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February 6, 2015
What Is Torque? Torque is rotational or turning force and is calculated by multiplying length (measured from “center of drive” to “center of handle) and force. Why Is Torque Important? If torque is not properly applied, it can lead to safety hazards such as stripped threads and premature loosening, or broken fasteners. Any of these […]
September 5, 2014
BOLT TENSIONING TECHNOLOGY FOR WIND TURBINES Fully aware of the difficulties associated with wind turbine blade tensioning, the new TorcUP WTB Series is a purpose designed range of hydraulic bolt tensioning tools to suit most wind turbine bolting applications. All WTB Tensioning tools have the capacity to achieve the specified proof load requirements as […]
August 29, 2014
The SV1000 is the perfect synthesis of continuous speed ratcheting and power torque. This industrial pump succeeds in combining all that is desired in a hydraulic torque wrench pump… and more! An upgrade of the popular EP1000, it integrates a new style of roll cage and different configuration of the gauge setup. Our customers spoke […]
August 22, 2014
The TorcUP EP and AP Series Power Packs are engineers with the end user in mind. The EP Electric Pumps and AP Air Pumps are manufactured to withstand harsh environments and heavy duty applications. Each pump comes complete with a 15’ Twin Line Hydraulic Hose and 15’ Remote Pendant. Custom lengths available. By setting the […]
August 15, 2014
THE NEW HI-SPEED PNEUMATIC TORQUE WRENCH The RAPTOR series ranges in torque from 120 Ft/Lbs. to 6,000 Ft/Lbs. and Free Speeds of up to 45 RPM. TorcUP introduces the RAPTOR series of industrial pneumatic torque wrenches. This new line provides continuous and repeatable torque with an accuracy of +/- 5%. Unlike previous pneumatic torque […]
August 8, 2014
THE BEST JUST GOT EVEN BETTER! TorcUP realizes that sometimes you need just a little more which is why we are improving our TU series! The TU “Ultra” Series combines all of the beneficial features of the TU, from the Multi-Axis Swivels to the Laser Engraved Torque Chart, along with all internal mechanical moving components […]
July 31, 2014
THE WORLD’S MOST INNOVATIVE LOW CLEARANCE HYDRAULIC TORQUE WRENCH TorcUP is a name that needs little introduction. It has always stood for BEING DIFFERENT! Every TorcUP tool is very much a product of today’s technology. New resources and new investment in the latest computer aided design and engineering facilities, in statistical process control and any […]