torquing

[Electric_Hippie]

Is there a way to check if a terminal was over torqued? adding extra words need 100 to post
Is there a way to check if a terminal was over torqued? adding extra words need 100 to post

 

[LarryFine]

Welcome to the forum.

Unless there was damage, I don't think so.

 

[infinity]

You could just set the tool to the correct value and see if it clicks when tightening without turning then move up in increments. The purists will tell you that you cannot check it and should cut the conductor and start over but I'm not one of them.

 

[busman]

Welcome. It depends. On very small conductors, it's obvious when the wire is virtually until there is only paper thin under the terminal screw that it was over-torqued. Other than that, probably not.

Mark

 

[don_resqcapt19]

There is no way to check, other than visible damage, for an over torqued connection.

 

[PCBelarge]

I have been taught there is no agreed upon way to test for torque.
This website says there are 3 methods -mountztorque.com -I am on the fence about this, I do not know this company.

 

[Electric_Hippie]

Thanks

 

[zbang]

By it's definition, torque requires motion ("a twisting force that tends to cause rotation.").

 

[tthh]

I have been taught there is no agreed upon way to test for torque.
This website says there are 3 methods -mountztorque.com -I am on the fence about this, I do not know this company.

Makes me think of the guys at the tires places...they often advertise they torque the wheel nuts/bolts. What that really consists of is running them on with the impact and then taking the torque wrench when done to make sure they all "click". Just a shame and I wonder how many even know they aren't doing it right.

 

[LarryFine]

Makes me think of the guys at the tires places...they often advertise they torque the wheel nuts/bolts. What that really consists of is running them on with the impact and then taking the torque wrench when done to make sure they all "click". Just a shame and I wonder how many even know they aren't doing it right.

They also use torque-limiting sockets.

 

[tthh]

They might, but I've not seen those used very often. They would also have to look up the torque value for each particular car. I know they could easily, but I doubt it happens.

 

[LarryFine]

They would also have to look up the torque value for each particular car.

That's what the label on the case lid is.

 

[BarryO]

By it's definition, torque requires motion ("a twisting force that tends to cause rotation.").

Not necessarily. Torque is defined as the cross product of the force vector applied to a point, and the position vector of that point from the axis of rotation. Actual motion is not needed. Just like with linear force: if you pull upward on a 100 lb. object with 50 lbf. of force, you're still applying force, but that object ain't moving.