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The Benefits of Using a Battery Powered Torque Wrench

11/13/2019 10:54 AM

One of the greatest comeback stories in our industry in recent years has been the battery powered torque wrench. When we first wrote about these tools a few years ago, it was with several caveats, including the fact that they had a shorter battery life. But these days, battery powered torque wrenches carry many of […]

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battery powered torque wrench

Hydraulic Torque Wrench Operation Tips

10/24/2019 02:02 PM

Hydraulic torque wrenches operate at high pressure (up to 10,000 PSI) and can produce torque outputs over 50,000 ft./lbs. These are very precise tools, with an accuracy range of plus or minus three percent and a repeatability of plus or minus one percent. Hydraulic torque wrench operation is powered by a hydraulic pump, which is […]

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Hydraulic Torque Wrench Operation

Does RAD Make a Torque Wrench for My Bolting Application?

09/18/2019 12:37 PM

Based in Canada, RAD is a leading manufacturer of torque equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and battery-powered torque wrenches. With more than 21 years’ industry experience, you’ll find these high-quality tools at work in a number of different critical industries.

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torque wrench bolting applications

Truck Wheel Bolt Torque: A Critical Component for Public Safety

08/28/2019 07:50 AM

Every day, you’ll find more than 2 million tractor trailers on America’s highways. When you’re in our industry, you see that statistic and immediately start to think about things like truck wheel bolt torque. For truck owners and anyone responsible for servicing the wheels on those vehicles, it’s critical to make sure that proper torque […]

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commercial truck tire repair

Seattle Tower Crane Collapse: Questions About Disassembly Procedures

08/06/2019 08:24 AM

On Saturday, April 27, a tower crane working on a new Google headquarters in Seattle collapsed, falling several stories onto the street below. The collapse killed four people: Travis Corbet and Andrew Yoder, both ironworkers on the crane, and Sarah Wong and Alan Justad, both inside cars onto which the crane had fallen. And while […]

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tower crane collapse

10 Best Practices for Manual Torque Wrench Use

07/25/2019 09:46 AM

Safety precautions and proper maintenance are a must when using any tools, and torque wrenches are no exception. Here are 10 torque wrench best practices to help ensure you use your tools safely and effectively.

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Should Commercial Truck Tire Repair Shops Use Calibrated Torque Wrenches?

07/16/2019 06:36 AM

“So much is riding on your tires.” That’s a slogan Micheline unveiled more than 30 years ago, and still uses today. It was an ad geared at car owners, but the sentiment is true to anyone who drives: So much depends on having good tires. If you’re a commercial truck owner, the right tires ensure […]

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calibrated torque wrenches , commercial truck tire repair

RAD Torque Wrenches for Mining/Quarry Operations

06/13/2019 11:20 AM

No one will ever mistake mining for an easy job. It’s demanding work that requires durable tools, which is where RAD Torque Systems comes in. RAD tools are used in a number of critical industries, including wind energy, oil and gas, aerospace and, for the purposes of this article, mining. Read on to learn why […]

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torque wrench for quarry , torque wrenches for mining

Why ISO 17025 Calibration is Critical for Your Torque Tools

05/21/2019 08:26 AM

After more than 25 years in the torque wrench business, we’re still amazed at the number of industry insiders who just don’t see why ISO 17025 calibration is so important. These are people working in the pipeline, wind energy, petrochemical and other critical sectors, all at a time when infrastructure around the world is failing. […]

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Wind Turbine Design: To Torque or Not to Torque (Wrench)

05/07/2019 05:35 AM

Contact us today We write quite a bit about torque equipment for the wind industry here. It makes sense: torque wrenches are crucial to ensuring wind turbines function properly. Today we wanted to take a different approach, writing about the turbines themselves and exploring the difference between the standard wind turbine design and some interesting […]

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wind turbine design

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