ICON Ratchet Torture Test 3/8 Flex Head Destroyed

ICON Ratchet Torture Test 3/8 Flex Head Destroyed

As an example the standard for a 3/8" drive 6 or 12pt 19mm socket has a proof torque of 183 foot-pounds which equates to around 2200 lbf /in (pound force / inch, commonly called inch pounds or pound inch)

Standards defined for proof torque as: "When tested as specified tool or fastener shall withstand the applied tensile load without failure or permanent deformation that might affect the durability or serviceability of specified tool or fastener." (ASME B107.2-2002)

So........depending on the size, 150-180 foot-pounds of torque is well within the capability of 3/8, at least 19mm. I suspect that many 3/8" drive sockets, ratchets and breaker bars are at that size are capability of handling even more torque. The ASME standard is the minimum requirement, not an absolute upper limit.

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One standard I recall for a 3/8" drive 19mm socket has a proof torque around 185 foot-pounds at 85% proof torque. So anything over 200 ft-lbs is pretty strong, what are your thoughts on how the ICON Ratchet preformed?

[Ensign_Cthulhu]

Just when I was about to say "Now grab an extension bar", behold!

It's a good tool YouTuber who tests to destruction on a torque meter. It's a GREAT tool YouTuber who demonstrates the meters getting professionally calibrated first.

[towboatjeff]

I'd say that should hold up fine if it's used properly, if you need to apply that much torque you would be using a 1/2 drive or bigger not a 3/8.

[wavetrader]

The simple fact there wasnt gear failure is all you need to know.

[inverseuniverse]

Now take it back to harbor freight and get a new one.

[AZDESERT]

It took all the torque you could deliver by hand. It was the 4' cheater bar that took it to point of failure.
The good part - lifetime warranty

[JMRSplatt]

Nice audio compression on your videos. I usually have a side compressor running for videos, movies, youtube, etc.. but when someone has good compression on, I have to turn mine off, or risk peaks and stuff. Thanks for your work!

[Joeak]

Now try the same tests on the snap-on ratchet its compared to

[sjancura]

Thanks for showing the internals! Great build quality!

[dieseldouche]

"This thing's been giving me a workout all night long." That's what she said.

[randomstuff]

I bought the same ratchet close to a year ago and I gotta say it is my #1 most used ratchet

[corbettknowles]

That actually surprised me I was expecting it be gear failure

[dirt_road_nation]

Just a thought... but I've been a heavy equipment mech/technician for 5+ years and I've never been taught to use a breaker bar that close to the head.

[toolhead]

Great test. Icon is definitely great peace of equipment!

[suzuki]

229 foot pounds on a 3/8 drive? I thinks that is great! That's the kind of torque you would use a 1/2 dive for. I seen a similar video Icon vs Snap torque 3/8 test and the snap on failed a few pounds before the Icon did.

[Twizter]

I'd like to see the test-to-failure numbers on comparable ratchets, but from my experience (27 years aviation maintenance), almost 230 ft/lbs is outstanding. I would expect tooth stripping before that on a 3/8's...

[meagaindave]

Great torture test, Chris. It's so great to have an engineer in the tool community. Thank you and God bless! 😁

[matolittleelkwells]

Great stress test honestly who is going to use that much force on a 3/8 ratchet we all have breaker bars for extreme torque situations and in some cases 20v impact wrenches I've already purchased full sets of 1/4 and 3/8 short and deep socket sets in metric as well as a 7" 1/4 flex head comfort grip ratchet and a 14" 3/8 flex head comfort grip ratchet and I am fully impressed with the quality of these tools and seeing that the ratchet can withstand 220ftlbs+ just reinforces my faith in this tool brand thanks for an awesome review brotha keep'em coming

[hamilton]

Glad they came out with comfort grips for the Icon ratchets.

[herbwag]

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