When to Use a Hydraulic Torque Wrench 1/20/16 9:00 AM Maxpro Corporation Power plants. Steel mills. Pipelines. These are some of the places where you’ll find hydraulic torque wrenches hard at work. Hydraulic torque wrenches operate using a pump driven by either electric or pneumatic power. They are industrial strength wrenches able to exert a […]

When to Use an Electric Torque Wrench 2/3/16 9:00 AM Maxpro Corporation Quiet. Accurate. Recordable. These are some of the terms that describe electric torque wrenches. They’re more accurate than pneumatic torque wrenches, with an accuracy range of plus or minus three percent. And because they can be plugged in, electric torque wrenches will work

Industrial Bolting Tools: A Primer 1/6/16 9:30 AM Maxpro Corporation Industrial bolting tools such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electric torque wrenches help build bridges, dig pipelines and power nuclear plants. In today’s blog post, we’ll discuss the uses, advantages and potential drawbacks of each type of wrench, with the help of MaxPro Corporation President Tom

17025: Industrial Torque Wrench Calibration 12/9/15 10:00 AM Maxpro Corporation Torque = force x distance This equation is the basis for all torque calibration and testing. But who tests the testers? If you use an outside laboratory for industrial torque wrench calibration, it’s important to find one that has ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. ISO/IEC 17025 was

How Frequently Should Industrial Torque Wrenches Be Recalibrated? 11/17/15 11:00 AM Maxpro Corporation Some tools can function for a long time without needing much special care, while others require regular adjustment. Torque wrenches fall into that second category, demanding regular calibration performed by professionals. How frequently should you recalibrate industrial torque wrenches? It depends on

When to Use a Pneumatic Torque Wrench 1/27/16 11:00 AM Maxpro Corporation Pneumatic torque wrenches call to mind the old Timex slogan: they take a licking and keep on ticking. These wrenches are known for their durability. As MaxPro Corporation President Tom Macey said recently, workers using the wrenches to build bridges “can drop it

Industrial Bolting Tools: A Primer 1/6/16 9:30 AM Maxpro Corporation Industrial bolting tools such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electric torque wrenches help build bridges, dig pipelines and power nuclear plants. In today’s blog post, we’ll discuss the uses, advantages and potential drawbacks of each type of wrench, with the help of MaxPro Corporation President Tom