Tools exist to make work easier. Nails call for a claw hammer, and screws, a screwdriver. But when it comes to tightening and loosening fasteners, the best tool for the job is not as clear. Should you use a wrench, a ratchet, or any other torque tool in existence?

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Based in Canada, RAD is a leading manufacturer of torque equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic and battery-powered torque wrenches.

With more than 21 years’ industry experience, you’ll find these high-quality tools at work in a number of different critical industries. (more…)

Between ladders and scaffolding, heavy equipment and chemical and electrical hazards, an industrial construction site can be a dangerous place to work.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make your workplace safer. Read on to learn more about industrial construction worker safety. (more…)

When you buy a new tool, you want to know that it’s effective, but also that it’s safe.

Fortunately, torque tools are like a lot of consumer products: they’re designed with user safety in mind. Here are some things to consider when you’re looking for your next tool.

1. With Reduced Tool Operation Time Comes Less Chance For An Accident

It’s a pretty obvious equation: the less time it takes to complete a task, the less time there is for something to go wrong. When you choose a tool that reduces the time it takes to finish a job properly, you’ve lowered the probability you’ll have an accident. (more…)

When you’re working on a wind turbine high off the ground, there isn’t much time to worry whether you’ve brought the right tools.

That’s why so many professionals in this field trust the wind industry torque tools made by RAD, designed to be precise yet extremely durable.

Companies like General Electric and Siemens trust RAD tools to construct and maintain wind power facilities around the globe because they know these wrenches can meet the unique needs of their industry. (more…)

Every job requires the right tool. Using the wrong tool can make your job a lot harder, and potentially even dangerous.

The same holds true for the components you use to help your tools function more efficiently, such as the reaction arms often used with torque wrenches.

In this blog post, we’ll look at how to choose and install a torque wrench reaction arm with the help of our partners at RAD Torque. (more…)

Maxpro Corporation of Horsham, PA achieved ISO 17025 status for calibration services in October. “This has been a company goal of ours for several years”, president Tom Macey said.

“This will elevate our company to world class status as a leader in our specialty market of high capacity torque equipment.”

Maxpro now offers ISO 17025 calibrations for manual, pneumatic, electric, battery, and hydraulic torque wrenches, along with pressure gauges and torque transducers. (more…)

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We write quite a bit about torque equipment for the wind industry here. It makes sense: torque wrenches are crucial to ensuring wind turbines function properly.

Today we wanted to take a different approach, writing about the turbines themselves and exploring the difference between the standard wind turbine design and some interesting variations on harnessing wind energy.

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Wind Turbine Torque Tools and Why You Need Them

Most, if not all, machinery needs maintenance at some point in time, and wind turbines are no different. A big part of maintenance involves taking off nuts and bolts and re-attaching them during the assembly stage. This is when torque settings become especially important. Bolts need to be tightened according to a predetermined torque setting to ensure the smooth and safe running of the machine. The manufacturer determines torque settings.

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