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 […]

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 […]

Pneumatic Torque Wrenches: What you need to know

11/09/2021 04:25 PM

When it comes to precision bolting tools, you can’t go wrong with a pneumatic torque wrench. It’s a reliable tool designed to provide fast and safe fastening in controlled bolting situations. And it’s tough enough to withstand even the harshest job site conditions, which is good news for those working in the oil & gas, […]

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 […]

What is a Nutrunner?

05/04/2020 09:12 AM

How to Get Peak Performance from Your Pneumatic Torque Wrench

12/17/2018 05:57 PM

Whether it’s a coal mine deep below the earth or a city skyscraper that you can see from miles away, a pneumatic torque wrench helped make it happen. These wrenches are widely used in heavy industries such as mining, oil and gas, pipelines and construction, and are essential for keeping these facilities running safely and […]

Pneumatic or Hydraulic Torque Wrench: Which One is Right for You?

07/25/2017 10:14 AM

Customers often contact us requesting a high capacity torque wrench but are unsure of whether they need a pneumatic or hydraulic torque wrench. The answer typically depends on the application, along with several other factors.  Each of these tools have their positive and negative attributes, so let’s take an impartial look at the specifics on […]

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 […]

[VIDEO] Pneumatic Torque Wrench Set Up

11/16/2016 09:33 AM

Today we’re launching a series of video blog posts focusing on Maxpro’s products and services. First up: Ron DeMarino, the rental manager here at Maxpro, explains how to hook up and operate a pneumatic torque wrench. Ron spends much of this clip discussing the importance of safety and proper certification when using a pneumatic torque […]

New RAD Pneumatic Tools

09/14/2016 08:45 AM

At Maxpro, we sell and rent a number of different torque tools, including products from RAD Torque Systems. Today we’re going to look at three new offerings from RAD: the RAD 1500 Transducer, the RAD 30 DX-2, and the  B-Rad Select. RAD 1500 Transducer The company bills this as a “complete calibration system,” able to calibrate […]