We hope you’ve gotten some use out of our recent series of video blog posts discussing the various torque tools Maxpro has to offer.

The Digital B-RAD powered torque wrenches are the world’s fi­rst digital, cordless, and lithium-ion battery tool on the market. They offer advanced patented technology containing digital display and single increment torque settings.In this week’s post, we’ll walk you through the set-up procedure for the Digital B-RAD torque wrench.

Watch the clip below to hear Maxpro President Tom Macey explain this battery-operated tool.

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I am often asked to explain the differences between the RAD torque-controlled guns and standard impact guns.  Both of these tools today are available in battery, electric and pneumatic styles.  Even though these tools look similar is appearance the differences between these two types of tools is dramatic.

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There are a number of ways to check bolt tightness.

There is the “turn-of-nut” method. There are direct tension indicators, single-use mechanical load cells which show when the required tension in a fastener has been reached.

 And then there is calibrated wrench pre-tensioning, one of the simplest methods to check bolts for tightness. Here are the steps you’ll need to take when using this method. (more…)

Many of the things that hold our world together are held together by bolts. And those bolts are firmly held in place thanks to proper tightening by industrial torque wrenches.

In this blog post, we’ll learn more about these invaluable tools and the types of jobs where they’re used. (more…)

When we look back at previous posts, we see that Battery Torque Wrenches are among the most popular items that we sell. It makes sense for this blog to share our latest updates about the Battery Torque Wrenches. We’re going to discuss the differences between B-RAD Select BL and B-RAD Select BL Offset. This blog will get into detail about what the perks and benefits of each and why they still are popular.

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Torque transducers are testing and verification instruments that check the accuracy of torque wrenches.

Manufacturers, construction crews and service companies use transducers to perform spot checks on their torque wrenches. These checks, coupled with yearly torque wrench calibration, can give customers assurance that torque equipment meets expectations. (more…)

In industries such as mining and aerospace, there’s little room for error. At best, a mistake can shut down production and cost the company money. At worst, a mistake can cost someone their livelihood or even their life.

Every RAD air torque wrench receives individual calibration, and is ISO 17025 accredited in order to ensure joint integrity. These tools are significantly more accurate than impact wrenches, and are often more exact than manual “click-type” torque wrenches, which in many cases are over-pulled by their operators.That’s why it’s important to have safe, accurate torque tools when working in these environments, and a commitment to accuracy and safety is what makes RAD torque systems unique. (more…)

Industrial bolting tools such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electric torque wrenches help build bridges, dig pipelines and power nuclear plants.

In today’s blog post, we’ll discuss the uses, advantages and potential drawbacks of each type of wrench, with the help of MaxPro Corporation President Tom Macey. (more…)