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Innovation is the catalyst for change. Although technologies continue to evolve with electronics and assembly power tools, hand tools continue to see new innovation every year. Mountz Inc., a specialist in providing torque and fastening solutions, is pleased to announce that its new EPT adjustable click wrench won the Pro Tool Innovation Award. The annual awards…
The Mountz TB or Torque Break-Over Wrench came to life to fill a customer application request in the late 1960s. AMPEX Corporation, founded in 1944, in San Carlos, California by Alexander M. Poniatoff was a pioneer in early audio and film recording and later data instrumentation devices. The name AMPEX was an acronym for the…
Mountz introduces two new style of click wrenches to its torque wrench product offering. The new EPT Series is an adjustable click wrench and the IPT Series is a preset click wrench. Engineered to accurately provide proper torque control, these wrenches are built with high quality materials, which reduces the frequency for maintenance and repairs…
Fasteners and bolts are commonly used to securely clamp two or more items together. Although these components seem like a small part of the design and assembly process, it shouldn’t minimize their importance. Improperly tightening fasteners can unknowingly cause catastrophic or latent failures. Lack of torque control for fastening applications has caused wheel detachment on…
“Click” “type wrenches are the most widely used torque product in the world. When the set torque is reached, a click wrench typically emits an audible “click” and a slight moment of release of up to three degrees, before going positive. After the “click”, an operator should stop pulling as torque is achieved and the…
Mountz, Inc. earns award from the Wonderlic Leadership Invitational 2013. Wonderlic, the nation’s leading publisher of employment assessments and student admissions tests, recently announced the “Most Engaging” Leaders and Employers in the Wonderlic Leadership Invitational. The purpose of the invitational was to help organizations evaluate the quality of their leadership team. A leader is more…
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…
Not all torque wrenches are alike. When selecting a torque wrench or operating a wrench, it’s important to understand the functions of the tool being used for the fastening application. Take time to read all instructions provided to fully understand the working features and manufacturer recommendations. The design of certain wrenches, make the tool “length…
Mountz, Inc. introduces new ATB torque wrench models that are designed for low torque applications. The adjustable torque wrench breaks over upon reaching the preset torque value and resets automatically. The ATB wrench reduces the likelihood of warranty and a rework by assuring process control through accurate and repeatable torque control. The wrench is designed…