1/4 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench - 5 to 50 in-lbs - GearWrench

Specifications

• Manufacturer: GearWrench
• Model Number: 3261
• Drive Size: 1/4 inch
• Torque Range: 5 to 50 in-lbs
• Measurement Type: Micrometer scale
• Accuracy: ±3% clockwise in the upper 80% of the range
• Graduations: 1 in/lb increments
• Overall Length: 7.9 inches
• Weight: 1.25 lbs
• Standards: Meets or exceeds ASME B107.14M

Key Features

• Micrometer Adjustment: Easily set desired torque by rotating the hand-grip, featuring a secure twist lock ring to prevent accidental changes.
• Audible Click & Feel: Provides a clear audible click and tactile impulse when the preset torque value is reached.
• Precision Ratchet Head: Designed with a 45-tooth ratchet, requiring only 8° of arc for indexing in confined spaces. A sealed head design protects against dirt infiltration, ensuring longevity.
• Durable Construction: Features a chrome-finished wrench body for resilience and a pliable elastomer handgrip that resists damage from impacts and automotive fluids.
• Easy-to-Read Scale: The clearly stamped English scale with 1 in/lb graduations ensures quick and accurate torque setting visibility.
• Palm-Pad Top: A unique palm-pad top enhances safer operation, helping to keep the socket and fastener firmly engaged and preventing slipping.
• Storage Case: Includes a protective blow mold case for organized storage and convenient portability.

Applications

• Automotive Service: This 1/4 inch drive micrometer torque wrench is ideal for precise tightening of smaller engine components, sensors, and interior fasteners where specific torque values are critical.
• Bicycle Assembly & Maintenance: Ensures accurate torque application on delicate bicycle parts, preventing both over-tightening damage and loose connections.
• Electronics & Small Assembly: Suitable for securing fasteners in sensitive electronic devices, firearms, and other small-scale assemblies where exact torque is crucial for functionality and safety.
• General Repair: Provides a versatile and reliable solution for various tasks requiring low-range torque accuracy within the 5 to 50 in-lbs range.

Benefits

• Enhanced Fastener Security: Delivers accurate torque within ±3% clockwise, ensuring fasteners are tightened precisely to specifications, which prevents loosening or stripping.
• Component Protection: Prevents over-tightening of delicate parts, mitigating the risk of costly damage or failure and extending the lifespan of equipment.
• Improved Efficiency: The clear micrometer scale and distinct audible click signal streamline the torque setting process, reducing guesswork and saving time.
• Comfort & Control: The ergonomic elastomer grip and palm-pad top provide comfortable handling and help maintain steady pressure, reducing user fatigue and tool slippage during use.
• Versatile Use: Offers a reliable and precise solution for a wide array of small-scale tasks, making it an essential tool for both professional mechanics and hobbyists.