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Your Quick Guide to Buying vs. Renting a Torque Wrench

04/17/2025 08:00 AM

Anyone working in construction or manufacturing, or in sectors like marine industries, never wonders why a torque wrench is important. You may wonder, though, about buying vs. renting a torque wrench. How do you know when owning your own tool makes the most sense, and how do you decide what’s the best torque wrench to […]

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ISO 17025 Torque Calibration: Why Accreditation Matters

04/08/2025 08:00 AM

The ISO 17025 torque calibration standard has been around for over 20 years. Despite its long-standing presence, many professionals in critical industries—like wind energy and pipelines—still question the necessity of this level of calibration. Choosing a non-accredited lab—even for standard calibration—puts your equipment, projects, and employee safety at serious risk. With infrastructure across the country […]

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Mastering E-RAD Torque Gun Repairs: A Comprehensive Guide by RAD Torque Systems Experts

10/17/2023 08:00 AM

Explore this detailed guide, meticulously outlining the proficient repair process for E-RAD torque guns, presented by our seasoned professionals boasting a collective 51 years of experience in the electronics domain. With 16 years dedicated specifically to E-RADs, we have honed our expertise to offer precise repairs and unparalleled service. At Maxpro, we prioritize access to […]

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Maximizing the Lifespan of Your Industrial Torque Wrench

02/09/2023 07:00 AM

If you work with heavy equipment, energy generation, bridges or heavy construction, or are a military engineer, the importance of proper maintenance and care for your torque wrench is paramount to ensuring long-term use. The lifespan of your wrench depends greatly on how you treat it when not in use and how often you calibrate […]

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Differences in High-Capacity Torque Wrenches

12/04/2022 07:11 PM

As hinted by the name, a torque wrench helps apply rotating force on a fastener like a bolt or a nut to loosen or fasten it. There are three high-capacity types of this kind of wrench. These are hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric wrenches. Their main difference lies in their powering forces, which provide unique advantages […]

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Industrial Applications that Require Accurate Torque

11/28/2022 09:18 PM

A torque wrench is a tool used to ensure optimal tightness of bolts and screws. It has special internal mechanisms that aid in setting specifications for a specific application. Thus ensuring there is enough tension and loading of all parts. It is key to ensuring quality work.   Two types of torque wrenches are ideal, depending […]

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Torque Wrench Calibration: Why using an ISO 17025 company is a must.

03/14/2022 08:00 AM

Applying the correct bolt torque to critical industrial applications, such as wind turbines, bridges, gas and oil pipelines and pumps and valves, can be the determining factor if a company running smoothy, or could face a catastrophe.

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RAD Torque Smart Socket Calibration Update

11/15/2021 08:30 AM

RAD Torque and Maxpro have expanded their range of smart sockets and calibration capacity for these smart sockets up to 20,000-foot pounds / 30,000 newton meters.

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5 Torque Tool Calibration Challenges & Solutions

03/03/2021 12:19 PM

True or false: With proper use, torque tools will remain accurate. If you guessed false, that’s right. Even with appropriate storage and use – or no use at all – every torque tool requires routine calibration for accuracy and repeatability, including manual tools. Without torque calibration, bolt tightening inaccuracies from improperly set tools can have […]

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Questions to ask when buying a Hydraulic Torque Wrench

11/10/2020 09:15 AM

There are currently over a dozen companies involved in marketing hydraulic torque wrenches in the United States. Many of these companies claim to be the “oldest, or best” provider of hydraulic wrenches. Buyers need to be aware that not all hydraulic wrench companies are quality driven or focused on their individual needs and applications.

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