The ability to audit joints such as flanges with gaskets is important for critical applications where leakage or rupturing of the connection can have disastrous, costly or environmental implications. Auditing is a preventative quality measure and is a required part of an ISO or other quality management system. Auditing large bolts is very difficult. Use…
Torque measurement is paramount for many manufacturers. Simply running a fastener or bolt down until it’s snug and tight and assuming the torque control process is complete, is no longer sufficient. Measuring torque doesn’t stop once the assembly process is complete. As part of the overall quality control process, manufacturers should include a “Torque Auditing” program.…
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…
The Torquemate® FTA-100 is a torque tester by Mountz, Inc. designed for torque testing and calibrating torque tools. The digital torque tester provides exceptional accuracy for measuring torque on various torque tools including pulse tools, hand screwdrivers, torque wrenches and power assembly tools. The small size and portability of the torque analyzer makes it ideal…
Robotics, computerization, and electronic mechanization have brought state-of-the-art automation to modern industrial plants. Thus, the need to perform quality control testing and torque measurement is even more critical to achieve a return-on-investment. Quality control testing has been neglected or downplayed by manufacturers for many years; however, a greater need for high-quality merchandise and competitive pricing…
A dial indicating torque screwdriver is designed for torque evaluation and torque verification. It is a low cost tool that can be utilized for QC, R & D and assembly operations. The Mountz dial indicating torque screwdriver can be used to monitor torque as it increases or decreases or display peak torque applied. The dial…
Torque tools go out of calibration with use. To maintain consistent accuracy, torque tools must be checked periodically for wear or defective parts. A power or hand torque tool is a measuring tool that must be properly calibrated and maintained. Regular torque tool calibration and re-calibration guarantees the operator repeatable accuracy and adherence to international…
Torque tools go out of calibration with use. Calibrating a torque tool is a fine-tuning process of bringing the tool back within its tolerance. Torque testers can also be used for quick tools tests on the line or in the lab to determine whether torque tools are holding a given setting. A regular torque tool…
Torque measurement is utilized in three areas of assembly. Controlling torque is quintessential for companies to ensure their product’s quality, safety and reliability isn’t compromised. Prior to Assembly Torque testing equipment, like electronic torque tester and torque sensors are used before assembly process for tool setup or conducting tool capability studies. For tool setup, the tool crib…