Torque Wrench

[QIKXR6]

All torque wrenches require periodic re-calibration. Depending on where in its working range it's mainly set and how often its used.

Clicker style wrenches are normally stored incorrectly long term and can cause the spring to settle.

For those that are unfamiliar with these tools, Never wind a clicker wrench all the way out to the stop or past the maximum rating, when stored they need to be set on the lowest numerical setting.

Before use if it has been stored for a while, cycle the wrench on a low setting with a bolt held in a vice to get all the working surfaces lubricated again.

[Ciaran]

Norbar specialize in torque equipment, so they'd be my go to - also what we use at work on all sites.

There's also the top brands like Snap-on which you can get, all depends on how much you're willing to pay.

Calibration is key to keeping them in good working condition though, and just make sure you don't throw them around (always keep it in its case when not in use and take care when handling them).

[PTR_NITRO_FG]

Interesting stuff

[Ciaran]

And yeah they all need calibrating, digital ones not as much as click-type ones but they all still do periodically.

[PTR_NITRO_FG]

Where in WA to do calibrating? Or just Google search?

[Ciaran]

Or just Google search?

[PTR_NITRO_FG]

Will do!

[Z2TT]

Funny this thread came up, just Today I went shopping and got a Mechpro one (Repco) for $100. I'm going to take it to that calibration place to see how accurate it is and post back. $100 Wrench is going to be responsible for a $8000 motor but I have trust in it. f*ck paying $600 for a Wrench that probably cost the same to make as the cheaper ones, hopefully I don't learn the hard way.

Edited 31/05/15 03:59 PM by Z2TT

[PhilMeUp]

A Snap-On TECH2FR100 would be a good choice for general use.

I’ve got two Snap-On digital torque wrenches. I bought both on eBay US.

I bought the TECH3FR250 for $US220.00. The exchange rate was almost exactly 1:1 at the time (August 2011). Ah, the good ol’ days… Postage for that was $US64.

I bought the TECH2FR100 (3/8” drive) for $US189.50. The exchange rate was 0.87 at the time (August 2013). Postage for that was $US15, but I had that sent to Shipito, where it was resent to me with a bunch of other stuff later.

I don’t use any 3/8” sockets, so have a 3/8” to 1/2” adaptor on there.

The TECH3FR250 (1/2” drive) goes up to the required 300Nm for the BA/BF front bearing hubs, but that’s the only time that I’ve needed that much torque.

Both were used, but almost new.

I often buy stuff like this in the US and then have it sent to Shipito. I bunch stuff up over a period of time, and then have it all sent together in one box. This means that things often sit there for up to a couple of months, but it’s often a matter of actually being able to find the specialised item that I’m after.

TECH2FR100:





TECH3FR250:

[Wilko16]

Just keep hunting around on eBay for some second had ones,