Category Archives: Ultra Torq & Industry Updates

Need to Know: Our Essential Pipe Beveler Accessories

Your project requires specific tools for precise control, including pipe bevelers and beveling accessories. At Ultra Torq, our pipe beveler accessories perform at optimum efficiency. If you’re looking for replacement parts, learn more about the essential products we offer here. Pipe Beveler Brands We only distribute the most reliable pipe beveler accessories from today’s top … Continue reading Need to Know: Our Essential Pipe Beveler Accessories

Making the Right Choice: Heavy Vs Standard Nut Dimensions

When it comes to industrial equipment, the difference between success and failure can be minute. Something as simple as choosing between a heavy hex nut and a standard nut dimensions could significantly affect your machinery’s performance and, ultimately, your project’s success. So, what sets them apart? Heavy vs Standard Nut Dimensions Heavy hex nuts are … Continue reading Making the Right Choice: Heavy Vs Standard Nut Dimensions

Why Pipeline Safety is a Priority for Everybody

Oil, gas and other fuels and chemicals crisscross the continent and beyond through a sprawling system of pipelines under the privy of various operators. With so much infrastructure spanning the country, pipeline safety should be a top priority for all involved. Here’s what you need to know. Pipeline safety regulations The PHMSA (Pipeline & Hazardous … Continue reading Why Pipeline Safety is a Priority for Everybody

8 Ways to Increase Productivity in Your Manufacturing Business

Every increase in productivity for your manufacturing business translates to an increase in profits. Even if you think things work smoothly, there is almost always space for improvement. These 8 tips can have a huge impact on productivity in manufacturing businesses. 1. Don’t skip tool maintenance The tools on your assembly line degrade over time. … Continue reading 8 Ways to Increase Productivity in Your Manufacturing Business

Developing a Pipeline Emergency Response Plan

Pipelines play a huge role in the transportation of products that are crucial to our day-to-day lives, such as oil and gas. It goes without saying that safety is an absolute key factor in pipeline transportation, and while the success rate is extremely high, catastrophic pipeline emergencies do occur. It’s essential for companies operating them … Continue reading Developing a Pipeline Emergency Response Plan

5 Benefits of Choosing Automated Orbital TIG Welding

Orbital TIG welding requires a high level of skill and experience to produce great results. But even the most skilled and experienced manual welder sometimes falls short in the productivity category (because of the precise nature of the work). That’s where automated orbital TIG welding comes in. Automated welding with Axxair welding equipment offers an … Continue reading 5 Benefits of Choosing Automated Orbital TIG Welding

PROMOTION: AXXAIR PRECISION SAWS & BEVELLERS

At Ultra Torq we are currently offering a great promotion on two demonstrator Axxair saw and beveller units. Both the Model 121 which offers range for ¼” to 4.5” OD and the Model 171 which offers range from 5/8” to 6 5/8” OD.  This machine has three applications which enable it to change from cutting … Continue reading PROMOTION: AXXAIR PRECISION SAWS & BEVELLERS

Some of the Biggest Off-Road Equipment in the World

At Ultra Torq, we provide bolting tools and other products for all sorts of off-road equipment. This got us thinking about the sheer size of the equipment which use things like… Torque guns Bolt tensioners Stud removers …and just how big they are. And while some of the off-road vehicles our clients use are big, … Continue reading Some of the Biggest Off-Road Equipment in the World

The Importance of Ergonomics

Ergonomics (sometimes known as human factors) can be simply defined as “the process of creating workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them.” When it comes to bolting tools, tube tools or pipe tools, ergonomics is especially important. Here’s why: Ergonomics saves money Using a hydraulics or pneumatic tool that’s … Continue reading The Importance of Ergonomics