Summit engineering technology has launched dts screwmaster digital torque screwdriver. Of "crane electronic ltd-u.K" make, the rugged shop floor digital torque screwdriver comes with an indicator and data collector combined in one unit. The company the screwdriver is a simple to use, point of load independent, transducerised screwdriver with an attached digital display. The dts screwmaster is claimed to feature two measurement modes for displaying either peak or real time torque. Upper and lower limits can be set in peak mode enabling an audible signal and an led to indicate hi, ok or lo fastener status. The transducer element of the dts screwmaster is directly in line with the hex drive, thus making the measurement completely independent of the point of load. The display housing is supplied with a convenient neck strap and is connected to the wrench by curly cable. Up to 100 readings can be stored and downloaded to a printer or pc for archiving or further processing of data. Key features include peak or track torque measurement on integrated display, point of load insensitive, hi/ok/lo audible and visual status indication, 100 date and time stamped reading memory and 1/4" hex female drive.
