Because a clamp-on torque cell is based on wireless telemetry, it has the inherent advantages of a non-contact system.

A clamp-on torque cell is immune to oil and dirt. However, unlike in-line sensors, clamp-on torque cells do not require cutting or lengthening the rotating shaft. The clamp-on feature also allows the torque measuring system to be moved to other similar installations easily in less than 30 minutes.

Thus, a clamp-on torque cell is ideal when torque or horsepower monitoring forms part of the final check out of multiple machines.

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