I think I uncalibrated my torque wrench..

[jeff32541]

Hey guys, I got a quick question about my new torque wrench.. So I was finishing up a project assembling a few engine components and was putting away my tools. I have a brand new click-type torque wrench, and I absent-mindedly twisted the handle back down to the zero mark, but I think I went about a millimeter or two below the actual minimum torque setting before I realized and stopped. I didn't apply any force, just the twisting motion. Is it now uncalibrated? What can I do about this?? I've only used it a few times and I'm really worried I just messed up a $200 tool.. Thanks for your advice!!

 

[bluetalisman]

You're probably fine, these type of torque wrenches are not so unforgiving if you didn't actually apply torque while it was below the minimum. Just make sure to have it checked or recalibrated if you want peace of mind, there are shops that can do it cheaply but definitely avoid storing it below the minimum in the future to keep it accurate in the long run

 

[weather-b0x]

I did the same thing with my first click wrench while fixing a mower. From what I've learned, turning the handle a little below the scale without using it shouldn't mess it up. Just store it at the lowest number on the scale, not at zero. If you're still unsure, some auto shops can check it for you. What brand is it? Some companies are really helpful if you ask.

 

[FB-eye]

Hey guys, I got a quick question about my new torque wrench.. So I was finishing up a project assembling a few engine components and was putting away my tools. I have a brand new click-type torque wrench, and I absent-mindedly twisted the handle back down to the zero mark, but I think I went about a millimeter or two below the actual minimum torque setting before I realized and stopped. I didn't apply any force, just the twisting motion. Is it now uncalibrated? What can I do about this?? I've only used it a few times and I'm really worried I just messed up a $200 tool.. Thanks for your advice!!

You're almost certainly fine, you know click type torque wrenches are designed with some tolerance for exactly this kind of thing, going slightly below zero without loading it shouldn't affect calibration. The real damage happens when they're store d at high torque settings or dropped. If you're genuinely worried, you could get it recalibrated, but honestly, a millimeter past zero with no force applied isn't worth losing sleep over

 

[Mavi.xd]

Going slightly past zero during storage won't hurt it, the spring wasn't under load
@weather-b0x what brand was yours? store it at the lowest setting from now on and you're good hopefully