Author Topic: Torque wrench  (Read 841 times)

emu26

Torque wrench
« on: July 02, 2020, 04:30:52 AM »
Any recommendations for a torque wrench / drive from aliexpress or banggood?  I am a little dubious about how accurate they are so would like some feedback re what to avoid and what appears reliable.

Thanks in advance



bxcc

Re: Torque wrench
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2020, 06:48:47 AM »
The biggest issue is accuracy, or the lack thereof. If you have access to one that is known to be accurate, you can check yours against that one. Put a socket between the two of them, set them to the same torque setting, and tighten both. If they click at the same time, then yours is fine. You can check the beam type the same way.

I've been a helicopter tech for over 20 years and I've used all sorts of different torque wrenches. I have 3 Snap On wrenches because that's what I thought I needed when I was first starting out in this industry. As is turns out, regular calibrations and proper care will make almost any torque wrench accurate and sufficient. Pick one that fits your budget and check it for accuracy on a regular basis.

carbonazza

Re: Torque wrench
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2020, 04:38:19 PM »
I ordered that one as a test, it is still in transit...

SHAHE Mini Digital Torque Wrench 1/4 3/8 1/2 
Adjustable Professional Electronic Torque Wrench Digital  Hand Tools
https://a.aliexpress.com/_dUjFEyQ

The AWM-60 (1.8-60Nm)