“Click” “type wrenches are the most widely used torque product in the world. When the set torque is reached, a click wrench typically emits an audible “click” and a slight moment of release of up to three degrees, before going positive. After the “click”, an operator should stop pulling as torque is achieved and the…
Since 1965, Mountz Inc. has proven its in-depth knowledge of torque by consistently developing, producing, marketing and servicing highly sophisticated, cutting-edge torque tools. Making a safer world through accuracy and precision is the core purpose Mountz, Inc. Brad Mountz, President & CEO, has been with company for 30 years and believes that one of the…
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Counting screws is not the new song title from the rock band “Counting Crows.” Screw counting is a quality control process utilized in the manufacturing environment. Tightening hundreds and hundreds fasteners daily, assembly operators can forget to fasten some screws here or there during the monotonous routine. For complex fastening regimes with multiple screws on…
Pipelines that stretch across miles and miles of vast open, remote land transporting liquids and gases require maintenance. Deep below the surface in an underground mining operation, large industrial vehicles or tools require routine maintenance. The large bolts used to securely join sections of pipes and valves together or used with mining vehicles require torque…
A power tool incidentally dropped by an assembly operator at a workstation, causes additional expenses and reduces productivity. Repairing and replacing parts for the assembly tool, recalibrating the tool after its been dropped or purchasing a new replacement tool are all additional, unnecessary costs. Daily, weekly, monthly, an assembly operator performs hundreds and thousands of…
In selecting a torque wrench, you need to know the torque required for the fastening application. In general, that seems like common sense. How can you ensure the proper torque is being applied while tightening a fastener or bolt with a torque wrench? By selecting the proper wrench for the assembly application, which can be a…
In a manufacturing workstation, having a clean, organized and ergonomic work area enhances productivity and improves the assembly time and process. Safety at the workstation is a key aspect that managers need to review on a continuous ongoing basis. Exposure to high forces, awkward postures, lifting, and repetition are some common activities that can performed…
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