Companies that use shut off torque control tools for assembly face a few challenges. Shut off torque control tools run until they have reached the desired torque but lack the angel monitoring capability that will indicate when a screw has been stripped. As a result, from having a stripped screw,…
Now that it is officially summer, hot and humid weather can cause numerous problems for your compressed air systems. Call Team Air Center (800) 247-2959 Hot weather will require additional maintenance for your air compressor. More Water – Warm air carries more water vapor; this adds stress to the filtration…
Stanley Assembly Technologies provides a graphical procedure with tips, do’s and don'ts on how to correctly connect whip cables to tools and prevent twisted pins and poor tool-to-controller connections. Learn more about how to how to connect whips.
The specific calibration for each tool is set by comparing the internal and external torque indicators which are indicated on a tool controller readout. 30 sample readings are taken to ensure that the tool's internal and external readings are consistently in agreement. The calibration factor is affected by the transducer…
Monitoring the rate of change of Torque vs. Angle provides a new dimension in the control of the fastening process. With Torque Rate Control an increase in this rate to a specified level can indicate an event in the fastening process, such as the seating of a fastener, which can…
Rotary screw compressor technology has become the standard for high quality, efficient compressed air in the automotive markets. Major advantages of rotary screw compressors include higher capacity, more stable pressure, consistently higher air quality, low vibration, and much quieter operation. Kaeser knows that today’s automotive facilities have high standards, and…
