When using extension adapters and spanners the torque applied to the fastener is greater than that preset torque setting or the torque value displayed on the tool. Therefore the torque value set on the torque wrench will not be the actual torque that you apply to the fastener.
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Torque wrench adapter formula. Torque wrench adapter formulas. Desired torque 250 ft. L effective length. T target or actual torque required lb in y torque setting or reading to obtain desired torque t in lbs l distance between applied force and torque wrench drive center in e distance between torque wrench drive center and crows foot drive center in. The length of the torque adapter in this example is 3 inches. Measure your torque wrench from center of adapter drive to where you will apply force center of hand location this is l.
Length of adapter 2. Determine the adapter extension length or offset of fastener to torque wrench by measuring the distance between the following centers. 1 torque wrench adapters extensions are used to tighten screws and nuts to specific values that cannot be reached with a regular socket on the end of a torque wrench. Measure from center of torque wrench adapter drive to center of tool extension adapter this is e. To recalculate your torque wrench when using the motion pro adapter use the extension formula included with. Torque wrench adapters and conversion formula.
Enter length of torque wrench a instructions. Half moon wrench left. This reading will be lower than the desired torque. Lbft foot poundslbin inch poundsnm newton meters step 2. Before using the torque adapter you must recalculate the torque specification listed in the engines service manual. Half moon wrench right.
Setting torque wrench length x torque desired torque wrench length adapter extension length step 1. Dial wrench using a 2 long crowfoot adapter. New setting tw. This makes the dial or scale reading less than the actual torque applied to the screw or nut. The torque setting on the wrench allowing for the added length of the adapter. Enter fastener torque specification from workshop manual.
Measure from center of handle to center of drive. Torque wrench adapter extended equations calculator. To calculate the true torque for the fastening application use this formula. Torque wrench adapter formulas. 15 degree wobble extension.