How to use a torque wrench

[IcePickSnowmanzzzz]

thatl come in handy when i need 2 change my oil

[EuropeFactor]

I see. That explains why my wheels fell off then...

[throttlehard]

This video was made by the manufacturer and yet, not capable of making a narrated video for better understanding?

This is CHEAP! I could make a better video than this and not have to worry about getting paid to do it.

[hom2fu]

@throttlehard Because it manufactured oversea, therefore, they unable to speak English. When they speak, you might not able to understand what they are saying and that will cause more confusion.

[UnitedPebbles]

Shucks, should have listened to professor Mansell and purchased these a long time ago.

[katie1987xxx]

this might have been a good video you would have said something!

[macman216]

and u put it back in storage at the appropriate torque setting, nice.

[hlpsg]

@macman216 The springs in this model are made of adamantium taken from Wolverine's claws, so they don't deform like those in normal torque wrenches if you don't release the tension before storing.

[AgoraMutual]

@macman216 What is the appropriate torque setting for storage?

[hom2fu]

@AgoraMutual Always set back to zero or negative side because inside the wrench is a spring.

[wafrederick]

@hom2fu My Matco tool dealer including the Snap On dealer down the road said to lower down to the lowest setting when not in use.Ruin the clicker mechanism when set back to zero.

[ab0ad]

@macman216 That way when you get it out it is ready to use on the same job again NOT!! You are right they forgot to trun it back to the lowest setting. Norbar nice video, great tools, but bad example.

[suzzetpaullet]

Kept waiting for some narration: (be sure to do this, but, never do that) But, The music held my attention in anticipation for a big busty blond to walk in and and do something really exciting & graphic with the wrench And the guy using it.. I was disappointed on both counts.

[1982FMJ]

will using a drive adaptor for different sized sockets effect the torque accuracy due to the increased distance from the torque wrench drive and the socket. Will the increased distance have some effect on the leverage and torque.

[TruTorque]

Thanks for contacting Norbar. A change of socket size will not effect the torque accuracy. This is because the distance is measured from the rotational axis and this will remain constant no matter what size of socket is used on the fastening. A more detailed explanation can be found at the norbar website>products>catalogues and handbooks>Intro>General torque wrench info

I tried posting a link but YouTube does not like it for some reason

[TruTorque]

A socket extension will not affect the torque wrench as it will not alter the length of the wrench. If a wrench extension is being considered the folllowing formula will calculate the effect of a Torque Wrench Exension: M2 = M1 x L2/L1 where L1 is the normal length, L2 is the extended length, M1 is the set torque and M2 the actual torque applied to the fastener.

[69chevymaro]

wont using an extension give an inaccurate reading?

[coldfuzionzxx]

What size torque wrench would i need for my wheels ?

[TruTorque]

A 100 N.m torque wrench will cover the vast majority of cars and bikes. The precise setting will vary depending on the make of vehicle. so check your handbook or with the manufacturer. Trucks and buses will be considerably more than this.

[criscros7]

@TruTorque

Really? Here in Germany, wheel bolts are usually supposed to be tightened with 110 (steel) or 120 Nm (alu rims); for vans and the like, the required torque is often significantly higher (depending on make and model). I've recently asked a mechanic in a BMW garage; he said that they always fasten wheel bolts with 120 Nm.

[criscros7]

@criscros7

PS: A little Youtube research taught me that in the US, wheel bolts are commonly tightened with 80 ft-lbf which equals 108 Nm.

[criscros7]

@criscros7

PPS: I've found a quite comprehensive list with the tightening torques required by car manufacturers for most of their models. I'd eyeball that for 85 to 90% of all cars a torque greater than 100 Nm is required. SUVs and Vans require anything between 130 and 180 Nm. The majority of cars require 110 or 120 Nm.

[Sauron767]

@TruTorque

So my stabilizer control link on my protege requires a torque wrench and an Allen socket, it says Starting torque 0.2 - 2.5 Nm (1.4 - 26.0 kgf-cm, 1.3 - 22.0 inch lbs.) Does that mean I can torque it between 1.3-22.0 inch lbs? like is that a safe area and can be which ever I want in that area? also can a torque wrench break off the torque on the part? or is a torque wrench only used specifically to apply torque?

[nguyenminhhaibk]

Good!

[coshyno]

what size was that torque wrench ?

[radikamoh]

@coshyno what is the correct torque for a 2007 toyota highlander wheel nut

[hackingtime88]

it just looks like a socket wrench

[KottonmouthDrummer]

Thanks this helped alot i thought it was just a huge ass socket wrench! lol well i probably wont always use it to find the torque just as a socket wrench lol

[TruTorque]

A torque wrench will fit any socket that can connnect to it using the square drive. Torque wrenches have different square drives. For example the smallest torque value Norbar torque wrenches have a 1/4 inch square drive, moving through 3/8 inch square drive all the way to a 1/2 inch square drive for the largest Norbar torque wrenches.

[tjohn1986]

so this wrench fits all sockets??

[marci8494]

very impressive

i don´t know how to use a torque wrench :-)

[donleyco]

love the porn music, I feel like torquing some nuts!

[conmanumber1]

hi from n.z, there is a different torque value if oil is applied to thread of fastener etc ( different values apply to differing lubricants ie; grease, graphite, soap, wax, locking compounds and sealants, lite or heavy oil etc)

[almarai185]

I lost my calibration , I didnot think they are important , what should I do ?

[therockkkkher]

you say one click and stop, but i thought it just clicked and did not turn the bolt after reaching spec., are you saying when its clicking its still turning the bolt? cause it doesnt do that on impact wrenches, right?

[TruTorque]

A click means that you have applied the torque that has been set on the wrench to the fastener. There is always a chance that the operator will hit the 'dead stop' after the torque wrench has clicked and there is a further chance that this can apply more torque to the fastener. An impact wrench is a tool that will tighten a fastener but it is not controlled in terms of torque and does not operate in the same fashion as a torque wrench.

[4u250ut]

how much is Torque wrench nowaday Im thinking getting 1..I was always afraid of tighten thread too tight in return strip the threads..so Torque wrench would be a good idea to have.

[ADJPoirier]

the advantage you get your bolts tightened to specification, so as to not break the bolts or parts they are holding together... Veryy important for many applications!

[dafranx]

What are the advantages of a Torque Wrench, over a standard wrench?

[TruTorque]

The object of a threaded fastener is to clamp parts together with a tension greater than the external forces tending to seperate them. If the initial tension is too low,varying loads act on the bolt and it will quickly fail. If the initial tension is too high, the tightening process may cause bolt failure. Reliability therefore depends upon correct inintial tension. The most practical way of ensuring this is by specifying and controlling the tightening torque.

[Invisiblepanda]

specified torque ratings, so you don't over tighten or under tighten a nut/bolt

could be important when working with cars, or other equipment that needs to be done properly and safe.

[TheLatchford]

I AGREE and why do some people insist at having a second click

[TruTorque]

Although considered by some to be good practice, extensive testing has clearly shown that unwinding a Norbar torque wrench to its minimum setting hence relaxing the spring between uses has no effect upon the wrench calibration over time.

As you say, and as the video demonstrates, one click is required. Furthr clicks result in over torquing.

[wrightmachineworks]

great video !! but shouldnd you state to set back to zero position when storing.

[TruTorque]

Although considered by some to be good practice, extensive testing has clearly shown that unwinding a Norbar torque wrench to its minimum setting hence relaxing the spring between uses has no effect upon the wrench calibration over time.