Posts Tagged: torque sticks

Are torque sticks accurate?

They can be accurate, but only if they’re calibrated to the wrench. Many technicians use torque sticks to tighten lug nuts because it eliminates the need to hand torque each nut. But to be accurate, each tech must calibrate their impact wrench to each torque stick in their kit. Here are the facts on impact torque sticks To be accurate, they must be calibrated to you impact wrench Most torque stick manufacturers recommend using the torque stick on the impact’s lowest or second to lowest setting. You must verify that … Read More