What is Torque Wrench Calibration?
Torque wrenches are essential tools used across various industries to apply precise force to nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. Calibration involves verifying the accuracy of a torque wrench by comparing its output against a highly accurate torque transducer. This process ensures that the tool delivers the correct torque consistently.
Why calibrate Torque Wrenches?
Regular calibration of torque wrenches is crucial to prevent under or over-tightening, which can lead to structural failures, equipment damage, or safety hazards. Ensuring that torque wrenches remain within manufacturer specifications helps maintain quality standards and compliance in automotive, engineering, and manufacturing applications.
How can Calibrationhouse help?
Calibrationhouse provides a specialist torque wrench calibration service at its County Durham laboratory and through a network of onsite engineers across the UK. Our service includes calibration of torque tools up to 250Nm, using highly accurate torque transducers traceable to national standards.
What do we recommend for your Torque Wrench?
We recommend that torque wrenches be calibrated at least every six months to maintain accuracy. High-usage tools, particularly those in production environments, may require more frequent calibration, sometimes monthly or even weekly. The required calibration frequency depends on industry standards and the intensity of use.
