High voltage insulated sockets incorporate robust insulation and isolation techniques to minimize the risk of electrical hazards. 

1) Improves the accuracy and life of your tools

A tool’s performance can depreciate throughout its lifecycle, leading to inaccuracies and potential product recalls. Implementing a regular calibration schedule is essential for maintaining high-quality standards.

Tooling manufacturers often specify calibrating tools based on the number of fastenings or cycles, similar to how cars require maintenance after a certain number of miles or a set period of time. Calibration ensures that tools, such as torque tools measured in Newton Metres (Nm), provide consistent output every time.

2) Increase productivity in your production process

A broken tool is of no use to anyone. It can cause significant downtime, manufacturing delays, and not to mention safety risks for operators. .

When paired with a service, a tooling calibration can significantly increase productivity throughout the entire manufacturing process. Why? Servicing helps to prevent breakdowns, keeps tools performing at their best, and the production line moving at pace.

At Abbey Industrial Solutions, we complete 95% of service and calibration work within seven working days, ensuring minimal downtime. This means you save time and resources while guaranteeing quality and reliability in your operations.

3) Save costs and resources in the long run

Equipment failures and product recalls are costly — both to your budget and to your brand’s reputation. Neglecting to service and calibrate your tools can lead to frequent breakdowns and defective end products.

Calibrating your tools frequently may seem excessive and unnecessary in the short term, but it will reduce spending on preventable repairs by 89%. Properly maintained tools perform longer, meaning you won’t need to purchase replacements as frequently, ultimately saving you money and ensuring the reliability of your operations.

Torque monitoring involves measuring the force used during the tightening of a fastener. Angle monitoring involves measuring the angle of rotation of a fastener during the tightening process.

When combined, torque and angle monitoring make sure fasteners and bolts are properly tightened and controlled in line with reliability and safety requirements. 

Torque reaction is Newton’s third law of motion at work — for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. 

When an assembly process is completed and the target torque is reached, the operator can experience a twist or kickback in the wrist or arm. The higher the torque, the greater the reaction. However, torque reaction can become problematic even at torques as low as 10Nm. 

Uncontrolled torque reaction is a safety hazard for operators. No matter the size or circumstance of the torque reaction, repeated consistently can lead to injuries such as stress fractures or carpal tunnel syndrome. 

Aside from the health and safety risk, torque reaction can lead to inaccurate and inconsistent tightenings that affect the quality of your end product. An operator may under torque to avoid experiencing the reaction or over torque as a result of the stress of the reaction. 

It seems counterintuitive, but a tighter fastening isn’t more secure. Adding an over checking step will lead to over torquing, in which the bolt is stretched and the joint becomes weaker and more likely to fail during use. As well as affecting quality, over checking adds an additional step to your production process which increases takt times and production lead times.

Before we get into the benefits, let’s quickly clarify what anti-mar protection is. These sockets, adapters and covers are designed to protect the surface of your finished product, ensuring that they remain free from scratches, dings or blemishes during the assembly process. In essence, they’re the unsung heroes safeguarding your products from unsightly imperfections which will then need additional reworking.

Benefit 1: Enhanced Product Quality

The use of anti-mar protection can greatly improve the quality of your manufactured goods. Anti-mar sockets and covers act as a barrier between your tools and the workpiece, preventing costly cosmetic defects. Imagine the flawless paintwork of a car, any scratch or imperfection will need reworking leading to additional costs and longer lead times.

Benefit 2: Increased Manufacturing Productivity

Time is money, and in the world of manufacturing, productivity is key. Anti-mar sockets and covers allow you to work faster without sacrificing quality. Since you won’t need to worry about damaging the materials you’re working with, you can focus on the task at hand, instead of treading lightly to avoid mishaps. This efficiency boost translates to quicker production times and increased output.

Benefit 3: Cost Savings

Reduced product defects, increased efficiency, and longer tool life all add up to significant cost savings for your manufacturing operation. The initial investment in anti-mar sockets is more than justified by the long-term benefits they provide in reducing rework or the potential damage to your brand’s reputation.

Pinch points in a manufacturing process are those tricky spots where the moving part of a tooling asset comes in contact with an operator’s fingers, gloves or even hair. These can become entangled in the moving part causing an injury.

Pinch point protection ensures a smooth and safe process.

Benefit 1: Safety First, Always

Pinch point protection is your pass to a safer workplace.

Fewer accidents mean fewer disruptions, keeping your team healthy and your production line running like a well-oiled machine.

Benefit 2: Maximising Productivity 

By minimising the risk of accidents, you are planning for  less unplanned downtime and more uptime equals more output. 

Benefit 3: Long-Term Cost Savings

Investing in pinch point protection is like planting a money tree. Sure, there’s an initial cost, but the long-term savings are worth it.

Fewer accidents mean lower insurance premiums, reduced worker compensation claims, and a healthier bottom line.

Torque reaction isn’t just a physics concept; it’s a critical factor in the safety and precision of your manufacturing process.

Safety First, Always

First and foremost, uncontrolled torque reaction is a safety hazard for operators. Even a small reaction repeated multiple times throughout the day can lead to injury or illness putting your company’s reputation and productivity at risk. 

Every company will set their own limits for torque reaction but as a guide we recommend that anything over 7Nm needs some form of torque reaction device fitted but this can depend on the type of fastening and also the quantity completed in a set timeframe. 

Precision Matters

Uncontrolled torque reaction can lead to inaccurate and inconsistent tightenings that affecting the quality of your end product. Operators may under torque to avoid the reaction or when experiencing torque reaction go over torque.