Why Not Impact Wrenches
Impact wrenches may seem like the best tool for track bolting due to affordability, but their hammering motion means they lack torque control, can damage materials, and may require the use of an additional torque tool to secure bolts. They are not the most cost-effective option in the long run and can cause impact injuries to their operators.
RAD's torque wrenches make bolting railway ties and tracks accurate, safe, and simple because they are reliable, ergonomically designed, and operate impact-free. The Smart Socket series means railway experts and technicians can measure the actual torque applied to a bolt during a torque cycle, so ties and tracks are bolted to each other and the ground with verified accuracy.
Safety Matters
Trains run through residential communities and city centres, so safety is extremely important to the railway industry. Loose bolts can cause tracks to separate, which can lead to derailment.
RAD wrenches give railway operators peace of mind that bolts are fastened with the correct torque and can withstand the wear from trains weighing thousands of tons. Bolting screw spikes, rail bolts, and the nuts that hold them used to be a grueling job that required several workers. RAD tools, with torque control and continuous rotation, are easy to use by a single technician.
What We Stock For Railway
- RAD Single Speed pneumatic torque wrenches
- B-RAD Select battery torque wrenches
- E-RAD BLU electric torque wrenches
- RAD Smart Socket series for in-cycle torque verification
- Custom tooling for locomotive engines, bogies, flywheels, and track pads
- Calibration and audit services for compliance documentation