At the Triumph motorcycle factory in Hinckley, Crane Electronics’ TorqueStar Opta torque indicators and data collectors are being used to calibrate click wrenches and power tools used in assembly operations. Tools are checked for accuracy and repeatability using a custom designed torque management system built around the TorqueStar Opta and a bar code scanning facility.

At a major global manufacturer of articulated construction vehicles, Crane Electronics is making a major contribution to the final quality, reliability and safety of the vehicles. Durability is also a critical issue in this highly competitive market place and Crane’s products are allowing the manufacturer to demonstrate to their customers a total commitment to the highest levels of manufacturing quality procedures and that they can expect maximum return on their investment.

With the introduction of Crane Electronics’ new ProWrench Opta there is now no need for engineers to specify a separate digital torque wrench and data collector.

PTFE coating to minimize friction, avoid heat build up and assure a long life of joint

Manitou is a world leader in the development and manufacture of rough-terrain masted forklift trucks for the construction equipment and agriculture industry. In its production plant in Ancenis, Western France, the company has hundreds of hand tools to check. To simplify the management of this critical work, the company has invested in a Crane Electronics’ TorqueStar Opta and associated Bluetooth wireless bar code reader technology.

London Taxis ensure optimum joint efficiency with Crane’s digital torque wrench ProWrench Opta. LTI Limited is Britain’s premier manufacturer of purpose built taxis and recognised as providing the world with universally known ‘black cabs’. The vehicles produced undergo a very intensive quality control regime and complete audit checks as part of its procedures. This includes heavy reliance upon torque control products supplied by Crane Electronics Limited.