Video Spotlight: Maintenance Tips for Enerpac's S-Series Torque Wrench

A torque wrench is a precision instrument designed to apply a specific amount of force to a thread fastener. Whether you are tightening bolts on an automotive engine or bolted joints on wind turbines, precise torque control can mean the difference between a safe and reliable product and a complete disaster.

To maintain consistent accuracy, check torque wrenches regularly for wear or defective parts. The more often a you use a torque wrench, the faster it will wear or go out of calibration.

If you're using inadequate torque, a fastener can vibrate or work loose, and if the torque is too high, the fastener can break, strip or attached parts may fail causing untimely malfunction. A preventative maintenance program will optimize your tool’s performance and reduce unpredicted downtime, saving you time and money.

Recently Adrian Keith of Aztec Bolting demonstrated proper preventative maintenance for the Enerpac S-Series hydraulic torque wrench. Watch to learn how to disassemble the torque wrench for safe cleaning and inspect it for damage or discernable wear. Keith uses a 2.5mm hex key, moly lube, an acid brush, brake clean (or other available solvents) and rags. Check out this step-by-step video below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpscCiT7Lbc

Related Posts: To learn more about proper calibration of your tools check out Aztec’s recent blog post, Why Regular Calibration Is Vital to Industrial Torque Wrench Capabilities.