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Auto Reversing Run Down Adapter for Power Tool Testing

Measure Torque, Torque CalibrationBy Mountz Torque June 23, 2015

With most standard run down adapters, after each run down the RDA needs to be backed off slightly before another run down can be performed. The AURA by Mountz is a unique run down adapter as it is designed to be an auto reversing run down adapter. The device is designed to only operate in…

Testing Power Tools with a Quality Joint Rate Simulator – Run Down Adapters

Torque Calibration, VideosBy Mountz Torque October 28, 2014

Overtime, all power tools start to drift out of tolerance. When testing a power tool using a torque tester or reaction style torque sensor, always use a quality joint rate simulator otherwise known as a run down adapter (RDA). The purpose of using a RDA is to simulate the fastening process of a screw. These…