ErgoTorq "Adaptors" provide a permanent solution to the problem of instability at the joints between pulse and other tooling and their driven attachments. Vibration caused by looseness at the joints between extensions and sockets can cause pulse tools to lose up to 30% of their torquing capabilities. This can also result in decreased tooling life, systems damage or product mutilation (from wobbling accessories) and operator discomfort causing them to grip tools harder, which can lead to fatigue and repetitive strain injuries. ErgoTorq Adaptors from Ergonomics Specialties solve these problems. Their unique design keeps your pulse tools working at their peak, even after 225,000 cycles.* Watch our product video! Unlike the competition, ErgoTorq Adaptors can be designed to be used on any manufacturers pulse tool and accessory line currently being used at your facility. They can also be recycled when the accessories wear out. ErgoTorq Adaptor's act as a coupling device between the power tool, extension and the socket. Built around a UHMW polyethylene core with a stainless steel sleeve, the Adaptor reduces the movement that normally occurs at these connections and the resulting vibration that is created when the tool is operated. It's this solid connection that results in marked improvement in torque accuracy, improved tool life, decreased noise levels and increased operator comfort. THE PROBLEMS ErgoTorq SOLUTIONS Operator Discomfort from Vibration -Although pulse tools provide a significant reduction in vibration transmitted to the tooling operator compared to impact tools, they still use an on/off driving mechanism which creates significant vibration within the tool itself and at the joints between tooling and attachments. Operators respond to this vibration by gripping the tool more tightly to gain better control. Unfortunately this response can cause the operator to develop repetitive strain injuries which are very costly to both the employee and employer. Excessive noise levels are also a result of the vibration.   With the installation of ErgoTorq "Adaptors" at the joints between pulse tooling and their attachment, the joints become stabilized and any looseness is virtually eliminated. The result is a significant reduction in the amount of vibration and noise experienced by the operator. Independent studies have shown that ErgoTorq "Adaptors" can reduce vibration levels by as much as 71% in comparison to standard tooling atttachments.* Torque Loss - Torque losses of up to 30% can occur with pulse tools due to the instability at the joints between tooling and attachments. Because of the significant vibration levels created at these points, torque energy is lost and actual torque applied to the fastener is significantly less than what the tool has been set for.   Because of the significant reductions in vibration at the joints between tooling and attachment with the installation of ErgoTorq "Adaptors" , torque energy looses are nowhere near as significant. The amount of torque loose can be reduced by up to 70%. This results in improved torque quality and optimum tool performance. Reduced Tooling & Attachment Life - Because of the continual hammering that occurs at the joints between tooling and attachments while the pulse tool is operating, attachments, tool square drives, inner bearings and drive components are all exposed to vibration and heat build up. These forces create premature wear and eventual failure of these components.   By reducing the hammering action, vibration and heat build up at the joints between tooling and attachments and inner drive components, ErgoTorq "Adaptors" dramatically improve tooling and attachment life and reduce costs involved with downtime, repairs and replacements. System Damage - Because of joint instability, wobble or runout of the attachment occurs during tool operation. This wobbling of attachments can be a major contributor to product system damage and result in expensive off-line repairs to the finished product.   By providing significant reductions in attachment wobble, ErgoTorq "Adaptors" provide improved control of tooling attachments and the fasteners being installed. Mutilation or systems damage problems are significantly reduced. Increased Cycle Times - Another problem that can occur as a result of the torque losses experienced by pulse tools is an increase in cycle time required to perform a joint rundown. In assembly manufacturing environments were every 1/10 of a second counts, this can result in significant lost revenue over time.   Because of significant improvements to torque transfer with the installation of ErgoTorq "Adaptors", greater torque is applied directly to the fastener. This results in reduced cycle time required for joint rundowns. * All test data results are available upon request Top

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