Applications
For controlled tightening of 1/4″ flare nuts with a 17 mm wrench size in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump installations. The torque wrench is preset to 17.2 Nm and helps the installer tighten flare connections to the specified torque.
Features & functions
- Preset torque wrench for 1/4″ flare nuts
- Provides controlled tightening at a fixed torque
- Helps reduce the risk of over- and under-tightening
- Forged wrench head for high wear resistance
- Open-end profile designed for flare connections
- 17 mm wrench size for 1/4″ flare nuts
- Professional model manufactured in Japan
Technical data
- Model: TA771B
- Brand: Tasco
- Flare size: 1/4″
- Wrench size: 17 mm
- Tightening torque: 17.2 Nm
- Length: 220 mm
- Type: Preset torque wrench
- Country of manufacture: Japan
Installation / use
Position the wrench correctly on the flare nut and tighten smoothly until the torque wrench releases. Stop tightening when the preset torque has been reached and avoid applying additional force to the connection.
Always verify that 17.2 Nm is the specified tightening torque for the connection according to the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Important information
- 1/4″ refers to the flare/pipe size, while 17 mm refers to the flare nut wrench size.
- Always verify the specified tightening torque for the equipment being installed.
- The torque wrench release value should be checked regularly and whenever a deviation is suspected.
- Entrade offers checking and, when required, adjustment of the torque wrench through the TA-KONTROLL service.