Torque Wrench Calibration Services

Kalari - Review

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 01:40:00 +0000

Thank you Tom for your quality of service, its hard to find good help these days!

Appreciate your feedback, thank you Paul.

SEM Group - Feedback

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Thank you both for the prompt and professional service, I will be recommending your services to all our project managers.

Adam

SEM Group of Companies

Torque Wrench for the New Toyota Camry Towbar Application

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 21:30:00 +0000

Torque Wrench for the New Toyota Camry Towbar Application Recently TWCS was contacted by a Toyota dealer asking for a 3/8" drive torque wrench with a maximum setting of 150Nm. A 3/8" drive torque wrench is not available for that setting. The reason this torque wrench was required is for the new model Camry towbar mounting bolts which no longer have washers and instead have a 17mm high torque bolt that has to be torqued up to 150Nm. Due to very limited access bet...

Back Off !!

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 04:30:00 +0000

The biggest killer of calibration on torque wrenches with an internal spring is operators who do not back the torque wrench setting off after use. The best practice is to always return the setting to just under the minimum setting. This allows the spring to return to its natural free length and will help to maintain the calibration of the wrench. Torque wrenches that are left wound up on high torque settings will generally fail calibration tests compared to ones that have been back...

Digital Torque Wrenches

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 05:20:00 +0000

A lot of people who purchase a digital torque wrench believe that they are self-calibrating and that the calibration of the wrench doesn't need to be checked. Nothing could be further from the truth. When you turn on your digital torque wrench, it does a "self-check" (much like a late model motor vehicle when you start it up) to make sure the transducer and internal circuitry are ok, but it doesn't calibrate itself.
So digital torque wrenches nee...

Cost V's Quality

Thu, 12 May 2016 07:45:00 +0000

Some of the most frequently asked questions that I get are: What is a good Torque wrench?
Is this Torque wrench any good?
What Torque Wrench do you recommend?
How much does a decent Torque Wrench cost? A torque wrench is no different to any other product. There are always cheap brands available and then there are the ones that cost a lot more. Cheap torque wrenches generally have no spare parts available. If something goes wrong, the wrench becomes a th...

Checking Preload

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 06:50:00 +0000

Need to check the starting preload of a gearbox or differential? TWCS recommends that this critical application is best performed with a digital, dial or beam style wrench that is within calibration standards. Out of calibration torque wrenches can cause numerous problems, including premature bearing failure. Although these wrenches are generally more expensive, they provide a definitive reading, taking the guess work out of the job and ensuring a high level of repair. ...

Dealing with Voltage

Sat, 09 Jan 2016 03:05:00 +0000

In today's society, Occupational Health and Safety is paramount with businesses constantly looking for safer work practices. If your business deals with voltage, TWCS recommends the use of an insulated torque wrench. Don't put yourself at risk in any voltage applications, whether it be a 12v battery, the ever-expanding high voltage hybrid vehicle market, electrical switchboard or power generation applications, using a non-insulated wrench can lead to a short circuit res...

Production Style Torque Wrenches

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 01:45:00 +0000

Has your business ever considered using a Production Style Torque Wrench? What is a Production Style Torque Wrench? Good question! A Production Style Torque Wrench is used for applications in a large range of industries from production & assembly to aviation.
Production Style Torque Wrenches come pre-set to a torque value that is required for the particular application. However, if the torque value requires amendment, the pre-set can be changed; it is not set for life!
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Testimonial - Clarke Energy

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 22:20:00 +0000

Another Happy Customer.....thanks Marcel! Tom calibrates all of our Torque Wrenches for us within a day's notice and is done on site at our Thebarton premises. He provides a professional service with the most competitive rates in Australia and would recommend Tom's services to any Company that requires Torque Wrench Calibration and Repairs. Marcel Sobarzo - Procurement Coordinator, Clarke Energy Australia. ...

Slipping Ratchet Heads

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 07:34:00 +0000

Many injuries can be caused by slipping ratchet heads on torque wrenches especially when high torque values are required. These injuries can be minimised by repairing the wrench as soon as the slipping ratchet is noticed. The slipping of the ratchet will only increase in frequency the longer it is left in service, increasing the possibility of injury to the user. Ratchet repair kits are available for most well-known brands of torque wrenches, but be aware that for some of...

Torque Wrench Extension Tool Precautions

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:05:00 +0000

If a Torque wrench is used with an extension i.e. crows foot spanner, this will extend the handle length and the actual torque will be greater than the set torque on the Torque Wrench. If you are using an extension which changes the length of your Torque Wrench here is a simple calculation so you can set your Torque Wrench to accurately achieve the desired torque. Calculation formula: Torque wrench setting = desired torque x wrench length / wrench length + extension length For e...

Industrial Torque Wrench Setting Adjustment

Sat, 05 Sep 2015 09:30:00 +0000

Avoid using a shifter on adjusting nuts as this will wear the scale of your wrench. Use a 7/8" socket your wrench will love you for it, and last longer. A very common complaint with industrial style torque wrenches is that the scale on the adjusting nut is very hard to see and inevitably results in replacement of the adjusting nut. The best way to adjust an industrial style Torque Wrench is with a socket on a ratchet, this way the scale remains like new. When a sh...

New Professional Wrenches Now Available!

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 06:00:00 +0000

The Norbar Professional Torque Wrench has been re-engineered to be even more accurate, durable and easy to use. The core principles of accuracy, durability and comfort are carried over but every component part is new and improved. Compared to other torque wrenches, Norbar's 'harmonic drive' scale provides a long scale length for good resolution and accurate setting in both scale units. By contrast, micrometre type scales allow accurate setting in the primary scale unit ...

Testimonial

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks for the feedback Simon.

Tom checked 2 torque wrenches for me at short notice (the same day I rang him), one required adjustment which he returned to me the following day.

I was impressed with Tom's informative, friendly & professional manner and the prompt service he provided.

Simon Hanson

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TWCS mobile vehicle - 7 days a week!

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:00:00 +0000

Save yourself some valuable downtime....let us come to you! TWCS mobile vehicle is fitted with Protest Equipment for checking & re-calibration, and covers all makes and models of Torque wrenches up to the range of 1500Nm, including Torque Screwdrivers. Our Protest equipment is certified annually to NATA standards to ensure accuracy is maintained at all times. Let TWCS do your work for you, including paperwork! Yes we provide Testing & Tagging, with calibration...