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The Tornado digital torque tester from Mecmesin
A reliable method of measuring torque is essential in the development and production of small rotary components. It enables designers to perfect the ‘feel’ of their products and allows manufacturers to guarantee quality in production.
The Tornado digital torque tester from Mecmesin has been designed to assess low-level torques associated with small rotating components, from packaging closures to electrical controls, and from building hardware to medical devices. It boasts an array of advanced capabilities, including pass/fail alerting with five programmable memory settings, a facility to characterise the two torque peaks associated with tamper-evident closures, an onboard memory of up to 500 readings and a bi-directional data interface for easy export of results.
At home in the lab or at the point of production, the compact, portable Tornado features a tough, waterresistant casing (rated to IP54) in non-painted polypropylene, making it suitable for use in pharmaceutical environments.
Four models range from a 1.5Nm unit for delicate assessments, to the 3, 6 and 10Nm capacity models for increasingly robust applications. Tornado’s digital torque capture electronics claim greater accuracy than traditional mechanical torque testers, while the clear, intuitive controls ensure that the unit is easy to use.
An adjustable mounting plate grips the base of a sample, presenting it for application of clockwise or counter-clockwise torque by hand. Five keys on the membrane keypad provide quick access to the most commonly used functions.