Category: Industry News

Torque Tools Training: It All Comes Down to Operator Training

Author: Catherine Whitton May 10, 2018 In Bolting Equipment, Industry News, Tools and Bolts
“Operator error” is often cited in root cause analyses during the investigations that occur in the wake of a significant industrial accident. And when it comes to determining why that operator error happened in the first place, lack of proper operator training…
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Proper Bolt Tightening Procedure

Author: Catherine Whitton October 24, 2017 In Industry News
It might seem like common sense, but taking the extra time to make sure you’ve performed the correct bolt tightening sequence can make a massive difference in an application. Flanged connections only work when every component is correct. A leading…
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Hydraulic Torque Wrench or Pneumatic Torque Wrench: Which is Right for You?

Author: Catherine Whitton August 11, 2017 In Bolting Equipment, Industry News
The short answer is that it depends on the application. Like our children, both tools have positive and negative characteristics so it’s important to look at the specific attributes of each. Speed Pneumatic torque wrenches win the race. A typical…
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