Let’s talk Torque Tools and the importance of regular service, repair and calibration. Whilst the standard recommendation for recalibration is every 12 months, there are always exceptions to the rule. For example, did you know, any wrench subject to an overload of 25% or more above the nominal maximum value should be recalibrated or risk inaccurate readings? Additionally those who fail to wind their torque wrench back to the lowest setting after every use risk spring memory loss (Hysteresis) which can negatively impact the tool’s performance and reliability.
Needless to say, the importance of having a sound management plan for torque wrench calibration cannot be underestimated. And who better to guide you on your way than Norbar Torque Tools,“the name you know”.
Norbar has long been synonymous with quality torque tooling. Indeed Norbar, has been devoted to the design, development and production of torque tightening and measuring equipment for over seventy years. Boasting office locations and workshops across four continents, Norbar has stood out as an industry leader dedicated to providing not only a quality product but superior after sales support, technical instruction and ongoing maintenance management advice.
Whilst Norbar Australia, now Torque Control Specialists Pty Ltd, has been in operation since 1980 and expanded its reach to include a New Zealand sales office in 2002, the convenient addition of a state of the art workshop has only come about in recent months. Here, with the support of their Adelaide based Headquarter office, experienced, industry trained technicians are able to provide local service, repair and calibration services for torque wrenches up to 1500 N.m, pneumatic/hydraulic tools up to 6000 N.m as well as the service and repair of a variety of non Norbar wrenches and pneumatic/hydraulic tools. When service work is beyond the scope of Norbar New Zealand’s facilities, the company will arrange for the function to be carried out in Adelaide at Norbar’s NATA calibration laboratory.
All Norbar products are provided with NATA traceable certification and comply with ISO-6789.
As you would expect, the Auckland based workshop will stock a comprehensive range of original spare parts and all products are tested on the latest electrical equipment. Norbar has the ability to provide hard and soft joint calibrations and traceable certificates to NATA meeting the most stringent QA Audits. The National Association of Testing Authorities is an Australian standard and a peak authority for the accreditation of inspection bodies. NATA is the world’s oldest comprehensive laboratory accreditation provider, independently evaluated on a regular basis by its international counterparts to ensure that its operations remain in-line with international practices.
As an ISO 9001 company, Norbar both designs and manufactures specialised equipment to meet customer specifications. These projects range from modified torque end fittings to complete torque angle control of multi-spindle nut runner. Relevant European Safety Directives are applied where appropriate, giving further assurance that engineers operating within any number of industries can order and receive equipment in line with high standards clients expect and require from all Norbar products. Unique and bespoke requirements that cannot be catered for using standard Norbar product can be sourced through Norbar’s Engineer to Order service. Norbar continues to invest in the very latest design, manufacturing and quality control technology to achieve the highest level of innovation and precision in the field of torque control and equipment.
Norbar support the Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Assembly, Energy, Transportation and Mining Industries.
For NATA-certified service and repairs at Norbar’s facilitiesin Onehunga (Auckland) or by authorized repairers, contact:
TORQUE CONTROL SPECIALISTS LIMITED
Norbar Torque Tools B3/269A Smart Road, ONEHUNGA,
Auckland 1061 New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 579 8653 Fax: +64 9 579 8654 Email: NorbarNZ@norbar.com.au
