Preventing over-torque events is critical to reducing scrap, preventing fastening failures, and improving overall product quality. Applying the correct amount of torque to each fastener helps achieve the required clamp load and maximize joint reliability. However, over-tightening can create serious manufacturing problems, including damaged threads, stripped screws, broken fasteners, and overstretched bolts. In many cases,…
Manufacturers that manually tighten fasteners and require one consistent torque value have two basic obstacles to overcome. First, implement a torque tool that securely prevents an operator from either incidentally or intentionally tamper with a tool’s torque setting. Secondly, train the operator to properly use the tool correctly to help ensure the desired torque output…
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…