No matter the industry you work in, looking after your tools of trade can not only help with productivity and safety there are also financial benefits to your business.
The top five reasons why you should have your torque wrench calibrated on a regular basis:
1. Accuracy & Reliability
Due to various factors like age, wear and tear, improper storage, or even accidental drops, the internal mechanisms of a torque wrench can lose their precision. Calibration ensures that your wrench applies the exact torque specified, preventing under-tightening (which can lead to loose connections and potential failures) or over-tightening (which can damage the components).
2. Safety and Quality
In critical applications, like car repairs, aircraft maintenance, or construction projects, precise torque application is crucial for safety and the equipment’s integrity. An inaccurate torque wrench could lead to malfunctions, accidents, and even injuries. Regular calibration minimises these risks.
3. Industry Standards and Regulations
Many industries have specific regulations mandating that torque wrenches are regularly calibrated when used in critical tasks. Calibration will ensure that your equipment complies with these standards, avoiding potential legal issues or safety violations.
4. Saves Money and Time
Equipment failures can be dangerous as well as costly, maintaining our equipment by regular calibration can help in preventing equipment failures thus ensuring quality work through accurate torque application can save you money on repairs, replacements, and rework. Additionally, frequent calibration will help avoid costly downtime due to malfunctioning equipment.
5. Promotes Confidence and Peace of Mind
Knowing your torque wrench is properly calibrated provides confidence in your work and peace of mind that critical connections are secure and reliable.
In short, by following industry codes and practices in having your Torque Wrench calibrated regularly you can save both time and money with equipment that has been tested for accuracy and reliability and most importantly you can feel confident in knowing that your torque wrenches are providing consistent readings reducing the safety risks associated with inaccurate torque application.
