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Wind Industry's Number 1 Tool: E-RAD Torque Wrench

06/17/2021 11:26 AM

New World Technologies set the industry standard when the E-RAD electric high-capacity torque wrench debuted in 2005. There was nothing like this tool on the market at that time: a calibrated, accurate, electric torque wrench with a capacity as high as 4,000 feet/pounds. Around the same time, the American wind energy business started to take […]

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RAD Guns, vs. Impact Guns; A World of Difference

05/05/2021 09:15 AM

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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Storing a Torque Wrench: Short-Term and Long-Term

04/14/2021 05:44 PM

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 Bolting Safety, it’s all about process and procedure

03/12/2021 12:56 PM

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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5 Torque Tool Calibration Challenges & Solutions

03/03/2021 12:19 PM

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 […]

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Product Spotlight & Update: ERAD electric torque wrenches:

02/04/2021 12:42 PM

The ERAD series of torque tools for years has been considered the go-to product for use in wind turbine construction and maintenance. The wind industry has relied on ERAD torque tools for over 15 years as the most reliable and accurate torque tool on the market. Manufactures such as Vestas, GE, and Siemens have all […]

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The RAD Torque Gun: Why RAD is the industry leader.

12/29/2020 09:46 AM

The RAD torque wrench, or “RAD Gun” as it is commonly referred to, has been on the market for over 25 years. RAD has set the standard for the pistol grip, gear box torque tool industry.

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Questions to ask when buying a Hydraulic Torque Wrench

11/10/2020 09:15 AM

There are currently over a dozen companies involved in marketing hydraulic torque wrenches in the United States. Many of these companies claim to be the “oldest, or best” provider of hydraulic wrenches. Buyers need to be aware that not all hydraulic wrench companies are quality driven or focused on their individual needs and applications.

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3 Reasons Why Your Torque Wrench Needs to Be Calibrated

10/21/2020 08:45 AM

If you’ve been reading our blog lately, you’ll have noticed we’ve been talking quite a bit about the RAD gun from RAD tool. These are among the best tools on the market, but like any high-end tool, a RAD gun will only function with proper care and maintenance. Part of that maintenance includes regular torque […]

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How To Choose A Quality Mobile Calibration Laboratory

09/29/2020 07:45 AM

Mobile Calibration is a service that extends beyond your everyday calibration laboratory.

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