In Focus: Ascot Supply 2-pc 600 ft-lb Flex Hinge Style Torque Wrench, No. 168-60012

Oct. 4, 2024
Ascot Supply's 2-pc torque wrench is designed to be portable and prevent over-torquing,

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Application

The Ascot Supply 2-pc 600 ft-lb Flex Hinge Style Torque Wrench, No. 168-60012 is ideal for use with commercial truck tires and wheels. It helps ensure wheel nuts are properly torqued to prevent wheel-offs. Its design prevents over-torquing, and the wrench literally won’t allow wheel nuts to be torqued more than 600 ft/lbs. The wrench flexes at the hinge when the proper torque is reached.

Origin

This wrench was created to make storage and portability easier. The 1-piece version was bulky and did not fit easily into service trucks. The 2-piece version was created to allow the technician to fit it easily into the cab of a service truck. This tool is unique in that both 3/4" and 1" adapters are included, allowing for use with a wide array of socket sizes.

Features and benefits

  • Robust construction 
  • Accurate results with +/- 4 percent 

  • Adjustable torque settings 

  • Dual scaled: Ft/lb and Nm 

  • Large break angle improves accuracy by reducing the possibility of over-torquing 

  • Cam control of the mechanism gives a controlled break 

  • Every wrench is supplied with a calibration certificate 

  • Durable storage case 

  • Two adapters included: 3/4" to 1" and 3/4" to 3/4"

Selling points

  • This tool comes with both 3/4” & 1” adapters

  • 2-piece for easy storage and portability 

  • +/- 4 percent accuracy 

  • Reduces the possibility of over-torquing 

  • Certified and calibrated

Manufacturing/engineering specifications

Made in Taiwan from steel, the wrench offers 600 ft/lb maximum torque and is adjustable up to 600 ft/lbs. It uses a dual scale(ft/lbs and Nm) and weighs 29.95 lbs.

Storage and display

The tool is packaged in a durable blow-molded case for ease of storage and portability. There is one wrench per master case. It fits easily into the cab of a service truck.

Suggested retail price

$595.99

For more information

Contact [email protected].

Information provided by Ascot Supply Corporation.

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