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Title: Torque wrench calibration
Post by: Gaffers on 23 February 2010, 10:22:08
My wrench is now about 5 years old and i remember it costing about 30/40 quid.  Not expensive but it did the job.  Now at work our wrenches have to be calibrated annually, what is the advice on your personal wrenches?  I guess recalibration is not cost-effective with something so cheap so should I just get a new one?
Title: Re: Torque wrench calibration
Post by: waspy on 23 February 2010, 10:28:07
A good tool stockest should be able to calibrate it for you.
I've wrenches ranging from 1" drive down to 3/8" & i've never had them calibrated, though i guess i should :-[
Title: Re: Torque wrench calibration
Post by: waspy on 23 February 2010, 10:29:41
Just had a thought, don't you know someone in the motor pool in the forces? They'll do it for you :y
Title: Re: Torque wrench calibration
Post by: Gaffers on 23 February 2010, 10:33:08
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Just had a thought, don't you know someone in the motor pool in the forces? They'll do it for you :y

They get sent away to be done  :(
Title: Re: Torque wrench calibration
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 February 2010, 10:42:01
Check yours against a recently-calibrated example?

Ok, I know you are adding some uncertainty when doing this but my opinion is that, for our kind of work, it is more important that a torque wrench is consistent (able to tighten groups of bolts evenly) than of great absolute accuracy.

Kevin
Title: Re: Torque wrench calibration
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 23 February 2010, 14:02:23
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Just had a thought, don't you know someone in the motor pool in the forces? They'll do it for you :y

They get sent away to be done  :(

As stated above REME that are responsible for calibration of all things electrical,mechanical or optical send them to ABRO (sometimes never to be seen again ;D other times about three months later after you needed them to do the job in the first place  >:()
Must also state that even after calibration there is a certain amount of error between two identical torque wrenches as there is a test meter in the workshop or TQ department to test them on.
Title: Re: Torque wrench calibration
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 February 2010, 14:54:11
They dont calibrate them....they simply check they are still in spec.....unless you have been silly with it, it will still be fine.
Title: Re: Torque wrench calibration
Post by: Andy B on 23 February 2010, 15:19:14
remember that it's good practice tp wind back to min setting when you've finished with it  :y ....... not that I always remember  :-?  ;)
Title: Re: Torque wrench calibration
Post by: Debs. on 23 February 2010, 16:41:11
My torque 'wench' is a 200-1200 Ft/lbs. version.......somewhat too big for most Miggy jobs, but it surprising how many times I`ve had use for it!

Keep hoping Santa will bring me a baby-torquer! ;D
Title: Re: Torque wrench calibration
Post by: Ken T on 25 February 2010, 00:00:06
Yes, my Norbar must be at least 25 years old, and I remember to rewind it.  :y

Does it need checking ?.

I recently bought a small one for smaller torques, from Machine mart. The quality is absolutely CRAP compared to the Norbar.

Quality British tools do last a lifetime, I still use several Steadfast screwdrivers that are over 20 years old, and they still do the business.  :y :y :y

I'm beginning to sound like my Granpa  ;D ;D ;D

Ken