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Digital torque sensor is low-cost

 User application article   An in-line digital torque sensor which is easy to use, accurate and low cost, is said to be ideal as the core of any automotive motor test bed.  Brochure available  

News from Sensor Technology ( 9 July 2008)

Ultrasonics ensure mechanical bolting integrity

For more specialised tasks where measurement of the fastener tension is essential to ensure the integrity of the mechanical joint, Norbar has introduced the USM-3 ultrasonic bolt meter.  Brochure available  

News from Norbar Torque Tools ( 8 July 2008)

Digital torque wrench avoids paper data

 User application article   Digital torque wrench is enabling a car manufacturer to carry out checks of the torque values of critical fastenings and record and upload time, date, user and vehicle.  Brochure available  

News from Crane Electronics (30 May 2008)

Sensor measures peak and average torque

Kistler Instruments has introduced its Type 4503A torque sensor, which can measure peak and average operating torques with a high degree of accuracy.

News from Kistler Instruments ( 9 May 2008)

Torque sensor monitors, analyses drive trains

Datum Electronics torque sensor monitors, analyses, and helps understand how noise, vibration and harshness affects all types of drive train systems.

News from Datum Electronics (30 April 2008)

Digital wrenches ensure fastener torque is OK

 User application article   Crane Electronics has supplied a digital torque wrench and system to an engine builder to typically check one in 50 engines/shift basis to ensure high-quality tightening of fasteners.  Brochure available  

News from Crane Electronics (21 April 2008)

RDP torque transducer suits test or production

For low volume testing in research or setting or checking torque values in production, a RDP torque transducer has a higher dynamic frequency response, which is essential in many applications.  Brochure available  

News from RDP Electronics ( 7 April 2008)

500kW toque test rig uses only 100kW power

A 500kW torque test rig for V-belts is based on the four square principle allowing a test specimen to be loaded at low speed until reaching maximum at any torque available.

News from TorqueTest BV ( 4 April 2008)

Special torque measurement on rotating machinery

Developments in signal processing and transmission have greatly enhanced the capability of torque transducers, leading to improved machine efficiency, accurate monitoring, reduced failure rates

News from Datum Electronics ( 7 March 2008)

Torque transducers have direct USB output

Providing a reliable non-contact method of measuring rotary torque, torque transducers offer direct USB output of torque logging for PCs and laptops to display and log torque data.

News from Datum Electronics (26 February 2008)

Angle and torque wrenches have SPC functions

Latest angle and torque wrenches are said to be more simple to use and more versatile than a simple audit wrench and include SPC functions with an advanced torque readout.  Brochure available  

News from Crane Electronics (21 February 2008)

Durable torque wrench maintains calibration

A torque wrench is durable and will stay in calibration for as long as possible, even when used regularly in tough workshop conditions.  Brochure available  

News from Norbar Torque Tools (21 February 2008)

Sensors and monitoring maintains quality

 User application article   Manufacturer of steering columns for most European passenger car companies uses torque sensors to test that threads have been formed correctly for a new Jaguar steering column

News from Kistler Instruments (12 December 2007)

System error proofs residual torque auditing

Torque Measurement System is designed to to virtually eliminate false readings and significantly reduce the variability commonly found in peak torque auditing.  Brochure available  

News from ASI DataMyte (28 November 2007)

Angle and torque wrench with SPC

An angle and torque wrench range, IQWrench Opta, from Crane Electronics, is simple to use and more versatile than a simple audit wrench and comes with comprehensive SPC capabilities.  Brochure available  

News from Crane Electronics (24 October 2007)

Analysing and logging torque characteristics

Supplier of torque related equipment has introduced an electronic torque analyser, a torque wrench with 'slipping' technology and a torque activated logging system.

News from MHH Engineering ( 7 August 2007)

Torque wrenches for testing bolts and fasteners

Mark-10 has announced the STW torque wrenches, designed for testing application and removal torque on bolts and other fasteners.

News from Mark-10 ( 2 May 2007)

Drive turns washing machines green

 User application article   The TorqSense transducer from Sensor Technology helped Technical Solution of Stoke-on-Trent research ways of making the motors in washing machines more energy efficient.  Brochure available  

News from Sensor Technology (17 April 2007)

Fire sprinkler systems get safety torque

 User application article   The TorqSense unit from Sensor Technology has changed validating process for bespoke Fireset sprinkler systems built by Grundfos Pumps in Leighton Buzzard.  Brochure available  

News from Sensor Technology (17 April 2007)

NVH and torque testing systems data analysed

Sciemetric has launched noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and torque testing systems, SigPOD NVH and SigPOD Torque, which combine automated on-the-line and off-line analysis using QualityWorX.

News from Sciemetric Instruments ( 9 April 2007)

Cap release torque measuring instrument

 User application article   Crane Electronics helped Thornton and Ross to overcome a torque measurement problem by designing a special baseplate that mounts on the CapStar II instrument to hold it securely.  Brochure available  

News from Crane Electronics ( 4 April 2007)

Torque data collectors with rotary transducers

 User application article   Johnson Controls is relying upon Crane Electronics' TorqueStar Opta torque data collectors with CheckStar rotary transducers to audit the assembly processes used on threaded fasteners.  Brochure available  

News from Crane Electronics ( 2 April 2007)

Torsional vibration and ripple analysis

Datum Electronics has the capability to prepare specialist measurement systems to assist with the analysis of dynamic torque in a wide range of applications.

News from Datum Electronics ( 2 April 2007)

Torque sensing products improve performance

Datum Electronics'range of torque sensing products, improving performance and reliability, is available with competitive pricing and a range from 2Nm up to 10,000Nm.

News from Datum Electronics (20 March 2007)

Wireless torque tool control system

The correct torque tools selected for each fastening operation are essential in critical vehicle assembly work, also that all joints are tightened to the exact torque required.  Brochure available  

News from Crane Electronics (15 March 2007)

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