In the manufacturing and assembly world, tightening, controlling, or measuring torque on fasteners is imperative for production efficiency. An inadequately torqued fastener can vibrate or work loose; conversely, if the tension is too high, it can snap or strip its threads. Faced with these problems, manufacturers realize that precise torque control can distinguish between a…
Every manufacturing company should have a quality management system (QMS). In many industries, it’s required by law. In every industry, it’s common sense—without a system to detect production errors, any little mistake on the line can become a big problem once the product leaves your facility. Modern manufacturing companies must systemize their quality management to…
There are various “Preset” and “Adjustable” click wrenches, but selecting the correct industrial click wrench for your application depends on your process requirements. Preset click wrenches are ideal for production applications where consistent torque is critical. Adjustable click wrenches are suitable for fastening applications where quick torque setting adjustments are necessary for fasteners of different…
Assembly operators fumble around with screws daily during the fastening process. The repetition of grabbing small fasteners from a bin is tedious and time-consuming. The constant repetition of picking up and fumbling around with hundreds and hundreds of screws daily impacts productivity and costs. It’s an unnecessary expense and an inefficient process. Also, a potential…
Whether you’re a production line manager or quality manager, improving your production is a constant project. That means finding cost-effective ways to increase speed and decrease lost products. When you’re working with products that are held together with threaded fasteners, managers often find room for improvement with their fastening systems. That doesn’t necessarily mean shutting…
What is an impact wrench? It is a wrench that uses a discontinuous drive clutch system and compressed air to achieve torque. Impact wrenches are commonly used worldwide. They are often used to tighten lug nuts on cars for tire changes. Impact wrenches, with their “hammering” design, are destructive by nature. Due to the lack…
There are various “Preset” and “Adjustable” torque screwdrivers, but selecting the correct hand screwdriver for your application depends on your process requirements. Preset torque screwdrivers are ideal for production applications where consistent torque is critical. Adjustable screwdrivers are suitable for fastening applications where quick torque setting adjustments are necessary for fasteners of different sizes. Preset…
At their United Kingdom facility in Whales, an engineering team sought a tooling solution to resolve an ongoing risk with some fastening applications. The project was for AC units that they produce for Volvo automobiles. They were interested in a power tool to enhance the process reliability and production efficiency to prevent product defects and…
The Scout screw counter is an error-prevention device that detects and eliminates costly screw-fastening errors during the assembly process. Using a screw counter is like putting the eyes and ears of a quality control manager where they are needed most – right in the assembly area. Fastener tracking devices, like a Scout screw counter, count…
Modern manufacturing is global. One company’s product—like a sedan, a tractor, or an airliner—may be made of materials from dozens of countries and assembled in dozens more. No matter how many smaller contract manufacturers are involved in creating a final product—whether one or two hundred—only one company is ultimately responsible for the final project. The…