Pit & Quarry, May 2010
Pit Stop TORQUE TESTING EQUIPMENT LINE EXPANDS With the introduction of new test and calibration equipment Stanley Proto says it has positioned itself as a full torque solutions provider The companys torque tester streamlines the testing and calibrating process by combining all functions into one tool The tool can be used to test all types of torque wrenches in all types of settings where full scale calibration is needed or where a quick pass fail check is required The company is also introducing five new transducers increasing the total number of SKUs in its lineup to 16 When used with the Proto torque meter the transducers are plug and play with automatic transducer detection easy set up and user friendly operation All bench mount transducers have an accuracy of 05 percent of indicated value the company says Proto transducers offer torque ranges from 25 in lbs to 2000 ft lbs which covers the entire range of Proto torque wrenches www stanleyproto com BRAKES DISSIPATE LARGE THERMAL LOADS LKB Series brakes from Industrial Clutch are designed for heavy duty mining applications and can dissipate large thermal loads required by shovels draglines cranes drilling equipment and conveyors LKB Series are spring set air or hydraulic released motor brakes used as primary working brakes safety brakes and holding brakes for a multitude of loads Ranging in static torque from 5190 lb in to 1360930 lb in and dynamic torque from 4500 lb in to 1179470 lb in the brakes contribute the lowest possible inertia to systems that must be started and stopped the company says High quality non asbestos lining materials ensure excellent heat dissipation uniform stopping distances and long life www indclutch com 34 PIT QUARRY May 2010 www pitandquarry com
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