How You Can Extend Tool Life Through Reconditioning
Plant managers often wonder whether replacing or repairing assembly tools is better, but a third, potentially cost-effective option exists: reconditioning.
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Should You Repair or Replace Your Assembly Tools?
DC torque tools contain many moving parts. If these tools are heavily used, internal components will start to wear, and if it’s ever been dropped, struck, or exposed to dirt or moisture (all common problems in busy factories), it can result in problems like calibration drift, cable wear or fatigue, sensor faults, worn brushes, or […]
What Causes Calibration Drift in Torque Tools?
Calibration can change gradually over an extended period. It can also jump suddenly, often as a result of the tool being dropped. This change is called “calibration drift,” and it can quickly become a very serious problem. Calibration prevents both overtightening, which could lead to deformation and fastener failure, and under-tightening, which might cause an […]
Product Highlight: Atlas Copco’s STB Series
When you’re searching for an electric nutrunner, you’ll find there are a lot to choose from, but at Encore Systems, we particularly like Atlas Copco’s STB series. STB nutrunners are battery-powered, provide precise and repeatable control over rundown, and are designed with extensive Industry 4.0-level data collection capabilities. What’s more, their excellent ergonomics reduce fatigue and mistakes, making […]
Product Highlight: DSM Nutrunners
Learn more about DMS’s two nutrunner series: DS and DSH, and Encore Systems’ certified repaired offerings.
Product Highlight: Atlas Copco’s PF4000-C-EIP-HW Torque Controller
Learn more about Atlas Copco’s PF4000-C-EIP-HW DC torque controller, including its features, applications, and specifications.
Atlas Copco PF 4000 Model Comparison
If you already use Atlas Copco’s Tensor S, ST, DX, and/or ETX nutrunners in your plant, integrating a PF 4000 controller can help you prevent under- or over-torquing. Although the 4000 series is not the newest iteration of the Power Focus controllers, they’re still an incredibly reliable, powerful, and cost-effective option, especially if you already […]