Archive for the 'Torque Wrench' Category
Men Take Car Care Seriously
Which really is man’s best friend, his car or his dog? A lot has been written about the dog being the man’s best friend. I say his best friend is his car. Does a man’s garage not overflow with car care products while his dog is allotted a box in the corner for his things? Does he not spend the whole of Sunday polishing and buffing his car while he grudgingly takes some measly minutes to give his dog a bath?
As far as car care products go, the man will surely have polishes, waxes, cleaners and varied tools, like a torque wrench, in his garage. His fender will be buffed to perfection and the tires will look like they have not been used in weeks. He will spend hours waxing and polishing the body of his car. Listen to him swear to high heavens when sweet little raindrops decide to bless his beloved car.
Torque Wrench-Beam Type
There are two common types of torque wrenches for home use; the “beam” type and the “clicker” type. Today we will talk about the beam type. The beam type torque wrench is the least expensive torque wrench.
The beam wrench works by the beam bending in response to the torque applied. This type is very simple, reliable, and accurate, and there is little that can go wrong with it when used properly. When tightening a bolt, make sure to only apply force in the center of the handle. This allows the beam to bend in the manner it was designed to indicate the correct torque. Do not over torque the wrench or the beam may bend permanently. Do not drop the wrench because rough handling can bend the pointer arm or pointer. If the pointer is bent, it can be bent back to the center without affecting accuracy. If the beam is bent it cannot be bent back.
Torque Wrench
When the tightness of a screw or bolt is critical, a torque wrench is used. This tool is used to precisely apply the proper tension to match the manufactures specifications.
It is very important to have a reliable, accurate torque wrench to properly tighten fasteners to specification. A torque wrench is used to measure the precise amount of pressure (torque) applied to a bolt. This is usually done to assure you do not over-tighten the bolt and thereby strip threads.