Ingersoll Rand QX Series Torque Multipliers (Video)

Overview of The Ingersoll Rand QX Series Torque Multiplier

In its simplest form, a torque multiplier is a tool that provides a mechanical advantage when tightening a fastener. In other words, a torque multiplier amplifies and delivers large amounts of precise torque to a nut or bolt. This is accomplished using a series of planetary gears found in the tool’s gearbox. A torque multiplier uses gear reduction as opposed to leverage to achieve increased torque. This particular torque multiplier we are looking at today also has a transducer which converts the mechanical torque reading to an electronic signal. This makes it ideal for fastening safety critical joints that must be tightened to the same torque specification every time. These multipliers have an on board memory that records your run downs to protect the assembler from liability associated with improperly tightened joints.

By using a torque multiplier, you eliminate the need for unsafe “cheater bars”, while improving operator ergonomics and ensuring the correct application of torque to each fastener every time.

The Ingersoll Rand QX series torque multipliers come in either a pistol grip or right-angle configuration and are offered in torque ranges starting at 30-foot lbs. all the way up to 1475 ft lbs. The lower range tools are equipped with a ¾” drive and the higher range tools use a 1” drive”

The first thing you will probably notice is that the QX multipliers are battery powered which eliminates the need for bulky hoses or pumps associated with traditional hydraulic or pneumatic multipliers. The second most pronounced characteristic is the large gearbox and reaction bar on the tools front end. IR teamed up with Norbar to create a best in class gearbox that offers smooth torque delivery and great reliability and virtually no torque reaction.

The QX multipliers come with a standard torque reaction bar and fully adjustable handle with a reversible grip. Custom made torque reaction bars are also available if you need them for a specific application.

Ingersoll Rand multipliers can be programmed directly on the tool through the integrated control panel or by using the accompanying ICS software that gets installed on your PC. Each tool is equipped with a USB port so you can quickly transfer your recorded run downs to accompanying ICS software.

How to Program a Basic Run Down Using the Built in Controls and Display Module

1. Install the battery and pull the trigger to turn on the tool
2. Unlock the tool by toggling the up arrow to the screen with the lock on it and then entering the code FFFF using the down arrow. Note that you must use the enter button to grey out any screen before you can make changes to it
3. Press the right arrow to bring up the screen where you select either torque or angle settings. Select the symbol with the wrench to enter the settings for a torque controlled run down
4. Toggle the down arrow once to choose whether you want to tighten clockwise for right hand threads or counterclockwise for left hand threads.
5. Toggle the down arrow once more to select the unit of torque, either Ft. Lbs., Inch Lbs., or Newton Meters.
6. Toggle down one more time to arrive at the target torque setting screen. Set the torque desired and press enter. Note that the tool is pre-programmed with a +/- 20% tolerance right out of the box. That’s to say that if you set your target torque at 20 ft. lbs. the tool will register an acceptable result for any rundown between 16 and 24 ft. lbs. The acceptable run-down tolerance can be adjusted to as tight as +/- 5%.

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