Torque tool and tester November 1st 2007 In motor racing accurate torque control of threaded fasteners is essential. The dangers of under- or over-tightening threaded fasteners are self-evident but, as well as the drivers having the confidence to push the car to the edge, the workshop needs to have faith in the design integrity of every single component. Norbar torque wrenches are used by the Triple 8 team, the company behind VX Racing. Chief mechanic Martin Ellis explains "If something goes wrong on the track, we have to know for sure that an incorrectly tightened bolt can be ruled out as a possible cause. For that reason, the accuracy of our torque tools is extremely important. We used a number of Norbar wrenches here, ranging from the 1/4in drives for the small suspension and gearbox sub-assemblies right the way up to the 1in wrench that we use for the suspension bearings." Triple 8's workshop was one of the first in the UK to take delivery of a TruCheck torque tool tester from Norbar. Used in conjunction with regular factory calibration, it gives Triple 8's mechanics confidence in the accuracy of their torque tools. More articles from Norbar Torque Tools Limited: |