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Listing of all 48 news releases from Crane Electronics:

Digital wrenches help Nissan with torque values

User application article Using ProWrench Opta digital torque wrenches from Crane, Nissan has introduced a new method of carrying out checks of the torque values of critical fastenings in its Sunderland manufacturing plant. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics ( 3 October 2008)

Crane unveils torque and tool management software

Crane Electronics has introduced Opta, its tool and torque management software that offers an integrated analysis of all relevant torque-related information. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics (29 September 2008)

JRS Opta's test benches speed up tool-testing

Crane Electronics has brought out a new line of JRS Opta (Joint Rate Simulator) computer-controlled test benches. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics ( 2 September 2008)

Torque system ensures correct tightening

User application article An essential requirement of a torque control system was to recognise those engines which require additional tightening of an exhaust manifold before they are fitted to the vehicle. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics (16 July 2008)

Torque wrench is comfortable and communicates

An ergonomically comfortable torque wrench is claimed to offer most advanced measurement technology, storage and SPC capabilities currently available in tools of its type. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics ( 4 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)

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)

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)

Crane's angle and torque wrench has 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)

Torque and angle wrenches approved

Torque and angle wrenches have gained homologation from a major global car manufacturer, satisfying users' standards based on DIN ISO 6789 standard - assembly tools for screws and nuts. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics (30 July 2007)

Furniture fixings for required torque standards

User application article A leading flatpack furniture manufacturer uses electronic torque tools supplied by Crane Electronics to test the torque of wood screws. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics (25 May 2007)

Torque control technology at Indian exhibition

Crane Electronics has introduced its torque control and management products to the Indian market at the Indian Machine Tool Exhibition (IMTEX) held on the 18th to 24th of January in Bangalore. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics (20 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)

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)

Torque management and control products

Crane Electronics has expanded its worldwide distributor network with the appointment of a new distributor in Taiwan for its torque management and control products. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics ( 1 March 2007)

Joint rate simulator torque tool testing for Ford

User application article Having purchased a Crane Electronics JRS Opta joint rate simulator, Ford Otosan truck plant can now carry out all tool testing within a short time and without disturbing the production line. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics ( 4 January 2007)

Torque tool controller with a rotary transducer

User application article Crane Electronics' long term solution for Alcon consisted of its tool controller, TMAC Opta, with a rotary transducer, CheckStar. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics (13 November 2006)

Test bench documents torque wrench results

Even though mechanical torque wrenches have some slight disadvantages compared to digital wrenches, they are still widely used in production environments, said Crane Electronics. Brochure available

News from Crane Electronics ( 7 November 2006)

Torque indicator and data collector is portable

Crane Electronics' portable torque indicator and data collector enables the operator to view and store rundown traces of torque versus time multiple torque traces can be downloaded to a PC or laptop. Brochure available