They also determine the correct torque and bolt load under derated conditions. For instance, the accompanying chart for Grade 5 and 8 bolts was developed from a computer program that calculates ...

always refer to the manufacturer’s data for more accurate torque specs. But, if you’re at a loss for how tight to make the bolt, this chart will get you there. Don’t forget to stick it in ...

A stuck lug nut can be a huge problem for any project you're working on, but does DeWalt have an Impact Wrench that can help ...

Engineers use a “nut factor” to relate a bolt’s installation torque to the tension on it. But they need to understand the friction-related variables that contribute to the nut factor to ...

Lucky for Charlie, and for any one of us working on a mechanical project, there's good news at the other end of the wrench: Loosening a bolt takes less torque than you originally put into ...

You probably just rely on a regular wrench to tighten parts on your car, but any important fastener should be tightened with a torque wrench so it will be neither too tight nor too loose.