Renting vs. Buying Torque Wrenches: What's the Best Option for You?

When it comes to using torque wrenches, the choice between renting and buying can be a difficult one. These tools play a crucial role in ensuring safety in various industries such as bridge construction, wind energy, manufacturing, and the military. In this article, we'll explore the advantages and disadvantages of both renting and buying torque wrenches so you can make an informed decision. 

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RAD Torque Tools in the Wind Industry

RAD Torque tools have been instrumental in the explosive growth and expansion of the wind industry in the world for the last 15 years.   Partnering with key manufactures such as GE, Vestas, and Siemens-Gamesa, along with major wind turbine installers, RAD is the go-to torque tool manufacturer that helps these companies move forward in the wind industry.

Maxpro is RAD Torques largest authorized US distributer, repair and calibration center involved in servicing the wind industry. Today Maxpro provides the following RAD products to the wind industry:

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Can a Torque Wrench be Repaired?

We are often asked if it’s worth the time and expense to repair a manual torque wrench. The answer to this question, like most answers is: It depends. 

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Importance of Planetary Gear Technology in Torque Tools

Planetary gearheads are high-precision, motor-control devices that can generate a significant amount of torque, while offering low backlash and high torsional stillness.

Torque tools that use planetary technology have many advantages over impact tools that use a ratcheting action. Among their benefits, planetary gear torque tools provide smooth, continuous torque that is ergonomic for the user.

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