Does a torque wrench stop when it reaches its torque?
Key Takeaways There are unlike sort of torquewrenches , from the simplest to the most advanced , all of which are designed to appraise the torque value : the amount of force applied while fastening a nut or bolt . They ’re all tools design to both fasten properly and to prevent over - tightening or under - tighten a bolt . Over - tightening can have legal injury to the fastener , and under - tightening can ensue in making the item you are seize or assembling structurally weak and potentially unsafe for use ....