In this week’s blog post, we’ll look at when and how to use a hydraulic torque wrench.

As we’ve noted before, hydraulic torque wrenches operate using a pump that’s driven by pneumatic or electric power.

They’re able to operate in tighter spaces, making them ideal tools for situations where other torque tools won’t fit. You’ll find them at work at chemical plants and refineries and fastening bolts on oil and gas pipelines.

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In this blog post we’re going to look at the benefits of using a pneumatic torque wrench vs. impact guns.

It’s a topic we began thinking about recently after meeting with a contractor who needed a tool for bolting steel connections on a large bridge project.

This contractor initially rejected our recommendation that they use RAD’s torque-controlled pneumatic torque wrenches, opting instead for an impact gun due to their higher RPM speed.

So, we decided to do a test.

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The bridge you passed over or under on the way to work. The pipeline that brought the gas to your car. The power plant that’s creating the electricity you need to read this article.

All of these things have one thing in common: they rely on torque wrenches. But what is a torque wrench? Let’s take a look.

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At Maxpro, we’re proud of the level of work we’ve put into our on-site specialty support services. And those services have just gotten stronger, thanks to our new partnership with CLIMAX Portable Machining and Welding Systems.

Back in 2015, CLIMAX, based in Portland, Oregon, acquired another company, H&S Tool. Headquartered in Ohio, H&S is a leading maker of mount/clamshell pipe-cutting and beveling tools. Their merger allowed CLIMAX to become a market leader in field machining equipment.

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