A controlled environment on the job helps prevent job site problems, such as major bolting issues that can arise in Australia's mining industry. However, when crews are out in the field, that controlled environment becomes compromised, and the risks increase as a result.

Up until recently, crews were forced to haul heavy and awkward air lines with them to power their tool, so they could repair and secure nuts and bolts out in the field. Today, workers can "cut the cord" and be more portable thanks to RAD Torque Systems' impressive collection of battery-powered torque wrenches - known as the B-RAD Series - that are powerful enough for even the toughest mining jobs.

One of the newest tools in RAD Torque's battery series is the B-RAD S, which, thanks to its integrated transducer, makes logging your torque data easier than ever before.

"Our customers love the B-RAD S torque wrench," says Joe Bacic, Manager at Radical Torque Solutions - RAD Torque Systems' Master Distributor in Australia. "Not only are they portable, lightweight, and faster, but the new transducer provides more accuracy. Our customers love the data capture and data transfer technology now available in the B-RAD S."

RAD Torque's B-RAD S is a great tool for bolt auditing applications because of the built-in "prove" mode, which gives operators the ability to check a previously tightened bolt without risking overtorque. As well, with torque and angle capabilities, the B-RAD S is ready for the most critical applications and will hold up to scrutiny on a variety of projects. The B-RAD S includes Bluetooth connectivity, torque check functionality, and automatic reaction arm release, to minimize your downtime and maximize your torque output.

Bacic adds, "We have found, even in major earth moving repair workshops, that the B-RAD S is the tool of choice because of its many features. Then there's the added advantage of limiting safety concerns due to trip hazards that are caused with air lines."

As the Australian Master Distributor for RAD Torque product, Radical Torque Solutions has service and calibration centres all over Australasia.

For more information about RAD Torque products, visit the website: www.radtorque.com.