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Preventative Maintenance is the Key to Accurate Calibration

02/10/2016 09:00 AM

We exercise and eat well in hopes that we won’t have health problems later in life. We change the oil and rotate our tires on our cars to avoid mechanical problems down the road. It’s like what Benjamin Franklin said: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This philosophy extends to torque […]

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When to Use an Electric Torque Wrench

02/03/2016 09:00 AM

Quiet. Accurate. Recordable. These are some of the terms that describe electric torque wrenches. They’re more accurate than pneumatic torque wrenches, with an accuracy range of plus or minus three percent. And because they can be plugged in, electric torque wrenches will work any place where there’s a power source. They feature data recordability, meaning […]

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When to Use a Pneumatic Torque Wrench

01/27/2016 11:00 AM

Pneumatic torque wrenches call to mind the old Timex slogan: they take a licking and keep on ticking. These wrenches are known for their durability. As MaxPro Corporation President Tom Macey said recently, workers using the wrenches to build bridges “can drop it off a bridge and pick it up and start working again.” Pneumatic […]

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When to Use a Hydraulic Torque Wrench

01/20/2016 09:00 AM

Power plants. Steel mills. Pipelines. These are some of the places where you’ll find hydraulic torque wrenches hard at work. Hydraulic torque wrenches operate using a pump driven by either electric or pneumatic power. They are industrial strength wrenches able to exert a powerful amount of torque to a large bolt head. With pneumatic and […]

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Avoid High Shipping Costs: Plan Ahead

01/13/2016 09:00 AM

As we write this, we’re just a few days into the new year, and people are still talking about resolutions. “I’m going to exercise more.” “I’m going to quit smoking.” “I’m going to read more books.” Let us suggest a different kind of resolution: “I’m going to plan ahead.” And we’ll go a little deeper […]

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Industrial Bolting Tools: A Primer

01/06/2016 09:30 AM

Industrial bolting tools such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electric torque wrenches help build bridges, dig pipelines and power nuclear plants. We’ll discuss the uses, advantages and potential drawbacks of each type of wrench, with the help of Maxpro Corporation President Tom Macey.

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The Difference Between Torque and Tension

12/30/2015 09:30 AM

In the debate over torque and tension, there’s no easy way to declare a winner. Rather, it’s a question that needs to be taken on a case-by-case basis. “You want to analyze your bolted joints to determine when you need torque or tension,” Bill Washington, director of business development at FASTORQ told Wind Systems magazine. […]

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Torque Wrenches vs. Tensioners

12/23/2015 09:00 AM

Proper bolt tightening is crucial to the safety and efficiency of most mechanical devices, and torque wrenches and bolt tensioners are among the most common means of tightening large bolts. In most cases, bolts wind up under more stress and need to provide more clamping force as the equipment grows more powerful or heavier. When […]

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What is a Torque Multiplier?

12/16/2015 09:00 AM

A torque multiplier gives its users a mechanical advantage when loosening and tightening nuts, bolts and other items meant to be motivated through torque. Among its benefits are upgraded safety, greater precision and better efficiency and productivity. But in order to completely appreciate this tool, it’s crucial to comprehend how it works, and what gives […]

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Maxpro Corporation Achieves ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accreditation for Calibration

12/14/2015 11:00 AM

Maxpro Corporation of Horsham, PA achieved ISO 17025 status for calibration services in October. “This has been a company goal of ours for several years”, president Tom Macey said. “This will elevate our company to world class status as a leader in our specialty market of high capacity torque equipment.” Maxpro now offers ISO 17025 […]

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