[RE-wrenches] Recommendation for torque tools

[Bill Loesch]

Bill,

Thanks for the tips, sources and the news that thermal imaging has 
another application. FLIR offers some DIY training courses but nowhere 
do I remember seeing this application.

Thanks again.

Bill Loesch
Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar
314 631 1094

On 19-Mar-15 11:07 AM, Bill Hoffer wrote:
> Bill
>
> I like the CDI product line <http://www.cditorque.com/> and use a dual 
> scale dial indicator model for larger fasteners and their driver for 
> smaller electrical connections.  Good quality and pricing.  They 
> contract produce for SnapOn ( owned by them now) and have had their 
> own line now for quite awhile.  I prefer the dial indicator over click 
> style to keep from over torquing the connection, especially stainless 
> on aluminum rails!  They also sell calibration tool that you can use 
> in the shop to check when you might need to send it in for 
> re-calibration.  I believe that it is not as critical with the dial 
> indicators because it is using a bending beam to measure rather than a 
> spring clik mechanism.  Since I do 3rd party commissioning I do check 
> my calibration at the shop before after each job to insure accuracy.  
> It is becoming common practice to check torques on electrical 
> connections by using a thermal camera while under loads to identify 
> connections that need re-torquing to keep from over torquing and 
> busting off connectors.  Loose connections show a significant higher 
> temperature than tight ones.
>
> Bill
>
> On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 6:57 AM, Bill Loesch <solar1online at charter.net 
> <mailto:solar1online at charter.net>> wrote:
>
>
>     Wrenches,
>
>     Do you have a favorite brand/model of torque wrenches when
>     assembling mounts to manufacturer's specs? How do you handle
>     calibration?
>
>     TIA,
>
>     -- 
>     Bill Loesch
>     Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar
>     314 631 1094 <tel:314%20631%201094>
>
>
>
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