torque spanner

tɔːrk ˈspænər

Definition of torque spanner - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

tools

TECH.

spanner with a torque-limiting mechanism

TECH.

The mechanic adjusted the torque spanner to the required setting.
He bought a new torque spanner for his toolkit.
Using a torque spanner prevents over-tightening.

torque wrench

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Images of torque spanner

spanner with a torque-limiting mechanism

Expressions with torque

torque off

remove something by twisting

He torqued off the cap from the bottle.

engine torque

rotating force produced by an engine to turn shafts or wheels

The truck’s strong engine torque helps it tow heavy trailers uphill.

maximum torque

greatest twisting force an engine or motor can produce

This car reaches its maximum torque at 3,000 revolutions per minute.

tightening torque

specified turning force used when fastening a bolt nut or similar part

The manual lists the correct tightening torque for each engine bolt.

torque wrench

tool for applying specific torque to fasteners

He used a torque wrench to tighten the bolts.

torque up

tighten a bolt or screw to a specified torque

Make sure to torque up the bolts to the recommended setting.

Expressions with spanner

spanner in the works

unexpected problem that disrupts plans or progress

The delay was a real spanner in the works.

throw a spanner in

cause a problem or delay in a plan

They threw a spanner in the project by changing the requirements.

throw a spanner in the works

cause a problem that stops a plan or process from working

They tried to finish the project, but he threw a spanner in the works.

shifting spanner

tool with adjustable jaws for gripping

He used a shifting spanner to tighten the bolt.

ring spanner

wrench with a closed loop for nuts or bolts

He tightened the bolt using a ring spanner.

adjustable spanner

hand tool with adjustable jaw for nuts and bolts

He used an adjustable spanner to fix the leak.

box spanner

tool for turning nuts and bolts

He used a box spanner to tighten the bolts on the bike.

hook spanner

wrench with a hook for round nuts

He used a hook spanner to tighten the round nut.

pin spanner

tool used to turn objects with holes or slots

He used a pin spanner to adjust the machine.

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French:clé dynamométrique, ...
German:Drehmomentschlüssel, ...
Italian:chiave dinamometrica, ...
Spanish:llave dinamométrica, ...
Portuguese:chave dinamométrica, ...
Chinese:扭矩扳手, ...
Japanese:トルクレンチ, ...
Arabic:مِفْتَاح عَزْم, ...
Hebrew:מַפְתֵּחַ מוֹמֶנְט, ...
Russian:динамометрический ключ, ...
Ukrainian:ключ динамометричний, ...
Hindi:टॉर्क स्पैनर, ...
Bengali:টর্ক স্প্যানার, ...
Catalan:clau dinamomètrica, ...
Czech:momentový klíč, ...
Danish:momentnøgle, ...
Dutch:momentsleutel, ...
Greek:κλειδί ροπής, ...
Hungarian:nyomatékkulcs, ...
Khmer:កូនសោវាស់កម្លាំងបង្វិល, ...
Korean:토크 스패너, ...
Persian:آچار گشتاور, ...
Polish:klucz dynamometryczny, ...
Portuguese (BR):chave de torque, ...
Romanian:cheie dinamometrică, ...
Swedish:momentnyckel, ...
Thai:ประแจแรงบิด, ...
Turkish:tork anahtarı, ...
Vietnamese:cờ lê lực, ...

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