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Safer Tools Reduce Worker Risk

03/23/2016 09:00 AM

When you buy a new tool, you want to know that it’s effective, but also that it’s safe. Fortunately, torque tools are like a lot of consumer products: they’re designed with user safety in mind. Here are some things to consider when you’re looking for your next tool. 1. With Reduced Tool Operation Time Comes […]

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Maxpro Adds Michael Blahut to Management Team

03/18/2016 11:30 AM

Veteran calibration lab expert will serve as calibration and service manager Horsham, Pa. — Maxpro Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Blahut to its growing management team. Michael will serve as the company’s calibration and service manager, and will head up MaxPro’s ISO 17025 accredited calibration lab and repair department. The growth […]

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Maximize Your Torque Wrench Investment

03/16/2016 09:00 AM

When you buy a torque tool, you’re not making a purchase, you’re making an investment. But how can you tell whether you’re getting a return on your investment? There are a number of factors to consider, such as price, quality, and ease of use, along with durability and product features. Beyond those points, there are […]

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Why Precision Torque Control Is So Important

03/09/2016 09:00 AM

If you’re a manufacturer, precision torque control is a crucial part of ensuring the reliability, quality and safety of your product. Even the smallest piece of equipment can cause a cataclysmic failure if it isn’t fastened the right way. That’s why it’s important to use a quality torque tool to ensure that proper torque is […]

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Why Choose an ISO/IEC Certified Calibration Service?

03/02/2016 09:00 AM

As consumers, we take comfort in seeing signs of quality. If we go to a restaurant, it’s nice to see a glowing review hung by the cash register. If we need the services of a lawyer, it’s reassuring to see a diploma from a top law school. Choosing a calibration service is no different. It’s […]

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Safety Tips for Industrial Bolting

02/24/2016 09:00 AM

Industrial bolting tools can be found working on power plants, building bridges and installing pipelines. And as with any tools, you need to exercise caution while using them. Here are a few safety tips to follow when using industrial bolting tools. 1. Start by making sure your work area is safe. A safe work area […]

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The Heavy Duty Torque Wrench Decision: Rent or Buy?

02/17/2016 09:00 AM

In the past few weeks, we’ve discussed the different types of torque wrenches — pneumatic, electric, hydraulic. As we noted in each post, the decision on which type of torque tool to use comes down to the type of job the tool will be performing. At MaxPro, we sell more wrenches than we rent. But […]

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Preventative Maintenance is the Key to Accurate Calibration

02/10/2016 09:00 AM

We exercise and eat well in hopes that we won’t have health problems later in life. We change the oil and rotate our tires on our cars to avoid mechanical problems down the road. It’s like what Benjamin Franklin said: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This philosophy extends to torque […]

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When to Use an Electric Torque Wrench

02/03/2016 09:00 AM

Quiet. Accurate. Recordable. These are some of the terms that describe electric torque wrenches. They’re more accurate than pneumatic torque wrenches, with an accuracy range of plus or minus three percent. And because they can be plugged in, electric torque wrenches will work any place where there’s a power source. They feature data recordability, meaning […]

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When to Use a Pneumatic Torque Wrench

01/27/2016 11:00 AM

Pneumatic torque wrenches call to mind the old Timex slogan: they take a licking and keep on ticking. These wrenches are known for their durability. As MaxPro Corporation President Tom Macey said recently, workers using the wrenches to build bridges “can drop it off a bridge and pick it up and start working again.” Pneumatic […]

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