The engineers at Advanced Torque Products are constantly investigating new ways to ensure that users are able to use our Digital Torque Multipliers in the simplest and safest ways possible. Torque multipliers have made the tightening and loosening of nuts requiring high torque much easier.  Digital displays allow users to visually and audibly verify torque values and download torque history if required. Multiplier ratios ranging from 22 to 1 for the ATP300 all the way up to 687 to 1 for the ATP40000, decreases the effort needed to accurately fasten or unfasten two parts. Besides accuracy, users look for the easiest method of reaching the required torque, but safety must not be compromised in the process.

There are various input devices available for digital torque multipliers. Speed knobs and drive bars are a few examples of manual input methods that require multiple rotations and high user strength to achieve large torque values. These input methods increase the chance for “recoil” which can occur when releasing the multiplier once full torque has been achieved. Recoil can seriously injure a user if he or she is hit by the input device, knocked off a ladder or otherwise caught unaware. A better option for some applications is a power driven input such as the ATP Drill Adapter (ATPDA). The ATP Drill Adapter uses a simple handheld power drill with the included drill socket attachment. If an application calls for torquing and un-torquing several times, the drill adapter simplifies the procedure for the mechanics and allows them to gain higher accuracy due to the further reduction in the required input force.

Benefits:

1. Higher User Accuracy: Finer resolution allows mechanics to slowly approach their target force and angle.
2. Ease of Use: The mechanic simply presses a button on a drill instead of ratcheting the wrench. This reduces the incidence of repetitive use injuries that may occur from the multiple rotations required by manual input methods.
3. Simplified Process: Mechanics can simply focus on the values displayed on the controller rather than which direction the wrench and input ratchet are set to.
4. Safety: There is no chance of having stored energy harm a mechanic due to improper disengagement.

Watch a demonstration of the ATP Drill Adapter and see for yourself how easy it is to use.

The Drill Adapter can be used on all ATP Digital Torque Wrenches. For more information, contact us at info@advancedtorque.com or visit our website at advancedtorque.com.