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Torque Wrenches and Aviation: Everything You Need to Know

01/10/2024 09:10 PM

One of the safest forms of transportation today is air travel. One of the main reasons this method of travel is so safe can be credited to the expertise of engineers and aircraft mechanics. Another significant factor in making air travel so safe is the reliability of the tools used to make planes efficient and […]

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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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Wind Industry's Number 1 Tool: E-RAD Torque Wrench

06/17/2021 11:26 AM

New World Technologies set the industry standard when the E-RAD electric high-capacity torque wrench debuted in 2005. There was nothing like this tool on the market at that time: a calibrated, accurate, electric torque wrench with a capacity as high as 4,000 feet/pounds. Around the same time, the American wind energy business started to take […]

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Product Spotlight & Update: ERAD electric torque wrenches:

02/04/2021 12:42 PM

The ERAD series of torque tools for years has been considered the go-to product for use in wind turbine construction and maintenance. The wind industry has relied on ERAD torque tools for over 15 years as the most reliable and accurate torque tool on the market. Manufactures such as Vestas, GE, and Siemens have all […]

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Buyers Guide To Power Torque Wrenches

09/02/2020 11:29 AM

At Maxpro we are often asked, “what is a power torque wrench?” It depends on who you ask. Our company, MaxPro, is a diverse company when specializing in high capacity Torque Wrenches. MaxPro sells Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Battery and Electric torque wrenches. These four different styles of torque wrenches are all classified under the umbrella term […]

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Introducing the New V-RAD Select Electric Torque Wrench Series

11/27/2019 08:18 AM

  For the past several years, Maxpro has been the nation’s leading supplier of torque tools from RAD, whose line-up includes electric, pneumatic, hydraulic and battery-operated torque wrenches.    We’re proud to announce a new addition to the RAD family: The V-RAD Select electric torque wrench, developed to fill a void in the high capacity […]

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[CASE STUDY] E-RAD Torque Equipment and the Wind Turbine Industry

03/21/2017 07:24 AM

When building a wind turbine, one of the factors crews must contend with is…wind. There’s a term for it in the industry: “getting winded out.” When it happens, crews need to work quickly to make up for lost time.Turbines are naturally built in places that get a lot of wind, but if conditions get too […]

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Read The Top Torque Equipment Blog Articles of 2016

01/04/2017 08:34 AM

It is hard to believe that the new year is upon us. In 2016, we shared a lot of information on torque tools and their applications.  All with a goal to give you a better understanding of these tools and how they can make your job easier. Last year we wrote over 50 articles and […]

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Maintain and Repair Your ERAD Torque Equipment

11/30/2016 08:31 AM

ERAD torque equipment is used in a number of vital industries. One thing these critical applications have in common is that they require proper maintenance and calibration service. For E-RAD tools, this service needs to come from factory-trained technicians with the experience and knowledge to work on your equipment.Visit a wind farm, and you’ll find […]

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