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SCREWDRIVERS AND TORQUE WRENCHES<br />

ISO 6789:2017<br />

How does it affect a torque tool user?<br />

If a current end user was previously content to buy a new torque tool and put it into service on the basis of the “calibration<br />

certificate” supplied with the tool by the manufacturer, then they can continue to do so after the standard changes, even though<br />

the new piece of paper is now called a “declaration of conformance”.<br />

If the end user’s quality control processes currently require a traceable calibration certificate issued by an accredited laboratory<br />

then they will already not accept the current manufacturer’s document but will be paying for a calibration in an accredited<br />

laboratory.<br />

If the end user is currently happy with the manufacturer’s document for a new tool, then a periodic assessment from their inhouse<br />

facility or from a sub-contractor should provide an equivalent level of confidence in the performance of the tool. Under<br />

the new Part 1 these sub-contractors will be able to continue that work as long as they observe the new changes, but they will<br />

not be able to call it a calibration and will not be able to issue a “calibration certificate”. They will be able to issue a “declaration of<br />

conformance”.<br />

In essence, one of the key changes in the standard is to protect the<br />

use of the term “calibration”. It will initially be confusing to both<br />

end users and service providers, but the International Standards<br />

Organisation has clear definitions of words such as “calibration”<br />

and we will have to adapt our thinking to conform.<br />

Torque Wrench Calibrator (TWC)<br />

To help our customers meet the requirements of this new<br />

standard we have launched the TWC which enables torque<br />

wrench calibration or testing in accordance with ISO 6789-<br />

2:2017 if used with T-Box XL software version 3.0.0.X and<br />

TDMS version 4.0.X. Further details can be found on page 99.<br />

Further Information<br />

Torque Wrench Calibrator (TWC) Manual shown with Counterbalanced<br />

Reaction Post, Flange Mounted Transducer and a T-Box XL<br />

Meeting the requirements of ISO 6789-2:2017<br />

Further information on the new standard can be found on our website through the following link:<br />

www.norbar.com/Quality/ISO-6789<br />

If you have any questions specifically on the new standard please make contact with us here:<br />

ISO6789@norbar.com<br />

enquiry@norbar.com | www.norbar.com<br />

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