Inch-lb Torque Wrench

[bunnspecial]

I need to adjust the bands on an automatic, and the specified torque on one of them is 10 inch-lbs.

Most of the ones on the market bottom out at 20 inch-lbs, which of course is twice what is specified! A quick look at Snap-On(for example) shows that the make one that goes down to 10 inch-lbs-call at an old habit from an analytical chemist, but I'm inherently distrustful of any adjustable measuring instrument at the extreme ends of its range(especially the low end).

Is there a wrench on the market that will reliably cover this low range? If I buy the Snap-On, for example, how much can I trust it to actually deliver its marked measurement at the low end?

 

[rustypigeon]

I would use a 0-60 or 0-80 in/lbs 1/4" drive beam type torque wrench.

Amazon has a ARES 70213 and a Neiko 03727A for about $21.

There are also USA made versions of the 0-60 in/lbs beam torque wrenches for more money. Depends on how much you want to spend.

 

[benjy]

price is not always a good indicator BUT cheap is not usually as good + good is not cheap! for something critical get or rent or borrow a good in-lb unit. better accuracy per snap-on etc is in the mid range so nothing to big

 

[Donald]

Look for an old thread of mine where a few were suggested,

I asked for one for Christmas. We will see on Sat when we get together with family.

 

[c502cid]

10in-lbs? Blow on it, it's tight.

 

[Job]

Gearwrench 85072 goes to 10 and 2% accuracy. eBay has them pretty cheap like $70. I have one and paid more for it. I think it works ok I bought it to tighten electrical panel connections. Don't remember if the 2% applies to the 10 setting, probably does it usually is a $200 tool.

 

[SubLGT]

Here are two that might work for you. One is 5-35 lb-in, the other is 3-15 lb-in.

http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/item.php?StockCode=MD1F35H

http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/item.php?StockCode=DS1F15CHM

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As drivers are more convenient that ratchet wrenches for some applications, torque drivers are more convenient than torque wrenches for some applications. Delicate applications such as fuel injectors and fasteners used in plastics are examples of low-torque applications where tolerance is extremely tight and a torque driver is ideally suited. Also, torque drivers are not hand-hold sensitive.

 

[john_pifer]

I'm an aircraft mechanic. We use Snap-On torque wrenches. The ranges we have are 10-50, 40-200, and 200-1000. We also have a torque screwdriver that goes from like 3-15.

They get sent for calibration checks regularly.

I believe that they are designed to be accurate throughout the range they're designed for. I mean, think about it. You're an engineer designing a calibrated tool. Are you going to just "let it go", if the tool isn't accurate throughout the range it's labeled for?

 

[redbone3]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sturtevant-Richmont-CAL-36-4-Roto-Torq-adjustable-torque-screwdriver-2-36-in-lbs/333405507439?hash=item4da0844f6f&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&enc=AQAEAAADMKvsXIZtBqdkfsZsMtzFbFsbX3WcW5fmB%2Fx7ZbaZTyex%2FpzCHfE%2F%2FuBEa0nUqZTwdeEYNoE%2FOei6nnUlbNtTZiFDPCsXBeDhE%2B%2F4vsewNtc%2B%2Fdg5GBGReelru9QLPQnRWw1%2FNYkjr6R50pe7cQZr%2FY8eHNHApa%2BF6QWvHbMdLwQsqfTmeQIzsOfY7e8fOC6W0rtM7QZEpsYKDxc1AKwi09cN2KGLWrbPu1wCSFF9rQtO0z7YLAj9wyNFzKRMua5zY0aSGvtFC3PW00lZYfpgqIYdrtusK4Uf%2BZLVfEJ6kkuuwztbLNaiwuAN6fwZvloh5PShBQo%2Bv9O7ioucOYBWzExJy0QMOgKECwGzIPDcKYEnbvtFZ4nNkFCaUuNZ8gAj9QIILAAmf0l%2FPdMBODk8nXFlE9cn7KXVts%2FkLZd5VBzDu29C2%2FpUpZr7o7gtctwKxDMunJibideiQgE%2BYQW0J7%2FI%2BV4lJovXOXzKRp6i6gYXGyrJYxbVyH9YVYpeOv%2Bku05dF3%2B2httLXePl5cz0zZ4Dg5Xq3J0joElpPKG4UlVc6JHZmh3rVH43lu9vKS4DbC7IfRkDHqHn58cKVxVjeu76nwSaZ%2FFCdUV%2B6Fmt4kMKZxELgMnGDTU%2BW0UUgYvR%2BuDZriiFntVpeoSigV%2B8alFuwg2nOdjxMVj6%2F0ZHnZuln5AEXnnhD3OJzgzZCC%2FuqzIYLV6kAB%2F3U7TDpZeM7an7XVozWOlwzeoHAKdCXHN2m7yQnOL7oLGsbqahqqFjbfSE2rO0StwiUJeUdKRCwBYYEfoFQcMIgZX2Kg8TM%2Fgt3%2B%2BVg%2F0bRbwuM%2BgMV%2BWz29lHaWQ3cYxmsxnN2RESzaeyMDGOMIrxDXX9sLX8r%2F56AoFZ4c7wzF%2FT%2F6junJh6spcOul9y3zZtAnQvDWCqXx3YK%2B89B9xVMA%2F0RFO4S4i3eQ%2F3Z4w0DM%2FQMDX%2FXhYS3%2BxcsZfbByHrnAG5IukNr3c4O0Sb7cKk6w6714YrIPSb9aZrwRLFA2Ur28UgCO5kshoCqGgdr85XH8NkMdthpcgeN9WIOz7cEd4JL5F2jpeyMUW%2B88FZJR%2Fme2aufLr1cw%3D%3D&checksum=333405507439c9d8be4734794910970229e7352cd9ad These are quality products (I have calibrated them when I worked at a Calibration Lab) and the price is right.

 

[Trav]

I would get one with a memory needle. This type are accurate at a much lower range than click types. The locking nut may be larger than sockets available for 1/4" drive so you would need an adapter for that reason I linked to a 3/8 drive where sockets are available up to 24mm or 1".

https://www.amazon.com/CDI-1502LDIN-8-Inch-Memory-Needle/dp/B000KKXOQC

 

[eljefino]

Get an extension that puts the business end halfway back down the bar again, under your hand. They look like crow's feet, but are longer.