Torque wrench "Arsenal": instruction manual, review and reviews
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Torque wrench "Arsenal": instruction manual, review and reviews

It is recommended to use the Arsenal torque wrench during the repair and routine inspection of machines, electric tools.

Torque wrench "Arsenal" is a type of wrench with a built-in measuring device. The device is used for construction, installation, repair work in a car service or in production. This Russian brand is an analogue of the German company Alca.

Key Capabilities

The Arsenal torque wrench is able to determine the thread tightening force. Used snap tool to assemble machines, construction and industrial equipment. The device will help to properly tighten the knots without damaging the bolts and fasteners. It can help you avoid the following problems:

  • poor tightening of threaded connections;
  • thread breakage of a bolt, nut, stud;
  • breaking the cap, erasing the edges of the thread.
When using a conventional wrench tool, parts can be assembled incorrectly. All fasteners are tightened by force, and the thread may break. A torque wrench will allow you to determine the allowable force for different bolts.

Features

The manufacturer presents several types of tools: right-handed, left-handed or double-sided. Scale keys are made of metal, have a plastic handle that allows the device to sit firmly in the hand and not slip off.

Torque wrench "Arsenal": instruction manual, review and reviews

Torque wrench

Technical characteristics of products of this type are presented in the table.

Features

Brand nameArsenal
The birthplace of the brandRussia
Country of OriginTaiwan
A typelimit
Min/Max force, Hm28-210
landing square1/2
Weight, kg1,66
Dimensions, cm50h7,8h6,8

The Arsenal torque wrench reviews say that the Newton scale starts from 48 Hm, and not from 24 Hm, as stated on the packaging and in the instructions. Therefore, buyers do not recommend choosing a 1/4" or 5/16" bolt tightening tool.

How to use

It is recommended to use the Arsenal torque wrench during the repair and routine inspection of machines, electric tools. The algorithm is:

  1. Determine the required force on the measuring scale.
  2. Use a tool to tighten the threaded connection, controlling the indicator on the scale.
  3. After the appearance of a characteristic click, stop working.
  4. To prevent the spring in the device from stretching, set the scale to zero.

With a torque snap key from the Arsenal brand, you can set the compression force. When the master turns the bolt to the limit value, the device cracks. After a characteristic sound, the thread tightening should be stopped.

Reviews

Viktor: I bought an Arsenal torque wrench for 1700 rubles. The quality matches the price. The device is massive, has a large measuring scale, accurate. I checked its work on an electronic force meter, the indicators match.

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Igor: Before buying, I studied the reviews about the Arsenal torque wrench. Thanks to the users made the right choice. The tool works correctly, but I do not like that after snapping off the scale does not set itself to zero. Because of this, you often have to twist.

Albina: I bought a tool for my husband for assembly and locksmith work, I was guided by positive reviews and a small price of the tool. Been using for XNUMX months now, no complaints. The spring did not stretch, it measures correctly.

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