Modern manufacturing demands absolute fastening accuracy, full process traceability, and maximum operator safety. Our range of digital torque wrenches delivers precise, repeatable tightening for safety-critical industrial applications where traditional tools are no longer sufficient. Each digital torque wrench is equipped with advanced electronic measurement technology to verify every tightening operation in real time, ensuring that every joint meets the required specification while providing clear OK / NOK feedback to the operator.
In torque-controlled assembly environments there are two main categories of tightening tools: manual torque tools such as the digital torque wrench and motorized tools such as electric screwdrivers and nutrunners.
The fundamental difference is that a digital torque wrench relies on the operator’s manual force to tighten the joint while the tool precisely measures the applied torque, whereas an electric screwdriver uses its internal motor to generate digital torque automatically.
Because electric screwdrivers are designed for speed, they are much faster for running down fasteners in high-volume production. However, digital torque wrenches are significantly more accurate, making it the preferred solution when tightening quality, process reliability, and documentation are critical.
A digital torque wrench (also called an electronic torque wrench) is a hand-held tightening tool equipped with an internal electronic strain gauge. This sensor continuously measures torque and angle while the operator tightens the fastener.
Modern digital torque wrenches provide:
This makes the digital torque wrench ideal for applications where:
Digital torque wrenches offer significant advantages over manual, non-smart torque wrenches, making them the preferred choice for professional and industrial applications. A digital torque wrench provides higher accuracy and consistent torque measurement, thanks to its electronic sensors and clear digital display. Unlike a manual torque wrench, it reduces the risk of user error by giving real-time feedback and audible or visual alerts when the desired torque is reached.
Many electronic torque wrenches also include data logging features, allowing users to record and track torque values for quality control and compliance. In addition, a digital torque wrench enables faster operation, easy unit conversion, and precise torque settings, improving efficiency and ensuring reliable results in critical fastening tasks.
A traditional click torque wrench uses a mechanical release mechanism that produces a loud click and a slight break in the handle when the preset torque is reached. This method is simple, but it can be difficult to hear in noisy factories and often causes wrist shock due to the mechanical release.
A vibrating electronic torque wrench replaces the mechanical click with electronic feedback. Inside the tool, an electronic strain gauge measures the applied torque continuously and, when the target torque is reached, the handle vibrates strongly while an LED ring changes color, typically green for accepted and red for rejected joints. Because there is no mechanical break, the operator simply feels the vibration and stops pulling, which greatly improves ergonomics, reduces wrist strain, and prevents over-tightening. This makes the vibrating digital torque wrench especially effective in noisy production environments where audible signals are unreliable and where consistent fastening quality is essential.
| Digital Click Torque Wrenches | Digital Vibrating Torque Wrench | ||||||
| Type | Sturtevant Richmont | Sturtevant Richmont | BMS Torque Solutions | NovaTork | Stahlwille | NovaTork | Crane |
| Brand |  | |  |  |  | |  |
| Model |  | |  |  |  |  |  |
| Brand Name | SLTC 2.4 GHz Click Wrench | TAC 2 Click Wrench | Smart Click Wrench | Preset Torque Wrench | Manoskop 766 ADAPTIQ | QC Torque Wrench | WrenchStar Multi Torque Wrench |
| Covering Range | 0,6…813Nm | 0,6…204Nm | 20…160Nm | 4…300Nm | 1…1000Nm | 0,6…1000Nm | 1…1500Nm |
| Number of models | 9 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 11 |
| Number of presets | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | unlimited | unlimited |
| Repeteability | +/-4% | +/-4% | +/-4% | +/-4% | +/-4% | +/-1% | +/-1% |
| Monitoring | click OK/NOK | Torque & Angle data | Torque & Angle data | Torque & Angle data | Torque & Angle data | Torque & Angle data | Torque & Angle data |
| Charger | rechargeable batteries | Charger Craddle | rechargeable batteries or USB | rechargeable batteries or USB | rechargeable batteries or USB | rechargeable batteries or USB | Charger Craddle |
| Communication | 2.4GHz RF | 2.4GHz RF | BlueTooth | WiFi | RF or BlueTooth | WiFi | 2.4GHz RF |
| Controller | Global 400 | Global 400 | None | None | DAPTIQ | None | TCI-2 Lineside |
 | | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Controller capacity | up to 16 wireless wrenches | up to 16 wireless wrenches | N/A | N/A | N/A | up to 5 wireless wrenches | |
| Application | Production torque wrench | Production torque wrench | Production torque wrench | Production torque wrench | Production torque wrench | Qualiti Control Torque Wrench | Production Torque Wrench |