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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Torque wrenches are tough, durable tools, and like any tool, they’ll treat you well if you treat them with proper care.

Part of that care includes proper storage. In this blog post, we’ll look at the basics of short-term and long-term torque wrench storage.

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Industrial safety is an industry in itself today.Avoiding accidents and mitigating lost work time is of the utmost importance for anyone in the industrial workplace.Industrial bolting, is a high risk, focal point of safety managers, and the following is a brief process that should be considered when bolting is part of a job:

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True or false: With proper use, torque tools will remain accurate. If you guessed false, that's right. Even with appropriate storage and use – or no use at all – every torque tool requires routine calibration for accuracy and repeatability, including manual tools. Without torque calibration, bolt tightening inaccuracies from improperly set tools can have catastrophic consequences for your assembly results and your bottom line.

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