Torque screwdrivers designed for high volume assembly come in two popular designs: brushless and electric motor. Both are good, serve their purpose and will increase productivity in any assembly process. The real difference comes down to the longevity of the motor inside them.

With a brushless motor, there is no maintenance required on the motor since there are no carbon brushes to worry about. Assembly tool failure is virtually non-existent, saving you time and money in the long run.

An electric motor, on the other hand, requires maintenance every 6 months: replacing carbon brushes, commutator and other internal moving parts. This results in assembly downtime.

Brushless motors run cleaner than standard electric motors, produce less heat, and generate low electric noise. They also have a higher speed range with no mechanical limitation from brushes or commutator—making them a good match for a wide variety of assembly jobs.

The brushless torque screwdriver is also known for its precision. On Ingersoll Rand models, the brushless motor provides excellent shutoff accuracy and increased cycle rate capability. The list goes on.

For a complete list of brushless torque screwdrivers offered by Flexible Assembly Systems, please visit our electric screwdriver selection.

We are currently offering too many sale prices to list right here, coupled with free shipping on all web orders over $100. But just to give you highlights of what we are putting on sale, how about 25 percent off select Ingersoll Rand products, 50 percent off selected Stanley Proto products, 15 percent off electric screwdrivers, 25 percent off torque testers, 50 percent of select Wera brands, and 25 percent off quality tool balancers. That’s just to name a few!

Flexible Assembly Systems is a leading international distributor and supplier of light industry assembly tools and systems. Companies worldwide have turned to Flexible for help in meeting their assembly and production needs. If your company is in need of electric screwdrivers, pneumatic screwdrivers, torque testers, torque screwdrivers, automotive tools, finishing equipment, ergonomic handling and lifting systems, or service and support on existing equipment, let the experienced and knowledgeable staff at Flexible help you.

We work hard to get you the best possible prices on tools and have a price match policy to back that up. If you happen to find it at a lower delivered price, give us a call toll free at (800) 696-7614. We’ll do our best to match it or beat it. We can’t guarantee that we can meet or beat every price, but we appreciate the opportunity and we’ll do our best to get you our lowest price.

Pneumatic screwdrivers, electric screwdrivers, and DC controlled screwdrivers promote quality through precision torque control and repeatability. With brands like Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, Aimco, and Delta Regis durability and value is assured.

Cordless torque drivers from Atlas Copco & Makita Assembly offer ergonomic styles like inline, pistol grip, and angle. Apart from reduced operator strain, cordless torque drivers also decrease energy consumption, promote quality control, and reduce total operating costs.

All of these assembly tools plus torque testers, torque wrenches, torque arms, screwdriver bits, and a wide selection of accessories can be found at flexibleassemby.com. At Flexible Assembly we guarantee that we have the lowest prices.

Our proprietary ordering and delivery system, including volume ordering partnerships with our suppliers, allows us to pass along our industry leading savings, making us a leading international distributor and supplier of light industry assembly tools and systems.

Not only do we have experienced and knowledgeable staff, but we featured the lowest price guarantee! And currently, our prices are even lower!

Check out our recently updated website to see all the discounts and free shipping using Fedex ground we are currently offering. We have too many discounts to list all of them here. But how about these examples:

• 50 percent off selected Wera and Stanley Proto products
• 25 percent off quality tool balancers
• 25 percent of TSTT series torque testers
• 15 percent off selected electric screwdrivers

This is a spring sale you won’t want to miss, because our prices were already low to begin with. Anyone who works with tools knows that a tool isn’t just a tool; rather it’s condition and proper calibration can have have a direct, and sometimes even drastic, impact on the product you are trying to create. If your workers’ tools are starting to show their age and service and repairs are on the increase, then now is the best time to consider replacements so your mechanics can perform their jobs to the very best of their abilities.

If you ever have questions or need help in choosing which tool, tester, balancer or other product is right for you, give us a call and let us help you so you make the right decision the first time. We’re an industry leader for a reason, after all!

There’s a lot more to a torque screwdriver than companies take into account. The biggest misunderstanding is that simply adding a torque screwdriver to an assembly line will solve the problem yet there is a lot more that needs to be taken into consideration.

Here are the top 4 dangers of using the wrong torque screwdriver:

1. Safety – Using a torque screwdriver on the wrong application can cause a serious injury to the operator. The biggest safety issue is using a torque screwdriver on a high torque application. It is highly recommended the torque screwdriver be mounted to a torque arm, otherwise the torque reaction is transferred to the operator which can cause a repetitive strain injury.

2. Cost – Given the current economic conditions, manufacturing companies in the United States are extremely cost conscious but the price tag of using the wrong torque screwdriver can be up to 5 times the initial purchase amount. An inexpensive and low quality tool can breakdown causing down time and adding to unnecessary repair costs.

3. Quality Control – A torque screwdriver on the right fastening application where a specific torque value is required will ensure the assembly process yields a high quality product. A clutch control torque screwdriver provides basic torque control however critical applications should be using a DC transducerized torque screwdriver. Taking the guess work out of “did I tighten the screws correctly?” is a very important part of quality control.

4. Productivity – A decrease in productivity can be costly to any company. The wrong tools can wreak havoc on an assembly process causing a decrease in operator productivity and moral. Providing operators with the right tools can significantly increase productivity.

Even with all these risks, it’s surprising why some companies are still using old technology, un-calibrated tools, or conventional screwdrivers.

Eddie Silverberg, President of Flexible Assembly Systems commented, “It’s all about having the right torque screwdriver for the job.” He adds, “It’s my hope that companies will start to weigh the risks of using the wrong torque screwdrivers and start investing in their assembly process. A way to do this is by contacting our staff at Flexible Assembly for assistance in selecting the right torque screwdriver.”

The precise reason behind the importance of calibration is that improperly calibrated tools and measurement devices don’t do what you expect them to do. For instance, a click-type torque wrench whose spring is `out of spec’ can end up delivering less torque per turn; resulting in nuts that aren’t on as tight as the manufacturer requires. Similarly, a tire gauge that isn’t reading properly may result in increased tire wear due to under-inflation.

Besides compromising performance, component life, and sometimes even safety, improperly-calibrated tools result in work that is less than optimum for customers. This, in turn, can lead to repair shops losing clients; not something anyone can afford in the current competitive climate.

Technicians’ work is only as good as their tools. If tools are worn and out of calibration, then the work they do with them runs the risk of being substandard and, in some instances, just plain wrong.

With hand tools, prevention is the simplest way to extend accuracy. This means storing tools in ways that keep them from being knocked around. One way is to keep torque wrenches at their lowest possible settings when not in use, in order to minimize wear on their springs.

In the case of electronics, life isn’t so simple. Digital tools are made of physical materials that exist in the real world of heat, humidity, and electricity. As such, even the best of tools can go off-spec over time, which is why regular calibration tests are a necessity. In turn, calibrators themselves needed to be verified from time to time, to ensure that they aren’t making matters worse instead of better. In general, the better you treat your tools–no matter how simple or complex; mechanical or electronic–the longer they are likely to stay calibrated, and thus able to help you do your job the way you want to do it. But things do change and will need to be adjusted with use in time. Even with instrumentation that is just sitting on the shelf, it will change with time, so checking is necessary even with little to no use.

At Flexible Systems, Inc., we offer repair service and celebration or products so you can calibrate your own tools onsite with our highly accurate products. If you have questions or need with your tools, give us a call! We’ll help you to get the job done right!

At Flexible Assembly, we understand the need to have the RIGHT tool to meet very particular needs and standards for your company so that you can get the job done right. We are a leading international distributor and supplier of light assembly tools and systems.

We aren’t just any company either. We are physically headquartered in San Diego and are proud to be an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau. But what makes us different than our competition is our level of expertise, helpful staff, and the ability for our customers to call us and talk about questions they may have and receive informed advice about what tool or system they need. We aren’t just an online catalog and we don’t hide behind email. Rather, we want to offer help so that you can rely on us to provide expert and reliable advice so that your exact technical specifications are properly met. And because we are organized and efficient, we are able to get the product you need, when you need it, and at competitive pricing. Be sure to check out our price match policy for extra assurance that you aren’t paying too much.

Visit our website to see our diverse assortment of tools, instruments, handling and lifting systems, accessories, replacement parts, service and calibration, and tech resource support. Then give us a call to see how we can serve you best.

President Eddie Silverberg commented, “After countless hours of market research and feedback from end users we discovered there to be a large gap in the variety of tools being offered online. This combined with and a lack of product information available to end users was compounding the problem. Our customers like having as much information available to them so that they can make the accurate decision about which die grinder is right for them. Our team at FlexibleIndustrial.com has recognized this and we have put a new emphasis on providing as much of that information online as possible.”

By adding additional die grinder models and detailed product information on each, FlexibleIndustrial.com hopes to pull in additional end users who find the value in having this info available to them. The user can quickly find detailed product specifications such as size, weight, RPM, horsepower, price, and warranty information with the click of a mouse.

Mr. Silverberg added, “We were very surprised with our findings. We see this as an opportunity to become the leader in the industry by having identified an obvious problem and following it up with a solution.”

To preview the Flexible Industrial “Air Die Grinder” category, please visit Die Grinders on Flexible Industrial.

At Flexible Assembly Systems, we feature an array of products with different weight capacities, cable lengths and styles. Tool balancers are also commonly referred to as tool retractors, spring balancers, and spring cables, and we have styles to accommodate small pneumatic tools for light duty operations, medium duty capacities, and even heavy-duty styles as well.

When looking for a tool balancer, consider whether you want a locking style and whether you seek a floor controlled locking device. There are different designs to meet your needs. Our tool balancers are by Ingersoll Rand and AIMCO, both known for their quality and longevity. Depending on the type, features may include a 360 degree rotary hook, stainless steel wire cable that will not shed with wear, precision guided cable winding to prevent jamming, and anti-friction cable guide.

To help you make an informed choice about what model you prefer, we feature pictures and descriptions along with details. We also welcome your phone call as we are glad to help and answer any questions. We want you to be a satisfied customer! We also offer a wide range of products and testing and calibration of your tools. We also feature a Lowest Price Guarantee! See how we can help you be even more successful.

Representing the best industrial tools in the business, Flexible Industrial now makes it even easier to locate your desired air grinder from Ingersoll Rand, Atlas Copco, URYU, CP, and Sioux Tools.

President Eddie Silverberg commented, “We’re constantly trying to make our customer’s shopping experience on FlexibleIndustrial.com the best possible. When it comes to selecting and Air Grinder our objective is to provide our customer with easy access to the right information, allowing them to make a decision about which product is right for them.”

By adding the Air Grinder category to an already wide selection of products on FlexibleIndustrial.com, the user can quickly find what they are looking for with the click of a mouse.

Mr. Silverberg added, “In today’s online shopping environment our customers have a lot of choices and it can be very overwhelming, we really just want our customers to be happy and find what they need the first time around.”

To preview the Flexible Industrial “Air Grinder” category, please visit Air Grinders on Flexible Industrial.