque control tightening is one method used by many manufacturers to control the preload of a threaded fastener. An inaccurate tightening method or an improper torque tool being used for an application are key factors…
The Mountz TB or Torque Break-Over Wrench came to life to fill a customer application request in the late 1960s. AMPEX Corporation, founded in 1944, in San Carlos, California by Alexander M. Poniatoff was a pioneer in early audio and film recording and later data instrumentation devices. The name AMPEX was an acronym for the…
The answer may not be obvious, but the answer behind this question is pretty interesting. That answer is Foley, Alabama. So why is that interesting? The worldwide distribution center of Mountz, Inc. is located in Foley, Alabama. An interesting fact about Foley, Alabama is that it is a rural town near the Gulf of Mexico.…
Mountz introduces two new style of click wrenches to its torque wrench product offering. The new EPT Series is an adjustable click wrench and the IPT Series is a preset click wrench. Engineered to accurately provide proper torque control, these wrenches are built with high quality materials, which reduces the frequency for maintenance and repairs…
What is quality? In manufacturing, a measure of excellence or a state of being free from defects, deficiencies and significant variations. It is brought about by strict and consistent commitment to certain standards that achieve uniformity of a product in order to satisfy specific customer or user requirements (http://www.businessdictionary.com). Quality needs consistency. Quality provides a…
Do you believe in ghosts? If you are a manufacturing engineer, or find yourself involved anywhere within the production environment for microelectronic products, you should at least believe in the invisible reality of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). For nothing can harm a product more than the specter of catastrophic or latent failure caused by an ESD…
As new products emerge and demand grows, the manufacturing process is evolving rapidly. Automation and manufacturing engineers must adapt quickly and solve new sophisticated production challenges. There are many opportunities to improve the production process. Refining manufacturing methods and implementing automation equipment are significant opportunities. Innovative automation fastening systems provide the ability to quickly transform…