Interchangeable Heads for Torque Wrenches

Interchangeable Heads Overview

All interchangeable heads are not created equally. A poorly constructed head can snap and cause serious injury. To understand the difference in heads, watch the videos and read here.

Interchangeable Heads for Torque Wrenches

Interchangeable Head Ratchets For Torque Wrenches

This "SDRT" series is ideal when:

• A socket can be used to engage the fastener.
• A higher amount of rotation will be needed to attain the desired torque.

Open End Interchangeable Heads English Measurement

Sturtevant Richmont open end one piece cast interchangeable heads provide you with great flexibility. And, all of the heads we make fit on all of the wrenches we manufacture. No need to buy additional wrenches and heads trying to cover different torque ranges with the same size fasteners. Look here to learn more. 

Open End Metric Interchangeable Heads for Torque Wrenches

Our list of open end, one piece cast, interchangeable heads is so long we set metric and English on different pages!

Ratcheting Open End Interchangeable Heads for Torque Wrenches

The Ratcheting Open End "ROE" series is ideal when:

• Entire hex of fastener or fitting cannot be engaged.
• Significant rotation of the fastener or fitting is required (more than 120 degrees).
• A lower level of head strength (torque level) is needed.

SPH Slim Profile Heads (Interchangeable Heads for Torque Wrenches)

Our all new Slim Profile Heads (SPH) make tight access points much more accessible. Try them and see for yourself. 

Box Head Interchangeable Heads for Torque Wrenches

The Box Head "BH" series is ideal when:

• A socket cannot be used.
• The entire hex of the fastener or fitting can be engaged.
• A high level of head strength (torque level) is needed.

Hex Drive Interchangeable Heads for Torque Wrenches

This series is designated “HD”. Ideal when tightening socket head fasteners.

Ratcheting Flare Nut

This series is designated “RFN”.
Excellent when:

• Working on pneumatic, hyrdraulic or other connections involving tubing.
• There is not room to fit an OE or ROE head into the space at the connection.
• Ratcheting of the connector is needed.

Flare Nut Interchangeable Heads for Torque Wrenches

The Flare Nut "FN" series is ideal when:

• Working on pneumatic, hyrdraulic or other connections involving tubing.
• There is not room to fit an OE or ROE head into the space at the connection.

Square Drive Interchangeable Heads for Torque Wrenches

This series designated “SD”is ideal when:

• Calibrating a wrench on a torque tester.
• A socket can be used to engage the fastener.
• A small amount of rotation will be needed to attain the desired torque.

Extension - Straight

This series is designated “LTCE”.
Ideal when a greater straight length between the head and the tool is needed.

Extension - 15 Degree Angle

This series is designated “LTCE” with a length and angle suffix. Ideal when an angled length between the head and the tool is needed.

Adapter for Round Style Heads

This series has two sizes: “J” and “Y”. Ideal when you have heads with round connectors and need to connect them to S/R interchangeable head torque wrenches.

Adapter for Standard Tooling

This series is designated “STA”.
Ideal when you need to make a custom head and wish to use it with an S/R interchangeable head torque wrench.

Adapter for DIN Style Heads

This series has two sizes: 9mm x 12mm and 14mm x 18mm. Ideal when you have heads with DIN-style rectangular connectors and need to connect them to SR interchangeable head torque wrenches.

Ratcheting Tube Wrench Interchangeable Heads

The Ratcheting Tube Wrench provides an option for working with hydraulic connections. 

Quick Change Versus Dovetail Heads

Common Centerline

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