Controlling torque is essential for companies to ensure their product's quality, safety and reliability isn't compromised. After all, the failure of a three-cent fastener that isn’t properly tightened can lead to catastrophic or latent problems. Fasteners that are insufficiently torqued can vibrate loose, while excessive torque can strip threaded fasteners. As such, using a quality torque tester to check the calibration of torque tools has become increasingly important for many companies. Only by adhering to a regular testing and calibration schedule can you ensure that proper torque is being applied and that your products maintain conformity with quality standards.

Key benefits of torque testing equipment include:

  • Allows near-continuous monitoring of torque tool alignment.
  • Reduces turnaround time required when relying on service centers for tool calibration.
  • Creates a historical record of your calibration readings.

Torque Testers


Torque testers, or torque analyzers, are the go-to tool for single tool calibration. Testers include a built-in sensor, where you will insert your tool to create torque. They also measure the force you create to determine if your tool is properly calibrated.

Torque Analyzers

Torque Analyzers

Torque analyzers are the same type of tool as torque testers. The brains behind torque calibration, analyzers detect the input from torque sensors to determine if your tool is in calibration. Since a single torque analyzer can compile the data from multiple sensors, purchasing separate analyzers and sensors is a good idea for large operations with many tools to measure.

Torque Sensors

Torque Sensors
Torque sensors are the eyes and ears of torque analyzers, the part that detects the amount of torque your tool creates. Sensors have two main purposes: torque calibration and torque verification. A sensor can be attached to a single torque analyzer, allowing for the rapid testing of many tools.

Run Down Adaptors

Run down adaptors
Run down adaptors are joint simulators that are mounted in-line on your power torque tools, between the tool drive and transducer. Designed for use with power driven torque control tools, a run down adaptor consistently and accurately detects torque.

Calibration Equipment

Calibration Equipment

Companies looking to take ownership of their tool’s upkeep can invest in certified calibration equipment. This equipment is the official means for calibrating torque tools under NIST, ISO, and other national and international standards. Calibration equipment, including a set of inert dead weights, maintains its effectiveness over time, so once you invest, you can keep your tools calibrated in perpetuity.

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