Electric Torque Driver Selection
Electric Torque Driver Selection
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I am looking for an electric torque driver for an assembly process. Any one have better luck with a particular brand over others?
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RE: Electric Torque Driver Selection
The only problem I recall was a girl who was new to the operation somehow got the idea to give the screws an extra twist with the power 'off' after the torque limiter ratcheted. Those particular screwdrivers were consumer products, and didn't limit the torque with the power off, so she screwed up quite a few assemblies before I caught her and retrained her.
I just looked at the one I have here. It is a model VP730, Type 2, 3.6VDC, 180 RPM. The body is straight and does not fold into a pistol grip, unlike some newer models I have seen and bought.
At that time, Versapak meant NiCd cells, which thrive on abuse, and gave us no particular trouble in a production environment. The newer Versapak Gold batteries with NiMH cells are better in a home environment where self-discharge is a nuisance.
Both types of Versapack batteries are still available online, but I have no idea if they're still in production because Versapak has sort of gone out of style. I also don't know if that particular driver is still in production. Anyone who is still using them probably won't part with any.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Electric Torque Driver Selection
RE: Electric Torque Driver Selection
They have all types, here is the direct plug in type that I'm familiar with.
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