Neiko Torque Multiplier Tool Review

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[bitzracing]

Frictional losses during actual tightening will reduce the torque from the ratio measured. So at light loads it will be 3.5:1 but at high loads it will be less. Probably that's why it is advertised as 3:1

[Bcarn]

I’m so glad I kept watching to see the squirrel

[Commut]

I bought a used X-4 that was milsurp then removed and discarded the slipper clutch (which is just "grunt proofing", commercial mechs don't use them) similar to the Neiko. I looked up this video to use as an example for others. Every mechanic should own at least one torque multiplier! I use mine on Harley compensator nuts where the control is unsurpassed for removal and install torquing. Heavy equipment mechs use them in tandem for the big jobs but oddly many car and light truck mechs are ignorant of them. YOU WANT ONE if you're a mechanic.

[PetroPowerLtd]

The actual geared ratio is always different than the published ratio to account for torque loss of the device. Other exact ratio TMs that only publish the geared ratio, and it measures exactly as the geared ratio, include a math table to use to over torque the input to yield the perfect output.

Why?: There is tooth bending stress and also bearing loads inside the TM head that eat torque (the losses) hence you see the reaction arm really dig in and bend to hold back the geared head. So without a table and math accounting for gear tooth stress at lower ranges (lower stress = lower torque losses) v higher ranges (more losses) the suppliers just tell you it is 1:3 for your simple math when the real geared ratio may be more than 1:3 (such as 1:3.3 or 1:3.45) for inclusion of internal losses.

[scottelly]

You went for a REAL heavy duty truck, huh? I was reading the comments, and kept coming across comments about the squirrel. I hadn't seen the whole video, so when I went back to see what they were talking about I got a fun surprise! Very cute! Weird to see that in a tool video, but interesting anyway. 🤭

[andrewwmacfadyen]

Turn ratio is 3.33:1 this is a fixed because of the planetary gears.
But because of friction losses practical torque ratio works out at about 3:1

[Giovanniko]

It's not 3.5 to 1 ratio for torque. It's 3.5 to 1 for revolutions. But because of internal friction losses the torque is reduced to 3 to 1 torque ratio. The manufacturer deliberately compensates for the losses "by adding on the 0.5". So for calculating more or less where you are for torques it would be better to assume a 3 to 1 ratio. 450 / 3 would give of course 150 lb.ft or whatever your numbers are. (Look up Norbar for info, that's the go to in Europe for us, but not for my pocket)

[alfredolopez]

On most torque multipliers there is 10-20% loss of torque due to friction in the gear set. So basically if you put in 100 ft lbs you would not get 350 ft. It’s a range. So if you put in 100ft lbs you would get between 280-315ft lbs. so overall, make sure to account for that 10-20% loss when trying to accurately torque something

[ÆCME]

Great review buddy
Thanks for looking out for the little guy, he's so beautiful bless him ❤️
We need more people like you in this turning distpoian world 🌎

God bless you 🙏 ❤️

[MrAlanRene]

Excellent video sir, about to order mine. You rock and roll, thank you very much!

[tldrafaik]

I was confused as to how I was gonna torque the track bar on a f250 to 406 ft lbs, now I know. Thanks!

[MadDawg]

I watched this vid cause I've never seen a Torque Multiplier... pretty cool... but that cameo, "LEO!" 🤗

[wailnshred]

Construction Equipment mechanics use these a lot.

[nbmufc]

Cool video! Could these torque multipliers be used with a combi drill? I assume impact wrenches would damage the internal gears but not sure about a drill

[DRTMaverick]

450ft.lb, I didn't know those were on that tight- regular cars are what like 80-120ft.lb?

[andrewwynn]

I own the smaller version it is 3.3:1 gearing and 3:1 torque. I've measured in vs. out torque it was within 2% maybe closer to 1%

[wildpigremovalinc.executio]

I bought one from Amazon and it was broken upon arrival. The square shank the socket is attached to was broken off. I had to return it to Amazon. Because I contacted Neiko and thats what their warranty rep told me to do. I purchased a different tool as a replacement.

[brianrosenlof]

Forget the tool, the squirrel was the real star.

[MyDIYAdventures]

I don’t need a torque multiplier, but I’m pretty sure I need a pet squirrel!

[bat__bat]

i imagined a tool like this, and poof here it is. That thing is thickk. You can just keep a compact impact wrench and whip this out on the occasion. Costs as much as a big milwaukee lol