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Joint kits even out torque tool performance
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Crane Electronics product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Jul 12, 2004
The performance of an assembly line tool used in many different industries is highly dependent on the conditions of the actual production joint on which it is used.
The performance of an assembly line tool used in many different industries is highly dependent on the conditions of the actual production joint on which it is used.
Different torques can be delivered by the same tool, when applied to different joints, and so testing and setting up of tools offline to allow for different joint conditions is critical.
To achieve optimum tool performance, Crane Electronics has introduced two transducer joint kits.
They can be adjusted to include joint conditions specified by ISO5393 and both feature new Teflon coated rolled threads to minimise friction and avoid heat build up, thereby ensuring long life of the joint kit.
Each joint kit is supplied with disc washers and spacers that are configured by the operator to simulate different joint conditions, enabling free running of the bolt and subsequent torque gradient.
The Table Top joint kits are used with Crane's CheckStar rotary transducers and are fixed to a workbench.
This arrangement is particularly suitable for offline testing of impulse tools.
The Transducer Top joint kit is used in conjunction with female stationary transducers.
Both kits feature many other common components including the PTFE coating to a depth greater than 10um.
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