MB-RAD With Software-upgrade

Extended display in the start menu: Icons for temperature and battery

100% reliability is the foundation of product development at M-PT. Through numerous customer feedback and data analysis over several months, we have investigated the influence of the battery charge status on the tightening result. It was confirmed that torque-accurate tightening is guaranteed as long as the battery has sufficient charge capacity. For this reason, the MB-RAD permanently evaluates the battery charge status. With the new software, the actual battery charge status is visualized as an icon. The display on the battery pack itself is not meaningful in relation to an OK-tightening result.

The same applies to the temperature of the torque wrench. For various reasons, the torque wrench may overheat during bolt assembly, e.g. during assembly in extremely high ambient temperatures, in the event of material damage to the bolt set or due to an incorrect tightening procedure. When a critical temperature range is reached, a corresponding error message is shown on the display. The temperature development is constantly visualized during assembly with the help of the new icon. In addition, NOK bolt connections can be identified if the heat rises too quickly and the reasons for this can be analyzed or the necessary measures initiated during assembly.

Both icons are displayed in different colors depending on the current status:

  • Green (OK)
  • Yellow (OK)
  • Red (NOK)

Did you know that all M-PT software upgrades are free of charge?

The next time your torque wrench is calibrated or serviced, the latest software will be installed automatically.

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MB-RAD with new control panel

The control panel, consisting of a keypad and protective glass, has also been renewed. All MB-RAD battery-powered torque wrenches are expected to be manufactured with the new control panel from February. A visible improvement is the readability of the display, especially in bright surroundings (e.g. strong sunlight).

Ask us if you would like to have your MB-RAD retrofitted with the improved control panel! We will be happy to offer you the conversion.

Comparison of the new control panel (right) with the previous one (left).