GEDORE Torque Screwdrivers

The smaller a screw connection is, the more important it is to apply force in a controlled manner. Excessive torque can stress components, threads, or fasteners, while insufficient tightening can compromise the connection’s intended function. Torque screwdrivers allow you to adjust screw tightening to a defined torque range.

In slip-through designs, torque transmission is limited once the set torque is reached. The mechanism slips noticeably, thereby preventing unintentional over-tightening. This operating principle is particularly well-suited for repetitive fastening operations where a specified value must be consistently maintained.

The GEDORE product range includes torque screwdrivers for various torque ranges and requirements. These include, among others, the QSN, QUICKSET, and TLS series, as well as special ESD and cleanroom models.

A key selection criterion is whether an application requires working with the same torque value continuously or whether different values are needed. Fixed-torque screwdrivers are designed for recurring fastening processes with a consistent torque setting. Depending on the model, the setting can be adjusted at the factory or using suitable testing equipment.

Adjustable torque screwdrivers, on the other hand, allow the torque value to be adapted to different fastening applications. The QSN and QUICKSET series cover various metric and inch torque ranges for this purpose. Depending on the model, scales and locking mechanisms help set the required value and maintain it throughout the work process.

Thus, the choice between a fixed-setting and an adjustable model depends primarily on the specific process. For consistent assembly specifications, the focus is on the reproducible repetition of a defined value. In contrast, varying components and fastening applications require greater flexibility in adjustment.

In electronics manufacturing and other electrostatically sensitive areas, additional requirements apply to the tools used. GEDORE’s ESD torque screwdrivers are designed for use in electrostatically protected areas. The series covers a range of torque values and combines controlled torque transmission with an EPA-compliant design.

CRS cleanroom torque screwdrivers are available for applications under cleanroom conditions. The mechanical components are made of stainless steel or appropriately coated materials. Depending on the model, PTFE-impregnated or anodized aluminum handles are used. The CRS series covers several torque ranges, from small cNm values up to the Nm range, and is designed for both clockwise and counterclockwise tightening.

This means that the torque screwdriver is not selected solely based on the required torque. The working environment and the applicable requirements regarding material, surface, and electrostatic properties are also factors in tool selection.

Several factors are crucial when selecting a suitable torque screwdriver. The starting point is the torque value specified for the screw connection. Based on this, the torque range, adjustment type, and design of the tool can be determined.

Important selection criteria include:

• required torque value and appropriate torque range
• fixed or adjustable design
• slip-through operating principle
• clockwise tightening or clockwise and counterclockwise tightening, depending on the specific design
• standard or special (ESD or cleanroom environments)
• metric or imperial scale for adjustable models
• suitable bit holder and matching bit for the screw connection

GEDORE offers various series and torque ranges within these criteria. This allows the tool selection to be tailored to the specific fastening process without limiting the decision to a single product series.