Many manufacturing applications require greater speed, force, and precision than can be achieved with hand tools. Plus, for critical fasteners, applying proper torque is essential to ensure product quality, reduce failures, and meet standards such as the ISO 9001. Fasteners that are insufficiently torqued can vibrate loose, and excessive torque can strip threaded fasteners or damage parts. To prevent these issues, Mountz Inc. offers a variety of air- and electric-powered torque tools which deliver the accuracy, speed, and power your company needs to compete. To determine which tools are best suited for your application, compare your assembly needs to the descriptions below.
Electric Screwdrivers
Electric screwdrivers are available in a wide range of models, capable of meeting many different production needs. Models that don’t use transformers or plug directly into the power outlet require longer cooldown times and are suitable for low to medium cycle applications. Models that connect to transformers can do more work without overheating and are well-suited for medium to high cycle applications.
Air Screwdrivers
Air screwdrivers rely on pressurized air for their motive power, and they control torque by disengaging their clutch when proper torque has been reached. They generate more power than electric screwdrivers, but they they are less versatile since they do not come in as many different models. Air screwdrivers are suited for high-torque, high-production environments, particularly where speed is important.
Pulse Tools
Like air screwdrivers, pulse tools use pressurized air as their motive power. Unlike the continuous pressure applied by air screwdrivers, pulse tools achieve torque by tightening their fastener’s head in a series of millisecond-long pulses. Pulse tools generate more power than air screwdrivers, but their method of torque delivery renders them less precise. They are ideal for high-torque, high-production environments with wider acceptable torque ranges.
DC Control Systems
DC control tools connect and control all aspects of your automated assembly process. These systems are essential for improving oversight of large or complex operations and can reduce production length, increase flexibility, and enhance traceability.
Automation Screwdrivers
Electric screwdrivers which have been engineered for robotic or automatic use, automation screwdrivers improve process control and product quality. They are easily reconfigured for new projects and facilitate data exchange to enhance traceability.
Screw Counters
Screw counters track the delivery and fastening of your screws, allowing you to prevent cross-threading and other delivery errors. This also provides total oversight over your fastening for quality control and traceability purposes.
Screw Presenters
Screw presenters deliver screws to a fixed point, where they can be picked up by a human operator or automatic tool. They significantly improve production speed over non-mechanical options, such as open bins or shaker trays.
Torque Arms
Designed to reduce carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive motion injuries for assembly line workers, tool arms suspend the operator’s tool in the air, taking the weight off the operator’s arms and shoulders. Available in many configurations, tool arms allow a full range of motion while still protecting the operator.
Tool Balancers
Similar to tool arms, tool balancers are designed to reduce repetitive motion and carpal tunnel syndrome injuries. Tool balancers suspend the operator’s tool from a fixed point above the workstation, allowing operators to let gravity work for them when using their tool. Tool balancers for air tools integrate the air supply hose into their suspension line.
If you have any questions about our automated and power torque products, please feel free to contact the torque experts at Mountz today. Or, if you’re interested in purchasing equipment, request a quote or schedule an appointment.