Torque Sticks: Why only pneumatic?
Torque Sticks: Why only pneumatic?
(OP)
I understand what a torque stick is: limits the amount of torque applied to a fastener (an "impact-torque wrench").
I understand how they work:
http:// www.procut internatio nal.com/ht ml/torqsti k/how_torq stiks.html (good explanation)
Why can torque sticks only be used on pneumatic tools and not with an electric impact wrench? I'm guessing it has something to do with the impacts per minute rating of electrics being higher (more than double).
Thanks in advance.
I understand how they work:
http://
Why can torque sticks only be used on pneumatic tools and not with an electric impact wrench? I'm guessing it has something to do with the impacts per minute rating of electrics being higher (more than double).
Thanks in advance.





RE: Torque Sticks: Why only pneumatic?
Impact wrenches are dynamic devices. Torque sticks change the dynamics. They work with different brands of wrenches only because the hammer mechanisms are similar to each other within a given drive size.
Electric impact wrenches have different dynamics; faster impact cycle, and motor torque not limited by supply air pressure.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Torque Sticks: Why only pneumatic?
The damage is already done at that point.
Personally I do own imapct wrenches but if I use them I throw the bolt and nut away.
I also know from personal experiance that there are no impact wrenches on the assembly line of a car plant. All nut runners.