Torque Measurement Systems
Desoutter’s torque measurement systems are essential for ensuring accuracy, reliability, and quality in industrial assembly. Indeed, pneumatic and electric tools need to be measured and verified at regular intervals and industries rely on advanced torque measurement systems to guarantee that every fastening operation meets strict standards. At Desoutter, our portfolio perfectly combines precision hardware with intelligent software to deliver complete solutions for torque testing equipment and torque calibration. Discover our measuring instruments!
Quality Torque Wrenches
Wireless Rotary Transducers
Torque Transducers
Capability Bench
Data Collectors
Measurement Systems Software
Clamp Force Transducer
Screwdrivers Torque Testers
Frequently asked questions on Torque Measurement
Do you know Six Sigma for process improvement (DMAIC)?
DEFINE: Set the goal
MEASURE: Define the metrics
ANALYZE: Measure where you go
IMPROVE: Improve Processes while you go
CONTROL: Act immediately if going on the wrong path
How to perform automatic adjustments during calibration?
Automatic adjustment during calibration is a process designed to maintain tool accuracy and ensure consistent tightening performance on assembly lines. Here’s how it typically works:
1-Monitor Tool Capability
Use SPC (Statistical Process Control) to check whether tools currently in use meet the required performance standards. SPC helps identify deviations early and maintain process stability.
2-Respond to Alerts
If an alert indicates that a tool is out of tolerance, recalibration is required. Modern systems allow this to be done automatically, reducing downtime and human error.
3-Perform Automatic Adjustment
Advanced solutions, such as those using a wireless rotary transducer (WRT), enable automatic adjustment without the need for cables, thanks to infrastructure mode. These systems can handle multiple tightening cycles (e.g., up to 30) to recalibrate the tool accurately.
4-Access Results and Traceability
Calibration results are stored in the transducer and can be integrated into production monitoring platforms for full traceability and compliance reporting. The WRT database stores 5 000 curves and 50 000 results.
What is residual torque checking?
Residual torque checking is the process of measuring the remaining torque on a joint after tightening. This step ensures that the joint maintains the correct torque level and helps identify any potential relaxation.
Why is residual torque checking important?
It is a critical step for safety-sensitive applications. Detecting joint relaxation early prevents failures and guarantees compliance with torque specifications.
When should residual torque checking be performed?
Residual torque checking can be carried out:
• During a new assembly process to confirm proper tightening.
• To verify relaxation under torque or over torque conditions.
How is residual torque checking performed?
Residual torque can be measured after tightening with various tools, including:
• Pulse tools
• Continuous tools
• Wrenches
• Residual torque measurement can be performed using the Q-Shield S, Q-Shield C, or Q-Audit
What happens if the residual torque is outside the tolerance?
If the residual torque does not meet the specified tolerance, several corrective actions are possible:
• Tool calibration check
• Joint inspection
• Retightening and rechecking
How to detect abnormal curves in real-time?
Desoutter’s Curve Analytics solution continuously monitors tightening curves on assembly lines. Each tightening curve is analysed live and grouped into clusters based on its behaviour. If a new tightening curve falls outside the acceptable range, the system triggers an instant alert for immediate corrective action.
What happens when a tightening anomaly is detected?
When an abnormal tightening curve is identified, supervisors receive a live alert. This enables quick intervention - either reworking the tightening path or recalibrating the tool if necessary. The solution uses AI to classify anomalies and adapt instantly to production changes, reducing downtime, and improving tightening process reliability. Desoutter proposes the Demeter solution for curve analytics detection and analyse.
Based on your Control Plan, the different solutions we provide in Measurement Techniques allow you to:
Take control of the Capability and repeatability of Assembly tools from their reception in the factory, and make it sustainable and traceable with Machine Capability Tests and Calibration reports.
Qualify the selected tools for specific operations in regards to the periodical tests performed.
Measure with SPC the output of production and get clear guidance to implement preventive maintenance or detect a process deviation on critical operations.
Enable documentation of your tightening operations from engineering phase to quality audits.
Quality Torque Wrenches such as Q-Shield - S - Digital Smart Wrench and Q-Audit Wrench are designed for real-time torque measurement accuracy and seamless integration into quality control processes. For applications requiring dynamic monitoring, the Wireless Rotary Transducers (WRT) provide cutting-edge connectivity, enabling engineers to capture torque and angle data without cables. The intuitive web user interface gives you access to the result data base, curves, live results and the data download facility. Do you need reliable calibration and repeatability across production lines? Static and rotary torque transducers DSTxs, DRT, and PST are fundamental.
To support capability studies, the Capability Bench Delta Cart offers a mobile solution for on-site torque testing equipment, while Data Collectors Delta simplifies the process of gathering and analyzing results. Torque measurement software is a central part of digital quality assurance, that is why we provide you with Delta QC, our Measurement systems software to empower teams with advanced reporting and compliance tracking. The Clamp Force Transducer (FCT) and Screwdrivers Torque Testers Alpha are our specialized tools, extending precision to specific fastening applications, ensuring that every joint is validated.
By combining torque sensors, digital torque wrenches, and intelligent measurement software, Desoutter delivers complete solutions for industries seeking real-time torque data collection and improved productivity. Regardless of the industry, our torque measurement systems guarantee performance, safety and compliance with international standards in every fastening operation.