Sep 20, 2010 #1 shawnpeter Mechanical Jan 15, 2009 49 is there a "rough" percentage of how much torque is lost when using a swivel socket versus a standard socket?
is there a "rough" percentage of how much torque is lost when using a swivel socket versus a standard socket?
Sep 20, 2010 #2 ivymike Mechanical Nov 9, 2000 5,653 in a static, coaxial, scenario? Upvote 0 Downvote
Sep 20, 2010 #3 berkshire New member Jun 8, 2005 4,429 That would depend on the angle you are away from the axis of the wrench. Upvote 0 Downvote
Sep 20, 2010 #4 GregLocock Automotive Apr 10, 2001 23,765 Bear in mind the non uniform velocity ratio across the joint will affect the torque. But if you mean losses due to friction etc, not much. Cheers Greg Locock New here? Try reading these, they might help FAQ731-376 http://eng-tips.com/market.cfm? Upvote 0 Downvote
Bear in mind the non uniform velocity ratio across the joint will affect the torque. But if you mean losses due to friction etc, not much. Cheers Greg Locock New here? Try reading these, they might help FAQ731-376 http://eng-tips.com/market.cfm?
