Product category:
Torque measurement
News Release from: Norbar Torque Tools | Subject: TruTorque torque wrench
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 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.
Norbar Torque Tools has introduced one of the most significant new torque wrench designs in its history, the 'TruTorque' Norbar said that the aim of its design team was to produce the best possible tool using the latest materials and engineering techniques for UK and World markets and at a competitive price
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 11 Jul 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Key objectives were to produce a wrench that is durable and will stay in calibration for as long as possible, even when used regularly in tough workshop conditions.
The new wrench uses an improved mechanism that still retains some of the elements from the original tried and tested design.
* Simple adjustment - adjustment is simplicity itself, said Norbar to manufacturingtalk.com, with the coarse scale on the handle and a micrometer for fine setting.
Whereas some well known wrenches need an 'arm wrestler' to adjust them, the new Norbar Wrench moves with fingertip control over the whole length of the scale.
The new grip design is extremely comfortable with excellent slip resistance in all conditions.
The TruTorque models cover a total torque range from 20 to 300Nm in five models.
All sizes offer bi-directional torque control, essential for left hand threads and for controlling the maximum torque when undoing bolts.
Ratchets are reversible for ease of positioning and have a narrow engagement angle so they can be used in tight spaces.
* Accuracy - the Trutorque is accurate to +/ - 3% of reading, exceeding all international standards, said Norbar.
Each wrench is supplied with a traceable calibration certificate.
A lock is incorporated to prevent accidental adjustment of the set torque.
The tools are still made in England by Norbar and calibrated in-house with traceability to Norbar's UKAS accredited torque calibration laboratory. Request a free brochure from Norbar Torque Tools ...
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