In the manufacturing and assembly world, tightening, controlling, and measuring torque are imperative for production efficiency and reducing manufacturing costs. A fastener inadequately tightened can vibrate or work loose: conversely, if the tension is too high, the fastener can snap or strip its threads. Faced with these problems, manufacturers are realizing that precise torque control…
A dial torque wrench is typically used as a quality control instrument to verify or monitor torque. What is a dial wrench? A type of wrench that measures the amount of torque applied to a fastener and displays the torque value on a dial. The dial wrench captures the finishing torque applied to a fastener…
How often do you find loose screws at home with household items? May seem like a simple nuisance, but not too costly for you to fix. For the US Air Force and Toyota, loose screws and improper torque control have recently proven to be costly and critical key issues. Last week, Toyota announced a recall…