Understanding Torque Wrenches

This video provides a short overview of torque wrenches and how they are used with radio frequency connectors.

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:12 About torque wrenches
01:09 Two types of torque wrenches
01:27 Break (over) type wrenches
02:03 Twist-type wrenches
02:50 Torque (wrench) specifications
03:47 Summary

[mark-lqrk]

Paul's ability to deliver clear and concise content in his deep, resonant freq is highly appreciated

[SzaboJakub]

Proper grip is also important. That means only holding the designated end of the wrench handle. In practice, I have often seen people holding the wrench along the entire length of the blue handle, which is incorrect. I tested both methods in the lab myself, and there is a significant difference. With an improper grip, the wrench's tightening torque is more than 20% higher!

[jimwhite]

Thank you for the lesson, Ladies and gentlemen.

[jjoonathan]

The click on the Huber+Suhner torque wrench is so satisfying that it will Pavlov-condition you and your lab assistant to correctly torque all of your connections.

[trophosphere]

The importance of torquing the connector rather than finger tightening became apparent to me when I was trying to hook a stiff RF cable to my DUT and seeing the connector body of the cable rotating on the spectrum analyzer's port. 😅

[lucasng]

Give a thumbs up if you've ever used a spanner or plier instead of a torque wrench on connectors

[smahax]

Very nice but we are missing how to hold or where to place the finger.