Torque Wrench Instrument Information
Torque wrenches are essential for achieving precise torque in assembly and maintenance work, making them a key part of Fox Valley Metrology’s accredited calibration services. Through frequent use, torque wrenches naturally drift out of calibration over time, impacting accuracy. Whether you use click-type, beam, or digital torque wrenches, we offer ISO/IEC 17025 accredited torque wrench calibration services with full NIST traceability, conveniently located near you or on-site.
Our technicians calibrate each torque wrench with meticulous attention to accuracy across its entire torque range. While we can accommodate unique calibration requests, our standard torque wrench calibration process includes an inspection at key percentages of the torque wrench’s full torque range:
- 20%
- 60%
- 100%
…with three readings taken at each of these points to ensure repeatability and reliability.
With this thorough process, we ensure your torque wrench performs accurately from its minimum setting to its maximum rated torque.
Fox Valley Metrology’s ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Torque Wrench Calibration Services Include:
- Click Torque Wrench Calibration
- Beam Torque Wrench Calibration
- Digital Torque Wrench Calibration
- Torque Driver Calibration
What is a Torque Wrench?
A tool used to apply very precise torque (rotational force) to fasteners, such as nuts and bolts. On one end, there is a socket, with a form of torque readout on the other. The socket is placed onto the fastener and turned until the specified torque is reached, preventing overtightening or undertightening.
Common Torque Wrench Uses
A torque wrench is often used to tighten fasteners, such as nuts and bolts, to a specified torque. By using a torque wrench, you can ensure the at the fastener is tightened enough (as to not come loose) or not overtightened (as to prevent damaing the fastener).
Common Torque Wrench Types
Function:
- Indicating Torque Wrench
- Setting Torque Wrench
Readout:
- Digital Torque Wrench
Construction:
- Beam Torque Wrench
- Click-Type Torque Wrench
- Deflecting Beam Torque Wrench
- Electronic Torque Wrench
- Hydraulic Torque Wrench
- Impact Wrench
- Dynamometric Wrench
- Mechatronic Torque Wrench
- Slipper Torque Wrench
Range:
- Inch Pound Torque Wrench
- Foot Pound Torque Wrench
- Nm Torque Wrench
Common Torque Wrench Brands We Support
- CDI Torque Wrench Calibration
- Snap-On Torque Wrench Calibration
- Sturtevant Richmont Torque Wrench Calibration
- Proto Torque Wrench Calibration
- Williams Torque Wrench Calibration
- Mountz Torque Wrench Calibration
- Armstrong Tools Torque Wrench Calibration
- Gearwrench Torque Wrench Calibration
- Tohnichi Torque Wrench Calibration
- Britool Torque Wrench Calibration
- Craftsman Torque Wrench Calibration
- Gedore Torque Wrench Calibration
- Husky Torque Wrench Calibration
- Kobalt Torque Wrench Calibration
- Mac Tools Torque Wrench Calibration
- Mastercraft Torque Wrench Calibration
- Matco Torque Wrench Calibration
- Milwaukee Torque Wrench Calibration
- Norbar Torque Wrench Calibration
- Pittsburgh Torque Wrench Calibration
- And many more!
Torque Wrench Calibration Services
Function:
- Indicating Torque Wrench Calibration
- Setting Torque Wrench Calibration
Readout:
- Digital Torque Wrench Calibration
Construction:
- Beam Torque Wrench Calibration
- Click-Type Torque Wrench Calibration
- Deflecting Beam Torque Wrench Calibration
- Electronic Torque Wrench Calibration
- Hydraulic Torque Wrench Calibration
- Impact Wrench Calibration
- Dynamometric Wrench Calibration
- Mechatronic Torque Wrench Calibration
- Slipper Torque Wrench Calibration
Range:
- Inch Pound Torque Wrench Calibration
- Foot Pound Torque Wrench Calibration
- Nm Torque Wrench Calibration
Size:
- 1/4 Inch Torque Wrench Calibration
- 3/8 Inch Torque Wrench Calibration
- 1/2 Inch Torque Wrench Calibration
- 3/4 Inch Torque Wrench Calibration
- 1 Inch Torque Wrench Calibration
Common torque wrench calibrations
1/4-Inch Drive
Torque Range: 20 to 200 in-lbs (1.6 to 16.6 ft-lbs)
Best For:
- Small fasteners in applications like electronics, bicycles, and light automotive work.
Advantages:
- Precise for low-torque applications.
- Lightweight and easy to handle.
3/8-Inch Drive
Torque Range: 15 to 250 ft-lbs
Best For:
- General Automotive Tasks (e.g., spark plugs, small engine bolts) and light to medium-duty work.
Advantages:
- Versatile and widely used
- Suitable for a broad range of applications
1/2-Inch Drive
Torque Range: 30 to 1,000 ft-lbs
Best For:
- Larger bolts in automotive work (e.g., lug nuts, suspension components), construction, and heavy machinery.
Advantages:
- Ideal for medium to heavy-duty applications
- Capable of handling higher torque values
3/4-Inch Drive
Torque Range: 100 to 2,000 ft-lbs
Best For:
- Industrial and heavy-duty applications like trucks, buses, and large equipment
Advantages:
- Handles very high torque
- Suitable for large fasteners
1-Inch Drive
Torque Range: 200 to 3,000+ ft-lbs
Best For:
- Large-scale industrial and construction applications, such as pipelines, heavy machinery, and structural assemblies
Advantages:
- Extremely robust and designed for the highest torque requirements
1/4-Inch Drive
Torque Range: 20 to 200 in-lbs (1.6 to 16.6 ft-lbs)
Best For:
- Small fasteners in applications like electronics, bicycles, and light automotive work.
Advantages:
- Precise for low-torque applications.
- Lightweight and easy to handle.
3/8-Inch Drive
Torque Range: 15 to 250 ft-lbs
Best For:
- General Automotive Tasks (e.g., spark plugs, small engine bolts) and light to medium-duty work.
Advantages:
- Versatile and widely used
- Suitable for a broad range of applications
1/2-Inch Drive
Torque Range: 30 to 1,000 ft-lbs
Best For:
- Larger bolts in automotive work (e.g., lug nuts, suspension components), construction, and heavy machinery.
Advantages:
- Ideal for medium to heavy-duty applications
- Capable of handling higher torque values
3/4-Inch Drive
Torque Range: 100 to 2,000 ft-lbs
Best For:
- Industrial and heavy-duty applications like trucks, buses, and large equipment
Advantages:
- Handles very high torque
- Suitable for large fasteners
1-Inch Drive
Torque Range: 200 to 3,000+ ft-lbs
Best For:
- Large-scale industrial and construction applications, such as pipelines, heavy machinery, and structural assemblies
Advantages:
- Extremely robust and designed for the highest torque requirements
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Drive Size
1. Fastener Size: Match the drive size to the size of the fasteners being tightened.
2. Torque Requirements: Ensure the drive size can handle the torque values needed for the task.
3. Application Type: Use smaller drives for precision and larger drives for heavy-duty applications.
4. Tool Compatibility: Ensure the drive size matches your sockets and other tools.
Common Torque Wrench Models
- CDI 2503MFRMH Torque Wrench Calibration
- CDI 1002MFRMH Torque Wrench Calibration
- CDI 2502MRMH Torque Wrench Calibration
- CDI 752MFRMH Torque Wrench Calibration
- Proto 6014C Torque Wrench Calibration
- Williams 1002MFRMHW Torque Wrench Calibration
- Snap-On TE6FUA Torque Wrench Calibration
- Snap-On QD1R200 Torque Wrench Calibration
- Proto 6064C Torque Wrench Calibration
- CDI 1502MRMH Torque Wrench Calibration
