Most people have heard of torque wrenches even if they don’t work with tools. Relatively few people have heard of torque screwdrivers, though, and those who have usually work in specialized fields where they are commonly used. In other fields, like automotive repair or facilities maintenance, the reaction to finding a torque tolerance for a…
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…
Manufacturing electronic, semiconductor, biotech and medical devices demand care and precision. Often a controlled environment is needed during the production process to limit the amount of dust, particles and other contaminants in the manufacturing area. A clean room environment controls the level of contamination. Eliminating any sub-micron airborne contamination is a controlled process. Clean rooms…
A preset torque screwdriver is similar to a person setting an alarm clock to signal the achievement of a selected time. The torque screwdriver is pre-set to the required torque value of the application and then the tool signals the operator when torque is achieved. A preset torque screwdriver does not feature an external adjustment…