Torque wrenches need to be accurate. Period. When a wrench tightens a bolt the rotational force -the torque – causes the bolt to stretch as the threads seat tightly against one another. The trick of the torque wrench is to put enough force on the threads the bolt won’t work loose, however not too much that it risks cracking the metal. This tolerance range can be quite narrow, and staying within it may be the difference between a smooth running machine and one stopped dead in its tracks. And, even in some cases it can be a matter of life or death.
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To add to these great features, Flexzilla allows for field repairs in seconds. By using specific anodized aluminum fittings, a user can easily repair a damaged hose or splice two hoses together in just a few seconds. You don’t have to get four or five different tools out to do it, either—just push the hose onto the barb fitting until the hose reaches the threads, and then slide the bend restrictor to the threads on the fitting. Just use a wrench to tighten, and you’re done. It’s that simple. Using an air compressor for any job just got easier with this air hose: it will finally work with you, not against you.
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