
Error checking fasteners during the assembly process
Error checking fasteners during the assembly process
In manufacturing, screw counting is a quality control process. When assembly operators tighten hundreds upon hundreds of fasteners daily they will at times forget to fasten a few screws. Knowing when fasteners are not installed and seated to specification is of utmost importance.
How do we… Continue reading
Air flow effects on air screwdrivers
Air flow effects on air screwdrivers
Is an air (aka: pneumatic) screwdriver the best choice for you? Factoring in what you’re manufacturing or where you are in a multi-stage assembly, are better served with a pneumatic screwdriver?
Pneumatic tools are the best option for heavy assembly and high-output procedures. Additionally, pneumatic tools are… Continue reading
Slip clutch vs full auto shut off clutch
The full auto shut off clutch screwdriver turns the screwdriver completely off once the torque setting is reached, assuring that no damage is done to the fastener or the joint.
The slip clutch screwdriver, also known as the cushion clutch, slips once the torque setting is reached, until the operator… Continue reading