New Torque Tools From Dill Air Controls Make TPMS Installation Easier
The new Dill TPMS Torque Tools are designed to easily install the hex nut on the valve stem. The torque values are pre-set, eliminating the need to adjust a torque wrench before and after install, the company says. According to Dill, using the Torque Tools will save the technician time and minimize the chance of an error during the installation process.
Florida Pneumatic Offers Torque-Controlled 1/2″ Impact Wrench with Digital Display
The FP-745TCI is a torque-controlled 1/2″ impact wrench to incorporate a graduated torque setting dial whereby the operator can select four specific torque settings in the forward direction. It also features built-in indicator lights to show the operator when the correct torque level is reached.
ACDelco Tools Offers 1/2″ Digital Torque Adapter
Standard functions include torque setting, measurement setting and mode setting. The tool operates in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directions.
MountzPro Introduces Its True Dual Scale Torque Wrench
The torque wrench is calibrated in both scales of measurement.
Installing Torque-To-Yield Suspension Components
What do some ball joints, tie rods and suspension components have in common with engines? The answer is Torque-to-Yield (TTY) fasteners. TTY fasteners are mounting fasteners which are torqued beyond the state of elasticity and therefore undergo plastic transformation, causing them to become permanently elongated.
Download Torque Achievements to Your PC with Beta Tools’ Digital Torque Wrench
Record and save all critical torque achievements right to your computer.
Matco Tools’ New Impact Wrench Packs 1,300 Pounds of Torque
Tool company launches the MT2769 1/2-inch impact wrench with features such as one-hand forward/reverse push-button design, reinforced clutch mechanism, rear housing power adjustment and a tip valve variable speed throttle provide techs with the power and speed they are looking for in an impact wrench.
Wheel Bearing Torque Dos and Don’ts
While it may appear to be easier to use an impact wrench, it is not recommended. OEM and bearing manufacturers always recommend using a torque wrench for installation. During removal, an impact wrench can damage the axle nut threads and shock the CV joints. It can also create a false sense of security when adjusting a nut or bolt, which may be under or over torqued.
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Test Prep: Torque Converter Basics
The concept of using a torque converter, oil pump, planetary gear sets, clutches, bands and a computer-controlled hydraulic valve body to transmit torque and to change gear ratios is relatively simple. To illustrate, the torque converter allows the engine to idle in gear with the vehicle stopped and multiplies engine torque during the initial stages of acceleration.
Snap-on Offers TechAngle Torque Wrenches
The advanced technology and intuitive design of the new Snap-on TechAngle Torque Wrenches make it possible to tighten fasteners to exacting torque and angle standards faster and more accurately, even under the most demanding conditions.