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Today's advanced
technology has created the need for high-precision, high-reliability
cable assemblies, making it necessary to maintain consistency through
every facet of the assembly procedure. This often requires the
assurance of precise torque values.
Normally, torque requirements are
only thought of as a means to prevent an assembly from loosening under
vibration or other external forces. But in the present electronics
environment it is equally important not to over tighten an assembly
risking damage to the sensitive components necessary in sophisticated
connectors, damaging threads and protective plating and creating
stresses in the structures, thus reducing their effectiveness and
service life.
DMC
offers a range of torque tools which provide technicians with a simple
and efficient way of measuring the torque values of their cable
assembly components. These tools were selected and developed
specially to meet the demands of connector wiring applications.
The actual torque values required for
a particular connector or accessory may vary from on installation to
the next as torque values are mostly application dependent. Wiring
system design drawings, process specifications, or component
manufacturers' recommendations should serve as guidelines for specific
torque limits.
STATIC VS. HAND-HELD TORQUE
DEVICES
Static (or stationary) units have
found fast acceptance because they can be used hands-free for accurate
torque measurement. This is especially beneficial on production lines
and for quality control verification of torque values. Because of
their compact size and lightweight construction, they can be mounted
in a variety of locations either on workbenches or even on harness
form board.
Of course, there will sometimes be
applications where the use of a static unit is impractical, and
accuracy and ease of operation can still be achieved with the use of
the correct hand-held torque device.
NOTE: All dial indicators torque
tools are supplied with an adaptor which enables them to be used in
1/4" and 3/8" applications |
