Torquing Points Mountz Blog: Torque Tips and Insights

Measuring Torque in 3 Facets of the Assembly Process Improves Quality Control & Reduces Rejection Rates

December 22, 2010

Torque measurement is utilized in three areas of assembly. Controlling torque is quintessential for companies to ensure their product’s quality, safety and reliability isn’t compromised. Prior to Assembly Torque testing equipment, like electronic torque tester and torque sensors are used before assembly process for tool setup or conducting tool capability studies. For tool setup, the tool crib…

Improve Quality and Save Money with Brushless Torque Screwdriver

December 15, 2010

Designed for high production environments, the E-DRIV NF-Series feature a high performance brushless motor design that provides durability and reduces the standard maintenance costs for electric screwdrivers. Additionally, costly mechanical micro switches have been eliminated in the NF series in favor of non-contact magnetic sensors. In addition to lower maintenance costs, the NF tool is…

Ergonomic Standards Still a Threat to Manufacturers

December 8, 2010

Even during a slow economy, manufacturers must still take all necessary precautions to ensure that their workers stay protected from injuries and disorders resulting from the repetitive use of improper manufacturing processes. Fortunately, by initiating preventative practices and selecting ergonomically designed tools, employers can help lessen their exposure to citation and liability. A complicated and…

Methods for Checking/Auditing Pipe Flanges, Pressurized Connections and Other Critical Fastened Joints

December 1, 2010

Improper torque of high-pressure vessels can be attributed to safety incidents that cause financial loss, loss of property and even loss of life. The more volatile and dangerous the substance the more critical it is to take precautions to ensure flanges and bolts have been properly torqued and most importantly, properly audited. The Clean Air…

Understanding Torque Wrench Accuracy

November 17, 2010

The accuracy for a torque wrench can be stated in terms of Full Scale (FS) or Indicated Value (IV). There is a big difference in result as full scale accuracy indicates the allowable error over the full-scale range of the tool. Indicated value accuracy indicates allowable error at the set point on the wrench. Indicated…

Ensure Every Screw is Correctly Tightened in the Correct Sequence with Position Control Torque Arm

November 10, 2010

Position Control torque arms are designed to reduce the risk of improperly fastened screws, ensuring that every screw is in the correctly tightened in the correct sequence. Using a Position Control torque arm is like putting the eyes and ears of a quality control manager where they are needed most – right on the assembly…

Hybrid Torque Control Tool Uses Both Air and Electric Power to Set & Control Torque

October 20, 2010

In response to the demand from the assembly industry for a less costly, but highly repeatable and efficient cell based torque driver, Mountz introduces the Hybrid, a revolutionary change in repeatable screw fastening technology. The patented HD Series Torque Control System is the world’s first torque control tool using both air and electric power to…

New Mountz Trade Show Booth Displays Industrial Quality Torque Tools Designed to Improve Productivity.

October 13, 2010

Mountz unveiled its new trade show booth at the Assembly Technology Expo at the end of September in Chicago. Mountz showcased several new products during the event including FlexPower pulse tools,PosiControl Torque Arms and brushless electric screwdrivers. Engineers that visited the Mountz booth were able to get a preview of our new battery torque screwdrivers…