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Joint Simulators (also referred to as Rundown Fixtures or Adapters) are required for accurate torque measurement for power-driven torque controled tools (electric, hydraulic or pneumatic). They are not necessary or useful when measuring torque on manually-operated torque tools (screw-drivers, wrenches, etc.). They simulate the conditions found when using the tool in real-world conditions, allowing the speed of the power tool motor to ramp-up to normal operating speeds resulting in a more accurate and repeatable measurement of the torque .
Per ISO 5393;
HARD Joint, typically 30 degrees or less of rotation from "snug" to final.
MEDIUM Joint, which is commonly 180 - 400 degrees of rotation from "snug" to final.
SOFT Joint, which is generally720 degrees or more of rotation from "snug" to final.
They are typically fabricated from machined steel with the appropriate drive size as needed. Internally it is comprised of a series of Belleville washers, designed to compress as the bolt tightens. By varying the arrangement of these washers, various joint rates can be simulated soft, medium and hard. Unless otherwise, specified, Joint Simulators are configured to simulate a medium joint. The joint rates can be adjusted by the user by changing the orientation of the Belleville washers upside down.
| Model | Range | Drive size | Bolt head size | Thread size | |
| RDIOA-50 | 0,35 N-m | 1/4" Male Sq | 3/16" Female Hex | 1/4-20 | |
| RDIOA-100 | 0,7 N-m | 1/4" Male Sq | 3/16" Female Hex | 1/4-20 | |
| RDIOA-200 | 1,4 N-m | 1/4" Male Sq | 3/16" Female Hex | 1/4-20 | |
| RDIA-10 | 1,13 N-m | 1/4" Male Sq | 3/16" Female Hex | 1/4-20 | |
| RDIA-25 | 2,82 N-m | 1/4" Male Sq | 3/16" Female Hex | 1/4-20 | |
| RDIA-50 | 5,64 N-m | 1/4" Male Sq | 3/16" Female Hex | 1/4-20 | |
| RDIA-100 | 11,29 N-m | 1/4" Male Sq | 3/16" Female Hex | 1/4-20 | |
| RDIA-150 | 16,9 N-m | 1/4" Male Sq | 3/16" Female Hex | 1/4-20 | |
| RDIA-250 | 28,2 N-m | 3/8" Male Sq | 5/16" Female Hex | 3/8-16 | |
| RDIA-500 | 56,49 N-m | 3/8" Male Sq | 5/16" Female Hex | 3/8-16 | |
| RDIA-750 | 84,73 N-m | 3/8" Male Sq | 5/16" Female Hex | 3/8-16 | |
| RDIA-1000 | 112,98 N-m | 3/8" Male Sq | 5/16" Female Hex | 3/8-16 | |
| RDFA-50 | 67,79 N-m | 1/2" Male Sq | 5/16" Female Hex | 3/8-16 | |
| RDFA-100 | 135,58 N-m | 1/2" Male Sq | 1-1/8" Male Hex | 3/4-10 | |
| RDFA-150 | 203,37 N-m | 1/2" Male Sq | 1-1/8" Male Hex | 3/4-10 | |
| RDFA-250 | 338, 95 N-m | 1/2" Male Sq | 1-1/8" Male Hex | 3/4-10 | |
| RDFA-500 | 677,90 N-m | 3/4" Male Sq | 1-1/2" Male Hex | 1"-8 | |
| RDFA-600 | 813,49 N-m | 3/4" Male Sq | 1-1/2" Male Hex | 1"-8 | |
| RDFA-750 | 1016,86 N-m | 3/4" Male Sq | 1-1/2" Male Hex | 1"-8 | |
| RDFA-1000 | 1355,81 N-m | 1" Male Sq | 1-1/2" Male Hex | 1"-8 | |
| RDFA-2000 | 2711,63 N-m | 1-1/2" Male Sq | 3/4", 1" or 1-1/2" Female Sq | NA | |
| RDFA-2500 | 3389,54 N-m | 1-1/2" Male Sq | 3/4", 1" or 1-1/2" Female Sq | NA | |
| RDFA-3000 | 4067,45 N-m | 1-1/2" Male Sq | 3/4", 1" or 1-1/2" Female Sq | NA | |
| RDFA-5000 | 6779,08 N-m | 1-1/2" Male Sq | 3/4", 1" or 1-1/2" Female Sq | NA | |