Mountz, Inc.
www.mountztorque.com
mated components, it is virtually immune to fatigue. However, if the initial bolt tension is to low, the bolt will vibrate loose or break and the joint will quickly fail.
When determining correct torque specifications, the engineer must take several more variables into
consideration. The first consideration is the maximum load that may be placed on the fastener, the second consideration is the strength of the material that is being joined and the third consideration is whether the joint is hard or soft. A hard joint connects materials together directly. In this case, the fastener rotates very few degrees, after it comes in contact with the material, to develop full clamping force. A soft joint might contain a gasket. In this case, for the same torque setting, a fastener goes through more degrees of rotation before it generates full clamping force. Controlling torque is quintessential for companies to ensure their product's quality, safety and reliability isn't compromised. The failure of a three-cent fastener that isn't properly tightened can lead to catastrophic or latent failures. Fasteners that are insufficiently torqued can vibrate loose and excessive torque can strip threaded fasteners. Using a quality torque tool has become increasingly important for many companies to ensure that proper torque is being applied and maintains gauge requirements associated with the ISO 9001 Quality Standard. About Mountz, Inc. San Jose, California based Mountz Inc. produces a wide variety of torque tools, including torque analyzers, torque testers, torque sensors, torque wrenches, electric screwdrivers, pneumatic screwdrivers, torque screwdrivers, torque multipliers, assembly tools, pulse tools, screw counters, tool balancers and special torque applications. Mountz has multiple global locations and hires and trains competent employees who are owners in our business.
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