Enerpac releases latest torque wrench for wind turbine assembly and maintenance

Industrial tools specialist Enerpac has unveiled its latest battery-powered torque wrench for wind turbine assembly and maintenance. The new BTW-Series Battery Torque Wrench allows operators to quickly move between bolting jobs, while achieving torquing precision.

Weighing from just 10 lbs including reaction arm and battery, the BTW-Series is equipped with an integrated digital motor vectoring system delivering accurate and repeatable torque up to 6,000 ft-lbs. Available for 3/4- to 1.5-in. square drive sizes, the BTW-Series Torque Wrench can be used for most bolting scenarios.

Compared with conventional bolting operations that demand multiple operators, along with air or electric-powered hydraulic pumps, hoses, and torque wrenches, the BTW-Series requires just a single operator. Ease of use and compact, handheld, battery-powered design makes it ideal for difficult to reach applications or where physical space is limited. By streamlining bolting workflow, the BTW-Series has the potential to double the productivity of two-man bolting teams.

To achieve pinpoint torquing precision, Enerpac puts every BTW-Series Torque Wrench through a 60-point calibration process. As a result, BTW-Series Torque Wrenches achieve a +/- 5% accuracy across their entire operational range. Using the tool’s intuitive LCD display, the required torque in Nm or ft-lbs is set at the touch of a button.

The BTW-Series is supplied as standard with two Enerpac 18v 5.5 Ah Lithium-ion batteries and a 60-minute fast-charger, enabling high-efficiency brushless motor bolting applications, even in remote or hard-to-reach areas. For added flexibility, the BTW-Series Torque Wrench will work with any compatible Cordless Alliance System (CAS) battery.

The BTW-Series also features an anti-slip pistol grip and a trigger for sturdy control and operator comfort. As well as a low maintenance brushless motor that run cooler and maximizes productivity, the torque wrench uses a patented planetary gear with optimum tooth design for smooth and consistent torque. The BTW-Series is also constructed with a hardened alloy steel to withstand the elevated levels of torque. A robust reaction arm provides a strong reaction point when torquing.

“Enerpac’s new BTW-Series raises the bar for precision and simplicity with battery powered torque wrenches,” says Jon Bice, Bolting Product Specialist – Americas, Enerpac.  “We’ve listened to the market feedback and designed our new battery torque wrench to be safe, straight-forward and easy-to-use, while providing advanced precision of set-torque accuracy to +/- 5%.”

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