Rotary Torque Transducers
PCB's RS Technologies Series PC9000 Rotary Torque Transducers are widely used in the fastener assembly market to verify the performance of hand and power torque tools. The durable, strain gage-based transducers are fitted on the output drive of the hand or power tool and measure the torque applied by the tool to the fastener on an actual assembly. This measurement provides important information about tool shut off and can assist in establishing specifications for proper assembly.
Rotary torque transducers are also a key component of a threaded fastener torque tension testing machine. They are used to measure torque applied to a threaded fastener to help determine the torque tension performance characteristics of the tested fastener. The data is also used in the calculation of friction coefficients in the underhead and threaded sections of the fastener. With the integrated angle encoder, the rotary torque-angle transducer can also measure the angle of fastener rotation, which is an important indication of joint integrity. Torque-angle transducers can provide the data to draw torque vs. time or torque vs. angle plots that can help analyze problematic joints and determine appropriate tightening strategies.
Rotary torque transducers are available in capacities ranging from 32 ozf-in to 18,000 lbf-ft (0.23 to 24,000 Nm), and fit most popular drive sizes.
Highlights:
- Measure torque and the degrees of rotation (angle)
- Industrial-rated for power tool and fastener testing applications including pulse tools
- Torque only models available for impact tools
- Onboard Auto-ID technology simplifies sensor setup and calibration when used with RS Technologies digital instruments
- Industry-Standard Transducers compatible with all RS Technologies Fastener, Joint Analysis, and Tool Certification Equipment, and most conventional strain gage readout instrumentation
- 2 mV/V output with matched shunt Calibration
Applications:
- Power Tool Calibration & Performance Verification
- Threaded Fastener Testing
- Bolted Joint Troubleshooting