How an impact wrench works

[Tom Brown]

This is a 4 minute video. If you're in a hurry, start watching at 2 minutes.

[video=youtube;f0gSJa3L_7c]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0gSJa3L_7c[/video]

 

[Luvnlife]

Chalk that one up to learn something everyday. Thanks Tom:thumbsup Now I know

 

[Old Texan]

Cool stuff. We had a branch office I was in charge of several years ago that sold tools to the auto industry. Check out and research "pulse" tools. This is the next generation of similar tools and combines impact technology with new innovaton to produce better smoother and more rep[eatable fastening systems. Torque is tightly monitored allowing a more precise end product.


Below from Aimco whom we represented and an industry leader. You'd love to have some of there stuff Tom:

Pulse Tools!
How does a pulse tool work?
A pulse tool combines the speed of an impact with the repeatability of a shut-off nutrunner.
?A sealed chamber is filled with hydraulic fluid
?As the chamber rotates after seating, the hydraulic pressure generated produces torque to tighten the fastener
?The fluid also absorbs the torque reaction, noise and vibration for increased ergonomics
Why so many types of pulse tools?
Since your applications are as varied as the industries we serve, AIMCO offers several series of tools to provide the best match for your application and priorities.

Utilize our 260 years of combined field experience to ensure the right fit for you. Even for similar applications, your priorities will differ.

 

[Buoy]

Very interesting. Thanks for posting this:thumbsup

 

[skiracr]

Thanks for posting Tom. I had an idea of how it worked; now i got the explanation to go with it. :thumbsup

 

[Classic Daycruiser]

I knew the numbers on a hammer drill corresponded to the tightening of the spring.

I had know idea how the energy was transferred:thumbsup

 

[Yldboyz]

I had always wondered how this worked, last year i dropped my impact off of my ladder and figured it out by picking up the pieces.

 

[79schiada]

:thumbup: Not only am I educated on how an impact wrench functions, but have now also witnessed a full sized leprechaun....