Any manufacturing application that requires a threaded fastener to be tightened needs torque control. Selecting the proper manual torque screwdriver for the torque application may seem like a daunting and confusing process at times. With manual torque screwdrivers there are two general options. The type of fastening application tends to dictate which tool is best … Read more
In a manufacturing workstation, having a clean, organized and ergonomic work area enhances productivity and improves the assembly time and process. Safety at the workstation is a key aspect that managers need to review on a continuous ongoing basis. Exposure to high forces, awkward postures, lifting, and repetition are some common activities that can performed … Read more
The manufacturing process is constantly evolving in response to customer needs and emerging technology. Managing the assembly workstation, tooling requirements, production flow and employee safety is indeed a challenge. The daily repetitive fastening process exposes your assemblers to potential stress injuries. Increasing your awareness of ergonomic challenges and looking for ways to improve operator safety … Read more
Whether your manufacturing staff is assembling components used for electronics, aircraft, automobiles or appliances, it’s important to identify potential ergonomic risk factors. Power tools, both electric and pneumatic type, generally produce unwanted torque reaction that transfers over to an operator’s hand. After a while, the daily fastening process will expose your operators to repetitive stress … Read more
Ever heard the old maxim, “Work smart, not hard”? In my experience, this saying is definitely true when it comes to tightening and loosening heavy-duty bolts and other fasteners. Under normal circumstances, it can be grueling work, requiring various amounts of elbow grease. You have to tighten the bolt sufficiently to keep parts from moving … Read more
Mountz Torque FG -OWC (one-way clutch) torque screwdrivers use a one-way torque clutch system designed to apply torque in one direction and remain positive in the opposite direction, which allows the tool to be used for easy screw removal. Torque range suitable for micro, low, and medium torque applications. The FG-OWC screwdriver is an ideal … Read more
For companies that manufacture at a low volume production level, often hand torque tools are adequate to meet their fastening requirements. But when production demands increase, a new dilemma is born. Is it time to switch tooling from hand tools to power assembly tools? Selecting the proper electric screwdriver for a fastening application can be … Read more
Break-over wrenches improve control of the bolting process by reducing the risk of both over and under tightening. Upon reaching the preset torque value, the tool “breaks” at a specific point along the tool’s shaft – usually at a pivot point near the tool’s head. The unique break-over mechanism, provides an operator ample time to … Read more
When many people think of manufacturing, they picture a large plant where hundreds to thousands of workers queue up in a line to punch in for their shift. While these factories do exist, they are few and belong to a select group with customer bases large enough to support such massive productions. Instead, most manufacturing … Read more
From protecting our military service personnel to locating victims of natural disasters, drones make our most dangerous jobs safer. They’re endlessly versatile, and people are finding new ways to use drones all the time. That’s why the use of drones continues to expand to many new sectors of society, and their popularity is only expected … Read more