ErgoTorq "Collars" provide a permanent solution to the problem of instability at the joints between Nutrunner tooling and their driven attachments. Instability and the resulting wobble which occurs at the joints between your nutrunner tooling and their attachments can cause operator discomfort, inconsistent final torque's, system damage and premature wear of tooling and attachments. On-line results have proven that all of these problems can be greatly reduced with the installation of ErgoTorq "Collars". Watch our product video! operator comfort is improved by eliminating attachment wobble and reducing torque reaction torque quality becomes more consistent with improved torque transfer system damage is reduced due to improved attachment and fastener control tooling and attachment life is extended by improved alignment of the square drives ErgoTorq "Collars" can be fitted to virtually all nutrunner type tooling and act as a stabilizing device for the various attachments used on these tools. The main body is made from aluminum, with a mounted ball bearing and a Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene inner sleeve providing a flexible interference fit with the attachment. This fit compensates for tolerance variations in the attachments and at the same time stabilizes the joint between the tool and the attachment. The mainbody remains stationery, while the bearing and the inner sleeve turn with the tool and attachment keeping their drive axes in alignment. Our exclusive (patent pending) mounting system has allowed us to standardize the 3/8" and 1/2" drive "Collar" main bodies. The steel support sleeve is mounted on the original front cap or reaction bar nut of the tool being fitted. Once this sleeve is in place, a standard mainbody can then be easily mounted on the tool. (Specials are available upon request.) THE PROBLEMS ErgoTorq SOLUTIONS Operator Discomfort - When extensions or multiple attachments are used on nutrunner tooling, the wobble that occurs during the operation of the tool can be very significant and result in operator discomfort and safety concerns.   With the installation of ErgoTorq "Collars" tooling and attachment joints become stabilized and the wobble effect is virtually eliminated. The result is reduced vibration levels and improved comfort and safety for the operator. Torque Loss - Torque losses can occur on this type of tooling due to the instability at the joints between tooling and attachments. Because of the misalignments occurring along the drive axis at the joints, actual torque delivered to the fastener is often not what the tool is putting out. Transducerized tools can indicate they have reached torque, but in actuality the true joint torque can be low.   ErgoTorq "Collars" eliminate angular misalignments that occur at the tool and attachment joints because of their instability. As a result, torque transfer is improved and final joint torque's are more consistent with what the tool is generating. This results in improved torque quality. Reduced Tooling & Attachment Life - Because of joint misalignments occurring during tool operation, attachment and tool square drives, inner bearings and gearing are all exposed to side loading forces. These forces create premature wear and eventual failure of these components.   By eliminating drive component joint misalignment and the resulting side loading forces, ErgoTorq "Collars" 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.   With the elimination of attachment wobble, ErgoTorq "Collars" provide improved control of tooling attachments and the fasteners being installed. Systems damage problems are eliminated. Torque Reaction - Another problem that can occur with nutrunner tooling is a kicking action that the operator is forced to deal with when the tool reaches final torque on a joint. With the addition of angular misalignments at the joints along the drive axis, torque reaction forces can be magnified. This compounds an already serious operator safety issue.   By eliminating tooling component drive misalignment ErgoTorq "Collars" provide a significant reduction in the amount of torque reaction that occurs at tool shut off. This results in improved operator comfort and safety. * All test data results are available upon request Top

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