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Tool controllers optimise automobile production

The TMAC Opta tool controller has been able to process data and withstand the harsh environment of a production line assembling up to 1500 diesel engines per day.

News from Engineeringtalk, 18 June 2008

Digital torque wrench cuts filing for car maker

As the minimum and maximum torque values are held within the wrench, it will then inform the operator via tri-colour LEDS if the readings are low, high or exact.

News from Engineeringtalk, 29 May 2008

Torque tools ease engine quality control

The ProWrench Opta electronic wrench is point of load insensitive, which means results will be reliable even when it is being used at odd angles.

News from Engineeringtalk, 10 April 2008

Torque wrenches offer best of both worlds

Torque tool is designed to meet the demands of both shop floor operatives and quality management personnel.

News from Engineeringtalk, 20 February 2008

Torque control meets automotive safety standards

Bentley Motors purchased five Crane mobile torque test stations, with one being located in the engine build area and four in the final assembly areas.

News from Engineeringtalk, 12 February 2008

Torque wrenches meet auto standards

Crane Electronics' 25Nm and 75Nm ProWrench Opta torque and angles wrenches have met the standards of a major global car manufacturer.

News from Engineeringtalk, 27 July 2007

Torque wrench range expanded

Crane Electronics' ProWrench Opta digital torque wrenches are now available in 300, 340, 750 and 1500Nm versions.

News from Engineeringtalk, 6 July 2007

Torque testing suits furniture industry

One leading flatpack furniture manufacturer uses destructive torque testing in its RandD department to specify the correct wood screws.

News from Engineeringtalk, 22 May 2007

Indian show is debut for torque control range

Indian distributor Summit introduced Crane Electronics' torque control and management products to the Indian market at a recent exhibition in Bangalore.

News from Engineeringtalk, 30 April 2007

Station tests torque tools

Crane Electronics' new mobile tool torque station can cover a torque range from 0.2 to 1600nm, dependant on type of tool being tested.

News from Engineeringtalk, 18 April 2007

Torque testers adapt to jerry can dimensions

Crane Electronics helped Thornton and Ross measure torque on jerry can containers by designing a special baseplate that mounts on the CapStar II instrument to securely hold the container.

News from Engineeringtalk, 29 March 2007

Automotive company relies on torque data

At its Burton-on-Trent factory, Johnson Controls is now using two TorqueStarOptas and four CheckStar in-line transducers with measurement ranges of 2.5-25Nm and 7.5-75Nm.

News from Engineeringtalk, 23 March 2007

Tool system ensures correct torque obtained

Crane Electronics' Wireless Tool Control System provides complete control over the selection and use of a digital torque wrench in assembly operations.

News from Engineeringtalk, 7 March 2007

Torque control company expands in Taiwan

Li Chian Hardware has been appointed to represent Crane Electronics in Taiwan and will be marketing the company's full range of torque tools and audit equipment.

News from Engineeringtalk, 27 February 2007

Tool tester keeps truck production running

Having purchased a JRS Opta joint rate simulator, Ford Otosan truck plant can now carry out all tool testing within a short time and without disturbing the production line.

News from Engineeringtalk, 22 December 2006

Transducer provides tool-independant torque check

When Alcon needed a traceable way to keep its torque tools calibrated, Crane Electronics suggested a customised solution.

News from Engineeringtalk, 10 November 2006

Mechanical wrenches are put to the torque test

Crane Electronics has devised a Torque Test Bench that enables manufacturers to test their mechanical wrenches and automatically document the results of these tests.

News from Engineeringtalk, 7 November 2006

Torque tester takes on larger containers

CapStar digital torque testers can now be used on containers with up to five litres capacity.

News from Engineeringtalk, 7 August 2006

Portable torque indicator stores multiple traces

The TorqueStar Opta portable torque indicator and data collector enables the operator to view and store rundown traces of torque versus time, and can now store multiple torque traces.