TASS Verification System

A state-of-the-art solution designed to ensure the safety and reliability of automated tightening processes in industrial settings without sacrificing productivity. It is primarily used in manufacturing environments where precise torque and angle measurements are critical. The TASS system is commonly used with tightening spindles, ErgoSpin hand-held nutrunners or NEXO cordless Wi-Fi nutrunners.

It works with a mechanical torsion element and evaluation software that runs directly on the tightening control unit IndraLogic, for example, on the CS351 compact system or the KE350 communication unit.

Safety-critical fittings require tools you can rely on every single time!

  • Innovative automatic alternative to traditional torque verification & control methods, offering greater accuracy, efficiency & integration capabilities
  • Even manual testing does not require specially trained personnel
  • An entire nutrunner system is tested, including the output drive

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How it works

 

Structure of the TASS Element

  • The TASS element's base body is securely clamped in the test device using form-fit or force-fit methods
  • The internal torsion shaft provides a precise torque/rotation angle curve within a 12° torsion range. Each element includes a calibration certificate detailing measuring points M1 & M2, rotation angle range W3, & linearity deviation LA.
  • Hirth toothing to facilitate part exchanges
  • Four sizes support torque ranges of 1 to 260 Nm
  • The exchange part couples to the tightening system, with blanks adaptable to specific nutrunner geometries

Test Arrangement

  • The tightening system remains in its production environment during testing
  • Custom Test Programme: A special test programme is created & executed in the control system
  • During testing, the nutrunner performs a fitting with a specific rotation angle & low tightening velocity, recording process data
  • A comparison with the nominal curve of the torsion element determines if the system measurement is OK or NOK

Test Procedure

  • The torque increase up to point M1 results from overcoming the preload in the torsion shaft
  • After reaching M1, the torsion shaft is rotated between the two stop surfaces on the TASS element, covering a 12° range (W3) with a linear torque increase
  • At point M2, the torsion shaft contacts the second stop surface, causing the TASS housing to twist, resulting in a steeper torque curve
  • The test is completed at a M3 torque significantly above M2
  • The measurement results at M1 & M2, along with a customisable envelope curve around the nominal curve, determine if the test is OK

 

Components required for TASS test system setup

 

TASS system

TASS setup software

  • Used to determine the system-specific parameter values, such as rigidity, torsional stress & threshold value for curve value acquisition. As these parameters may vary due to the different setups of the tightening systems, the appropriate values must be determined on-site.
  • Allows direct access to the tightening curves & parameter data
  • Can also be used for error analysis after a TASS test

 

Accessories for TASS verification systems

 

Software
Exchange Parts
Exchange Part Blanks
TASS Element

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