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Firstly, what is a torque wrench? A torque wrench is used to apply a specific torque accurately to a nut, bolt, or other fastener. It will typically have a gauge to indicate the amount of torque being applied. Torque wrenches are ideal for applications that require tight nuts and bolts without over-tightening. They're used mainly for automotive and industrial purposes. When it comes to choosing a torque wrench you must consider: the size you need and the style of wrench you w …

Brushed or brushless? Which one is better? You've probably noticed that tools with brushless DC motors are higher in price than brushed. Does that mean their performance is higher? Whether it's brushed or brushless, these motors are both rotating because of the same thing: magnets. Just like putting two same sides of a magnet together (N & N or S & S), they push away. This is the same force that keeps the motor shaft continuously rotating. Brushed Motors In a …

We sell many 3M fire stop and fire barrier safety products at Edmonton Fasteners and Tools. The question is, which ones do you need and what are they for? Sure, you could try them all and overload the building with fireproofed walls, pipes, and ceilings, but why not just fireproof more effectively? Below we describe the various types of 3M fire safety products as well as what they're used for. Definition Intumescent - swells or expands when heated. 3M Fire Barrier Pill …

Happy Tuesday! Last Thursday (Dec 7) we had our 35th Annual House! Every year we have an Open House event where we invite long-time loyal and brand new customers to our west location. This year we did it differently, instead of being exclusively in the evening, we made it a 12-hour, 7am-7pm, event.We had vendors expertly demonstrating and discussing their impressive products, special event-only discounts we offered in partnership with our vendors, over forty amazing raffle prizes, o …

The Edmonton area has been experiencing a pretty warm winter. Sure, October was very cold and snowy, but November and December (so far) has been warm and mainly above freezing temperatures. The issue this causes is ICE. Everywhere.The snow comes, it melts, it freezes, and now we're slippin' and slidin' all over parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and roads. Regardless of the ice, when enough snow gets packed down, it becomes hard and slippery, making it hard to shovel as well. A solu …