Mecmesin debuts digital torque tester

Mecmesin, a manufacturer of force and torque testing equipment, has announced the launch of the Tornado digital torque tester. The Tornado is designed to assess the low-level torques associated with small rotating components in automotive and other applications. The Tornado provides for pass/fail alerting with five programmable memory settings. It includes a facility to characterize the two torque peaks associated with tamper-evident closures, it has an onboard memory that stores up to 500 readings, and it includes a bidirectional data interface for easy export of results.

Designed for laboratory or production use, the compact and portable Tornado features a water-resistant casing fabricated in nonpainted polypropylene. Four capacity models are available: 13 lbf-in., 26 lbf-in., 50 lbf-in., and 90 lbf-in. An adjustable mounting plate grips the base of a sample, presenting it for application of clockwise or counterclockwise torque by hand. Five dedicated function keys on the tester’s membrane keypad provide quick access to the most commonly used functions.

Mecmesin, www.mecmesin.com.