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Improved electronic torque wrench
Richard Abr. Herder KG, based in Solingen, A high measurement accuracy of ± 1% indicate that the set
Germany, says that it has made its tolerance is guaranteed for all reading values torque is approaching or
TORCOTRONIC, a microprocessor-controlled (± 1 digit). The TORCOTRONIC II has been reached.
electronic torque wrench, even better. includes an RS232 Up to 2,000 records can be saved and
The TORCOTRONIC II is available in two bi-directional serial exported to MS Excel. Each record contains the
versions: model 120, with a working range interface and number, measured value, minimum, nominal
from 10Nm to 120Nm, and model 350, with a runs on and maximum value, together with the unit,
working range from 70Nm to 350Nm. Each two standard or status, date and time.
model includes a removable reversible rechargeable AA In addition to the TORCOTRONIC electronic
ratchet with a ½” square batteries. Several references torque wrench, the delivery package includes a
drive, 9 x 12mm or 14 x are programmable, preventing user data cable, together with software for a
18mm female end fittings errors and simplifying daily work with a Windows PC, detailed operating instructions
provide the basis for range of attachments. The simple icon-based and a test certificate, as per DIN EN ISO 6789,
successful work, even on menu guidance can be followed on the LCD type I, class B, are also included with the
difficult assembly problems. graphic display. Visual and acoustic signals torque wrench.
MAHLE Powertrain sticks with Crane
MAHLE Powertrain, specialists in the automobile and engine industry, has added two new Crane products at its UK production plant.
MAHLE Powertrain has relied on Crane Electronics’ torque control products for over a decade and decided to upgrade its equipment with the
latest generation of Crane products, the ProWrench Opta and the Torquestar Opta.
The ProWrench Opta, a digital torque wrench which is compact, portable and highly adaptable, is not just an audit tool. It can be used for low
volume tightening or to rectify joints where the torque is found to be incorrect. A range of attachments can be fitted to suit each tightening
application. The electronic wrench is point of load insensitive which means results will even be reliable when it is being used at odd angles.
“With the ProWrench Opta we can check all the bolts on a particular engine in one go by programming it with a sequence of appropriate values.
This represents an invaluable time-saving feature,” explains Dave Burton, production engineer, from MAHLE’s Wellingborough production plant.
For high-volume tightening MAHLE Powertrain uses air and hand wrenches. As
One nailing tool
these tools are not networked, their capability has to be checked and documented as
part of an auditing strategy. MAHLE Powertrain uses a Mobile Tool Testing Station
now does it all
(MTTS) from Crane for this
purpose and at the heart of this
system is the new TorqueStar
Opta data collector.
The ProWrench Opta and
TorqueStar Opta are both part
of a tool range that shares the
same user interface and
software. This gives the added
advantage of being able to store
all of their data in only one
database.
BRALO introduces ‘perfect’ tool
Powers Fasteners has introduced the Trak-It C4 gas BRALO has increased its range of riveting
nailer, which it says is up to 40% more powerful tools for insert nuts with the introduction of the
than the current available gas nailers on the TR-2000 model, which it says is the perfect tool for
market. line production works.
Trak-It C4 is a portable system that eliminates the “With its one step riveting and unscrewing process,
need for compressors and hoses, which can bring not only does it have a great work and riveting
significant dangers to a jobsite. It can fasten 65mm capacity, but also offers easy handling.”
nails in hard concrete, as well as handling up to 50mm The new pneumatic tool has been designed to cover
in wood, concrete, steel or sand-lime stone. The Trak-It all the users’ needs regarding its riveting capacity:
C4 gas nailer comes in a compact case with 2 batteries from M4 to M12 in all
and a charger. materials (steel, aluminium,
stand
“The Trak-It C4 has redefined high volume gas stainless steel). Next to this B8
fastening for steel and wood to both steel and tool, BRALO has also the Fastener Fair - Coventry
concrete. Speed, power and rugged durability are the TR1000 specially designed 11-12 June 2008
hallmarks of this revolutionary fastening product line.” for M3 to M8 insert nuts.
www.fastenerfair.com
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