A torque wrench may sound like a household tool, but do you know the basics?
The torque wrench’s main purpose: to tighten a bolt or nut with the correct amount of torque while avoiding over-tightening. These wrenches look pretty similar to standard socket wrenches, with the exception of the bottom part of the torque wrench, which tells you how much force you’re exerting as you tighten. Using a torque wrench requires five easy steps:
- Analyze the torque wrench to see a dial at the bottom, which you can change according to the amount of force you need.
- Look in your car or bike manual to find the recommended “torque” for the nut or bolt that needs tightening.
- Change the dial in accordance to the setting found in the manual.
- Find the appropriate socket for the nut/bolt and attach it to the wrench. Begin tightening with short strokes.
- Stop tightening when the wrench clicks, or slips, on the nut. This happens when it reaches the setting on the handle.
For a more visual tutorial, check out the YouTube video below:
Torque wrenches come in powered and non-powered models. Within the manual category, there are several types of torque wrenches: beam type, deflecting beam, click type, “no hub” wrench, electronic torque wrenches, programmable electronic torque/angle wrenches, and mechatronic torque wrenches.
We carry several brands of torque wrenches including Utica, Armstrong, and Cementex.
As an authorized distributor of Bevco stools and chairs, All-Spec is excited to announce that Bevco has met the standards to achieve LEED certification for all of its seating products. If you’re unfamiliar with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification program, then check out some interesting facts below:
- Under the United States Green Building Council (USBGC), LEED certifies that a building or product was engineered based on ideals to improve energy savings, water efficiency, environmental quality, and reduce CO2 emissions.
- LEED is an internationally recognized program that promotes sustainability in building projects, both commercial and residential.
- LEED certification is based on a point system, in which projects receive LEED points based on specific building criteria that fall within six categories: (1) sustainable sites, (2) water efficiency, (3) energy and atmosphere, (4) materials and resources, (5) indoor environmental quality, and (6) innovation and design.
In addition to meeting LEED standards for very low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Bevco also meets requirements for Indoor Advantage Gold TM by Scientific Certification Systems and the BIFMA Furniture Emissions Standards (FES).
Bevco is known for producing custom fabricated, ergonomic, made-to-order seating. In addition to carrying Bevco’s standard seating products, All-Spec also carries Bevco’s ESD-safe models, which aid in static control protection during the assembly, lab, and testing processes.
Chair components and final products are manufactured in the United States, so Bevco is able to individualize each chair with key specifications. Not only does Bevco guarantee its products to be free from defects, but most models also come with a 12 year warranty.
Next time you’re in the market for ergonomic seating, whether it be one or many, GO GREEN with Bevco!
In the workplace, ESD can often be a dangerous and costly cause of device failures. So, let’s take action to correct this matter. According to SiliconFarEast.com, a semiconductor manufacturing reference, there are three major categories of ESD controls: (1) prevention of static charge build-up, (2) safe dissipation of any charge build-up, and (3) improvements in the awareness of ESD-sensitive products.
Although the first two categories are similar, some charge build-up can be avoided altogether by using the proper materials. For instance, ionizers will neutralize newly generate charges and will therefore prevent charge build-up. Also, avoid equipment with moving parts that can also generate new charges.
On a similar note, safe dissipation is important when it comes to controlling ESD. Because not all charge build-up can be prevented, it needs somewhere to go without being damaging to the static sensitive device. Accordingly, a proper grounding system should be in effect within a factory environment, allowing charges to flow to the ground. In addition, properly grounded garments (such as the wrist strap to the left) add protection.
Thirdly, improvements can always be made to assist in the control of ESD. Training and retraining of ESD precautions is of utmost importance, especially to individuals working on the production line. Afterwards, a standard ESD audit of the manufacturing line is necessary to maintain ESD compliance. Also, ESD-sensitive items need to be identified, along with their respective levels of sensitivity.
Save yourself time, money, and stress by taking these simple ESD control measures. Remember… Prevent, Dissipate, Improve!
Things are operating normally again. Some space ferrets got loose and destroyed a primary barillium energy cell, but it’s been successfully replaced by a percussion-inclined pink rabbit. We apologize for the down time! We strive for 24/7 uptime, but these new and untrained space ferrets seem to be unpredictible. Hmm, now that I think about it trained space ferrets are unpredictible too. Anyway, we’ve fixed the problem and will take steps to reduce the chance of it happening again. Thanks for your business!
-Glen Batchelor
