Mountz, Inc.
www.mountztorque.com
perform as expected. In many cases, before finished products even reach the market, companies have spent a great deal of time and money for disposal or repair of damaged parts, during assembly, which are the results of improper application of torque. Even worse, if these products (albeit unintentionally) make it to market, manufacturers are faced with customer dissatisfaction when products fall apart due to loose screws or stripped threads. Manufacturing costs may also be reduced through precise torque control. For instance, Seagate, a manufacturer of computer hard drives, initially utilized Mountz tools to maintain critical assembly tolerances, but realized additional saving when the number of drives that had to be scrapped or reworked, due to over tightening, was reduced. Product safety and related liability exposure for manufactures can also be dependent on the proper utilization of threaded fasteners. In critical applications where safety is an issue, the proper use of fasteners can decrease the incidence of expensive lawsuits and product recalls.
Reducing worker fatigue also has to be considered in achieving production line consistency and reducing the lost time costs associated with repetitive use injuries. When fatigue occurs due to high repetition or strenuous effort, torque control tools are available which improve ergonomics and reduce the effort for consistent torque application. When planning a production
area, it pays dividends in the long term to plan the ergonomics of the operation and consult a health and safety inspector or ergonomic manager. Ensure both the workplace and the assembly operation are compatible with the
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