When performing mechanical work on a vehicle, it’s crucial to know torque specifications. They refer to the unit of measurement for rotational force, or twisting, needed to properly fasten nuts and ...

This story appears in the June 29 print edition of Transport Topics. Old habits are hard to break, but engine parts that are tightened beyond specifications can be easy to break. For many engine ...

We put some questions on torque wrenches and working with torque to some of the industry's biggest tool manufacturers, here's what they had to say When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

SK Torque WrenchesThe remnants of an exhaust system dangled beneath the ancient bumperless BMW as a clean-cut kid approached the grizzled shop owner. "Sir, I'd be willing to work for you if I could ...

Like a new pair of shoes, wheels take a bit of time to break in and to fit their vehicle properly. When selling a customer a new set of wheels, the service work does not end when he or she leaves the ...

Milwaukee Tool has introduced new M18 FUEL ½-in. Controlled Torque Impact Wrenches with TORQUE-SENSE for construction projects and equipment installations. Developed and tested for the solar industry, ...

Step motors provide accurate position control without the need for feedback, traditionally in open-loop control schemes. A stepper motor’s shaft normally makes discrete angular movements of ...

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