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4/12/2017

Ingersoll Rand: QX Series™ Cordless Torque Multiplier

Ingersoll Rand has launched the QX Series™ Cordless Torque Multiplier, a high-torque fastening tool for industrial applications, including rail. The device can achieve up to 1,475 foot-pounds of torque, company officials said in a press release.
 
Built upon the QX Series platform, the Ingersoll Rand Cordless Torque Multiplier employs advanced technology, communication and control features to ensure accurate, repeatable bolting for torque-critical joints, according to the company.
 
"In heavy-duty, high-risk environments like oil and gas, infrastructure construction, and power generation, the accuracy of applied torque is critical," said Dan Fleming, product manager at Ingersoll Rand. "In these high-performance industries time is valuable. The QX Series Cordless Torque Multiplier replaces manual, inaccurate fastening methods with a traceable method that is quicker and more effective."
 
To meet heavy-duty fastening needs, the QX Series Cordless Torque Multiplier has a brushless motor paired with a premium Norbar® gearbox to generate 160 times the torque of a standard QX Series tool. The tool is available in five different combinations of torque and speed capability, ranging from 30 to 1,475 foot-pounds and 5 to 45 revolutions per minute (rpm). At the heart of the Torque Multiplier is the Ingersoll Rand closed-loop transducer, which is the "key" to delivering torque precision, accuracy and traceable results, the company said.
 
The tool has multiple user-programmable configurations such as torque, angle and gang count. These functions can be navigated directly on the tool or programmed from a computer. Up to eight of these programed strategies can be stored on the tool at the same time. The multi-function display module provides visual feedback via red, yellow and green lights, signaling whether the bolt has exceeded or failed to meet the torque limit or angle, or if the proper gang count was reached.
 
The tool can store records for up to 1,200 fastenings, which can be downloaded to a computer via a USB cable or wirelessly transferred to a dedicated Process Communication Module (PCM). Now, reliable data is available for review, analysis and record-keeping at any time, replacing the guesswork of manually recording torque goals with paper and pencil in the field, according to the company.
 
Operators can move freely without the inconvenience of bulky air or hydraulic hoses, or power packs, because the Torque Multiplier is cordless and compact. The 360-degree adjustable handle provides the operator a comfortable grip and provisions for a tethering point. These features allow maximum flexibility when working on multiple joints and accessing odd angles.
 
The durability and performance of the QX Series Torque Multiplier stands up to a variety of applications, including rail-car maintenance, locomotive assembly, infrastructure installation and maintenance.