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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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Torque Wrench Limitations: Accuracy and Range

04/11/2025 07:30 AM

A Torque Wrench is a vital tool used to apply the necessary torque when tightening bolts and nuts. It finds applications in the automotive, aerospace, engineering, and construction industries. This tool has been in the market for over a century. But it has seen considerable improvements over the decades, thanks to technology. When using a […]

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Maximize Productivity With the Innovative RAD Torque Wrench

03/19/2025 08:00 AM

In manufacturing, every second on the production line can tip the scale between profit and loss. With the right tool, you can accelerate production, reduce costs, and stay ahead of the competition. RAD Torque Systems tools set a new benchmark for precision, power, and efficiency, helping manufacturers optimize their operations. Recognizing the limitations of standard […]

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A Guide to Choosing and Installing a Torque Wrench Reaction Arm

01/02/2025 09:00 AM

The right tool boosts efficiency, improves accuracy, and keeps you safe on the job—using the wrong one leads to mistakes and increases risk. The same applies to the components that support your tools, like the reaction arms used with torque wrenches. In this blog post, we’ll determine how to choose and install a torque wrench […]

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Structural Steel Bolt Torque Requirements: How Safe Is Your Project?

11/11/2024 08:00 AM

Structural Steel Bolt Torque Requirements: What You Need to Know A325 and A490 bolts are high-strength structural fasteners commonly used in bridges and steel-framed buildings. These bolts have specific load and tension requirements as per American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications. But what about structural steel bolt torque requirements? At Maxpro, we’re often […]

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The Power of Safety: Ensuring Worker and Environmental Well-being with Torque Wrenches

09/08/2023 10:31 AM

In industries where precision and reliability are paramount, such as oil and gas, mining, aerospace, wind power, and manufacturing, the role of torque wrenches in ensuring both worker safety and environmental integrity cannot be understated. Maxpro, a trusted supplier and advocate of top-quality torque wrenches, partners with RAD Torque Systems to provide cutting-edge solutions that […]

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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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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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Types of Torque Wrenches and Operating Principles

06/21/2022 07:15 AM

There are five main kinds of torque wrenches in the market, each with pros and cons. Here is an overview of what they are, how they operate, and which scenario is the best for them. Click Torque Wrenches The click wrench gets its name because of the audible click sound they produce when you reach […]

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Common Torque Wrench Sizes: Finding the Right Size

06/07/2022 07:30 AM

Torque wrenches are usually described by their drive size, which in turn indicates the bits you can use to tighten fasteners. The torque wrench size significantly impacts its functioning since the bigger the drive size and the longer the handle, the more torque it can deliver. There are varied sizes, all of which work to […]

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