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NABL 122-11
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR

TESTING AND CALIBRATION
LABORATORIES
SPECIFIC CRITERIA
for CALIBRATION
LABORATORIES
IN MECHANICAL DISCIPLINE:
Torque Generating Devices
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Quality Officer
Director, NABL
ISSUE No.
: 05
ISSUE DATE: 12.08.2014
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Specific Criteria for Calibration Laboratories in Mechanical Discipline Torque Generating Devices
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Contents
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General Requirements
1.1
Scope
1.2
Calibration Measurement Capability(CMC)
1.3
Personnel, Qualification and Training
3-4
1.4
Accommodation and Environmental Conditions
4-6
1.5
Special Requirements of Laboratory
1.6
Safety Precautions
1.7
Other Important Points
1.8
Proficiency Testing
Specific Requirements- Calibration of Torque Generating Devices (Torque Tools)
2.1
Scope
2.2
National/ International Standards, References and Guidelines
2.3
Metrological Requirements
2.4
Terms and Definitions
8-10
2.5
Selection of Reference Standard
10-12
2.6
Calibration Interval
2.7
Environmental Conditions
12-13
2.8
Calibration Procedures
13-14
2.9
Measurement Uncertainty
14
2.10
Evaluation of CMC
14
2.11
Sample Scope
15
2.12
Key Points
15
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1 General Requirement
The purpose of this document is to specify requirements with which a laboratory has to operate
and demonstrate its competency to carry out calibration in accordance with ISO/IEC
17025:2005.
To achieve uniformity between the laboratories, assessors and assessment process in terms of
maximum permissible error, CMC, measurement uncertainty etc in line with
National/International standards.
To achieve uniformity in selection of equipments, calibration methods, maintaining required

environmental conditions, personnel with relevant qualification and experience.
1.1 Scope
This specific criteria lays down the specific requirements for Calibration of Torque generating devices
under mechanical discipline. This part of the document thus amplifies the generic requirements for
Calibration of Torque generating devices and supplements the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
1.2 Calibration and Measurement Capability (CMC)
1.2.1
CMC is one of the parameters that is used by NABL to define the scope of an accredited
calibration laboratory, the others being parameter/quantity measured, standard/master used,
calibration method used and measurement range. The CMC is expressed as the smallest
uncertainty that a laboratory can achieve when calibrating the best existing device. It is an
expanded uncertainty estimated at a confidence level of approximately 95% corresponding to a
coverage factor k=2.
1.2.2
For evaluation of CMC laboratories shall follow NABL 143 - Policy on Calibration and
Measurement Capability (CMC) and Uncertainty in Calibration.
1.3 Personnel, Qualification and Training

1.3.1 Technical Personnel:
1.3.1.1 Qualification required for carrying out calibration activity:
The following are the specific requirements. However, qualification and
experience will not be the only criteria for the required activity. They have to
prove their skill, knowledge and competency in their specific field of calibration
activity.
a) B.E / B.Tech or M.Sc. (having Physics as one of the subject) degree with 3
months experience in Basics of toque calibration.
b) B.Sc (with Physics as one of the subject) and Diploma with 6 months
experience in Basics of toque calibration.
c) ITI with 1 year of experience in Basics of toque calibration.
1.3.1.2
Training and experience required:

a) Training may be external / internal depending on the expertise available in the
field

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b) Training in calibration of torque generating devices and in Uncertainty

Measurements, CMC including statistical analysis for Technical Manager.
c) Experience and competence in calibration of torque generating devices.
d) Sufficient knowledge about handling of reference equipment, maintenance,
traceability, calibration procedure and effect of environmental conditions on
the results of calibration.
e) During training calibration activity should be done under supervision.
1.3.2
Authorised Signatory
1.3.2.1 Qualification required for interpretation of results and signing the
calibration certificates:
The following are the specific requirements. However, qualification and
experience will not be the only criteria for the required activity. They have to
prove their skill, knowledge and competency in analysis and interpretation of
calibration results.
a) B.E / B.Tech or M.Sc. (with having Physics as one of the subject) degree with
6 months experience toque calibration.
b) B.Sc. (with Physics as one of the subject) and Diploma with 1 year experience
in toque calibration.
1.3.2.2
Training and experience required:

a) Training may be external / internal depending on the expertise available in the
field.
b) Training, Experience and Competence in Calibration of torque generating
devices and training in Uncertainty Measurements, CMC including statistical
analysis for Technical Manager.
c) Sufficient knowledge and competence in effective implementation of ISO/IEC
17025, specific criteria and NABL guidelines.
d) Competency in reviewing of results, giving opinion and interpretations.
e) During training the relevant activity has to be done under supervision.
1.4 Accommodation and Environmental Conditions

A Laboratory may be offering calibration services under different categories:
i. Permanent laboratory service
ii. Onsite service
iii. Mobile service
The above category of laboratories may provide following types of services:

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a)
Service that intended primarily for measurement standards, reference equipments which are
further used for calibration purposes or high accuracy measurements which requires high
degree of accuracy and better CMC.
b)
Service that intended primarily for calibration and adjustment of test, measurement and
diagnostic equipments to use in such areas as product testing, manufacturing and servicing.
Accommodation and environmental conditions adversely affect the results of calibration and
measurement accuracy unless they are controlled and monitored. Hence, they play a very important
role.
The influencing parameters may be one or more of the following i.e. temperature, relative humidity,
atmospheric pressure, vibration, acoustic noise, dust particle, air currents/draft, illumination
(wherever applicable), voltage fluctuations, electrical earthing and direct sunlight etc., depending
on the nature of calibration services provided. The variables described above can play a major
factor on calibration results.
The main difference between the permanent laboratory, onsite and mobile calibration services has
to do with environmental conditions only. Since the onsite calibration relies on where the service is
provided, it affects the results of calibration (refer NABL 130).
The laboratories are advised to follow the requirement of accommodation and environment
depending on the types of services provided as recommended
By the manufacturers of the reference equipment
By the manufacturers of the Unit under calibration
As specified in the National/ International Standards or guidelines followed for the calibration
The environmental monitoring equipments used should also meet the requirement of
manufacturers recommendations and specifications as per the relevant standards followed.
If, accommodation and environmental conditions are not specified either by manufacturer or by
National/International standards / guidelines, the laboratory shall follow the below
recommendations.
1.4.1
Vibration
The calibration area shall be free from vibrations generated by central air-conditioning
plants, vehicular traffic and other sources to ensure consistent and uniform operational
conditions. The laboratory shall take all special/ protective precautions like mounting of
sensitive apparatus on vibration free tables and pillars etc., isolated from the floor, if
necessary.
1.4.2
Acoustic Noise
Acoustic noise level in the laboratory shall be maintained to facilitate proper performance
of calibration work. Noise level shall be maintained less than 60 dBA, wherever it affects
adversely the required accuracy of measurement.

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1.4.3
Illumination
The calibration area shall have adequate level of illumination. Where permissible,
fluorescent lighting is preferred to avoid localized heating and temperature drift. The
recommended level of illumination is 250-500 lux on the working table.
1.4.4
Environmental Conditions and Monitoring

The environmental conditions for the activity of the laboratory shall be such as not to
adversely affect the required accuracy of measurement. Facilities shall be provided
whenever necessary for recording temperature, pressure and humidity values prevailing
during calibration. The atmospheric conditions maintained in the laboratory during
calibration shall be reported in the calibration report/ certificate.
1.5 Special Requirements of Laboratory

1.5.1
The calibration laboratory shall make arrangements for regulated and uninterrupted power
supply of proper rating. The recommended voltage regulation level is 2% or better, and
Frequency variation 2Hz or better on the calibration bench.
1.5.2
The reference standards shall be maintained at temperatures specified for their maintenance
on order to ensure their conformance to the required level of operation.
1.5.3
The laboratory shall take adequate measures against dust and external air pressure.
1.6 Safety Precautions

1.6.1
Relevant fire extinguishing equipment for possible fire hazards, shall be available in the
corridors or convenient places in the laboratory. Adequate safety measures against
electrical, chemical fire hazards must be available at the work place. Laboratory rooms/
areas where highly inflammable.
1.7 Other Important Points

1.7.1
Entry to the Calibration Area: As far as possible, only the staff engaged in the
calibration activity shall permitted entry inside the calibration area.
1.7.2
Space in Calibration Area: The calibration Laboratory shall ensure adequate space for
calibration activity without adversely affecting the results.
1.8 Proficiency Testing

To give further assurance to the accuracy or Uncertainty of measurements, a laboratory will be
required to participate, from time to time, in Proficiency Testing Program. The laboratory shall
remain prepared to participate in the Proficiency Testing Program through inter-laboratory, intercomparison schemes wherever it is technically feasible. (Ref. NABL 162, 163 and 164 for further
details)

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2 Specific Requirements - Calibration of Torque Generating Devices

2.1 Scope: Calibration of Torque Generating Devices
Specific Requirement for the Calibration of Torque Generating Devices:
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Description
No.
I Hand Torque Tools
Relevant
Standard
Permanent
Onsite
Mobile
Facility
Calibration facility
Torque Generating Devices ( Type I & II)
IS/ISO 6789
Hydraulic torque wrenches (Type I)
IS/ISO 6789
Torque Multipliers
Comparison
method
ISO 5393
II Rotary Torque Tools

Continuously rotating pneumatic, electrical
1
hydraulic and Oil pulse tools
2
Handheld pneumatic assembly tools
ISO 6544
Hydraulic impulse tools
ISO 17104
Torque controlled DC nut runners
ISO 5393
Impact torque wrenches/Tools
Rotary and percussive pneumatic Tools
ISO 17104
ISO 12563
(ISO2787)
Note 1:
Torque wrench tester using dead weights (mass) and 'g' is not recommended as a
master for the permanent, site and mobile calibration of torque wrench (Type II)
because this type of setup cannot ensure gradual application of torque from 80 % to
100 % within 0.5 s to 4 s.
Note 2:
This technical requirement is based on the above mentioned standards. Lab may
follow any relevant standard, however care shall be taken to follow the requirements
in totality.
2.2 National/ International Standards, References and Guideline
IS/ ISO 6789:2003: Assembly tools for screws and Nuts Hand Torque tools requirements
and test methods for design conformance testing, quality conformance Testing and
recalibration procedure.
ISO 5393: 1994 (E): Rotary tools for threaded fasteners-performance test method.
ISO/TS 17104-2006: Rotary Tools for threaded fasteners Hydraulic impulse tools
performance test method
ISO 6544:1981: Hand-held pneumatic assembly tools for installing threaded fastenersReaction torque and torque impulse measurements
IS 12563:2001(ISO 2787:1984) Rotary and percussive pneumatic Tools- performance test
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2.3 Metrological Requirement

2.3.1
Hand torque tools

The maximum permissible uncertainty of measurement of the calibration device shall
be 1% of the indicated value including error.
Lab is not expected to calibrate higher accuracy DUC with lower accuracy master
equipment.
1st Peak hold mode in the display unit with minimum 20000 counts is required for
type-II click type torque wrenches with a provision to measure clicking time between
0.5 s to 4 s between 80% to 100 % as per the standard either inbuilt or an external
timer.
2.3.2
Rotary Torque Tools

Performance of pneumatic tools is affected by different ambient conditions such as
atmospheric pressure and temperature. Moreover the temperature of the compressed
air influences the behavior of the tool. Hence, test conditions are important.
Proper rigid fixtures and setup is required for the calibration of rotary tools with
regulated input pressure or regulated electrical power input depending on the type of
tool calibrated.
Accurate measurement of the compressed air pressure to the pneumatic tool is of very
great importance since the tool performance is strongly influenced by this factor.
2.4 Terms and Definitions

Torque
Torque is the vector product of tangential force and length applied about a known center of
rotation.
Torque Measuring Device
A system comprising of an Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic or Optical Torque Transducers
with associated instrumentation including the automated logging of data when part of the
device Instrumentation can be a electronic instrument, a mechanical device is a scale and
pointer system or a bourdon tube instrument.
Torque Generating Device
A device used to generate torque to a desired torque value. Typically this includes Torque
wrenches, Torque screw drivers, Torque multipliers, Pneumatic or Electrical screw drivers,
impulse or impact torque tools or wrench.
Indicating Torque Tools (Type-I)
Tool that indicate, by means of a mechanical scale, dial or electronic display, the value of
torque exerted by the tool at the output drive.
Setting Torque Tool (Type-II)
Tool that is preset to a certain torque value, so that when the prescribed value of torque is
energized by the tool at the output drive, a signal is released. (Audibly, visibly, perceptibly)
Adjustable Graduated Torque Tool (Type-II, Class A, D &G)
Tool designed to be adjusted by the user, which has a scale or a display to assist adjustment.
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Adjustable Non-Graduated Torque Tool (Type-II, Class C &F)

Tool designed to be adjusted by the user with the aid of a calibration device.
Torque Tool with fixed adjustment (Type II, Class B &E)
Tools not to be adjusted by the user, i.e. having a single setting.
Reaction Torque
The peak torque transmitted to the operator when installing a threaded fastener by use of hand
held pneumatic assembly tool.
Hydraulic Impulse Tool
Powered assembly tool for tightening threaded fastener, which applies torque to a fastener in
discontinuous increments through a hydraulic impulse unit.
Impact Wrench
An impact wrench is a socket wrench power tool designed to deliver high torque output with
minimum exertion by the user, by storing energy in a rotating mass, then delivering it suddenly
to the output shaft. Compressed air is a most common power source.
Torque Multiplier
It is a tool used to provide a mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn bolts, nuts or
other items designed to be actuated by the application of torque such as actuation of valves,
particularly where there are relatively high torque measurements.
Angle
Measure of the angular displacement through which a fastener is turned. It is expressed in
degrees.
Torque Rate
Increase in torque with angular displacement while advancing a fastener in a threaded joint. It
is expressed in Nm/revolution.
Stall Type Tool
Power assembly tool for tightening threaded fasteners, which delivers an output torque as long
as power is applied to the motor, via a valve or a switch.
For pneumatic tools the torque setting is accomplished through setting of an air pressure
regulator.
Torque Controlled Tool
Power assembly tool for tightening threaded fasteners, which is provided with a torque
controlled mechanism which shuts off or disconnects the power to the tool when a pre
determined set out put torque is attained.
Rated Torque
Highest mean torque attainable by a tool tested on a low torque rate joint in accordance with
ISO 5393:1994 E.
For pneumatic tools, it is necessary to state the inlet air pressure. If not stated, inlet air pressure
is 6.3 bar.
Electrical and hydraulic tools shall be tested under rated input conditions.
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Torque Adjustment Range

Range over which a power tool can be adjusted from the rated torque to the lowest mean
torque recommended by the manufacturer.
2.5 Selection of Reference Standard
Torque measuring device used for calibration shall be calibrated from an accredited laboratory
as per BS 7882:2008 or any other National/International standard.
The horizontality shall be maintained between torque wrench and the torque transducer while
applying the calibration torque with the help of adjustable fixtures to minimize the cosine error
and other side forces. Similarly verticality shall be maintained while calibrating screw driver
type torque tools.
2.5.1
Equipment for Calibration of Torque Wrenches as per IS/ISO 6789:2003

a) Torque sensor/transducers of different capacities and digital display unit with gradual
loading system for application of torque for Type I indicating torque tools.
b) Mechanical Torque tester with Dead weight and graduated lever and Fulcrum for
calibration of Type I torque tools only as per IS/ISO 6789:2003.
c) Torque sensor/transducers of different capacities and digital display unit for Type-II
setting torque tools. The display unit shall have facility to read torque in Normal, first
peak and Peak mode with minimum 20000 counts. Rigid fixture for gradual
application of load and to satisfy 0.5 s to 4s from 80% to final target value of the
torque. The display unit may also have built-in timer to measure this clicking time,
alternatively external timer may also be used. The traceability for timer may not be
required as it is not a precision measurement and the span is quite large. Accuracy for
the timer can be verified with other available timer / stop watch.
d) The maximum permissible uncertainty of measurement of the calibration device shall
be 1% of the indicated value including error. For e.g. 100 to1000 Nm calibration of
the measurement uncertainty including error shall be 1 % at 100 Nm as well as 1000
Nm (in % of rdg, not in FSD).
2.5.2
Equipment for Calibration of Hydraulic Torque Wrench as per IS/ISO 6789

a) Reaction torque sensor of various capacities.
b) Digital Display unit to measure torque with peak hold facility. The accuracy including
uncertainty of the transducer and the amplifier within 1% of the test torque level.
c) Rigid test fixture to mount reaction torque transducer and hydraulic torque wrench
under calibration.
d) Hydraulic power pack supplied with Hydraulic torque Wrench.
2.5.3
Equipment for Calibration of Torque Multiplier by Comparison Method

a) Digital Torque Indicator and Torque Transducer for input torque measurement.
b) Digital Torque Indicator and Torque Transducer for output torque measurement.
c) Torque Multiplier calibration rigid fixture with reaction plate for the output side and
high ratio gear box having zero backlash with suitable couplings for the application of
torque via input torque transducer.

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2.5.4
Equipment for Calibration of Rotary Torque Tools like Continuously Rotating,

Pneumatic, Electrical and Hydraulic tools including D.C. Nut runners as per ISO
5393
a) Rotary Torque sensor (or reaction torque sensor).
b) Digital display unit with peak hold facility. The accuracy of the transducer and the
amplifier within 1% of the test torque level and frequency response shall be -3dB at
500 Hz, with a roll off of 50 dB per decade.
c) Pressure gauge.
d) Rigid test fixture with provision of soft joint and hard joint.
e) Air compressor with filter and pressure regulator (for pneumatic tools).
f) Regulated A.C. power supply (for Electrical Tools).
g) D.C. Power supply (supplied with the tool).
h) Accessories like hose pipes, adapters etc.,
2.5.5
Equipment for Calibration of Handheld Pneumatic Assembly Tools as per ISO 6544
a) Rotary Torque Transducer.
b) Digital display unit with peak hold facility, it should have frequency response of 1%.
c) From 0-1000 Hz.
d) Angle sensor with display unit having resolution of 1.
e) Fast recording device to plot Torque Vs time and Torque Vs Angle.
f) Rigid test fixture with soft and hard joint assembly.
g) Pressure Gauge.
h) Air compressor with filter and pressure regulator.
i) Accessories like hose pipes, adapters etc.,
2.5.6
Equipment for Calibration of Hydraulic impulse tools as per ISO/TS 17104

a) Rotary torque angle sensor with display unit having analog or digital output for both
torque and angle (accuracy and frequency response should comply with ISO 5393 for
torque measurement).
b) Clamp force sensor with display unit having analog or digital output with peak hold
facility. The repeatability of the device should be 1% of the test clamp force level.
The frequency response of the clamp force device and amplifier shall be -3dB at 500
Hz, with a roll off of at least 50dB per decade.
c) Digital Display unit to measure impulse/min and speed.
d) Rigid test fixture to hold tool and the rotary torque sensor.
e) Digital Pressure gauge.
f) Air compressor with filter and pressure regulator.
g) Accessories like hose pipes, adapters etc.,

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2.5.7
Equipment for Calibration of Impact Wrenches as per ISO/TS 17104

a) Reaction torque sensor of various capacities.
b) Digital Display unit to measure torque, impacts/min, speed with peak hold facility.
c) Rigid test fixture to mount reaction torque transducer and impact wrench under
calibration.
d) Speed measuring set up.
e) Hard & soft Joints.
f) Air compressor with filter and pressure regulator.
g) Accessories like hose pipes, adapters etc.,
2.6 Calibration Interval

Reference Equipment
Recommended calibration Interval
Torque measuring system used for calibration of

hand torque tools and rotary torque tools
1 year
2.7 Environmental conditions required for calibration and requirement of environmental

monitoring system
2.7.1 For Hand Torque Tools as per IS/ISO 6789
2.7.1.1 The ambient temperature shall be maintained in the range of 18C to 28C. The
temperature shall not vary more than 1C throughout a measurement series.
2.7.1.2 Maximum relative humidity 90% RH.
2.7.1.3 Recommended Environment Monitoring Equipments
Temperature with a resolution of 1C.
Humidity with a resolution of 1% RH.
However, laboratory shall evaluate the requirement of accuracy, resolution and
uncertainty depending on the CMC aimed at.
2.7.2 For all Rotary Torque Tools
The test conditions should be in the range of values given below:
2.7.2.1
Atmospheric pressure 960 100 mbar.
2.7.2.2
Ambient temperature 20 C 2 C.
2.7.2.3
Compressed air temperature 20 C 5 C.
2.7.2.4
In general pneumatic tools shall be tested at an effective (gauge) Air pressure of

6.3 0.15 bar. If the tool has been designed for a different pressure (for example
4 bar) this may be used and shall be stated in the test report. The working pressure
shall be maintained under all the test conditions.

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2.7.2.5
Recommended Environment Monitoring Equipments

Atmospheric pressure with a resolution 1 mbar.
Temperature with a resolution of 1C.
Humidity with a resolution of 1% RH.
Pressure gauge with a resolution 0.01 bar.
However, laboratory shall evaluate the requirement of accuracy, resolution and
uncertainty depending on the CMC aimed at.
2.8 Calibration Procedure

2.8.1
Calibration of Hand Torque Tools follow the procedure as per IS/ISO 6789:2003.
2.8.1.1 Permissible Deviation for Torque Tool:
Type - I : indicating Torque

Permissible
Tools
Deviation
Max. Torque value of the
10Nm > 10Nm
Tool
Wrench, Torsion or
Class A
6%
6%
Flexion Bar
Wrench, rigid
Class B housing with scale
6%
4%
or Dial
Wrench, rigid
housing and
Class C
6%
4%
electronic
measurement
screw driver, with
Class D scale or dial or
6%
6%
display
Screw driver, with
Class E
6%
4%
electronic display
Note:
In the case of tools with Electronic

measurement(Class C & E) and
display (class B & D) the values
permissible include the error due to
the resolution of the display
Type - II: Setting Torque Tools
Permissible
Deviation
10Nm
> 10Nm
Wrench, adjustable,
graduated or with display
6%
4%
Class B Wrench, fixed adjustment
6%
4%
Class C
Wrench, adjustable, nongraduated
6%
4%
Class D
Screw Driver, adjustable,

graduated or with display
6%
6%
Class E
Screw Driver, fixed

adjustment
6%
6%
Class F
Screw Driver, adjustable,

non-graduated
6%
6%
Max. Torque value of the Tool

Class A
Wrench, flexion bar,

6%
6%
adjustable, graduated
*In case of torque tools (class A &D) the permissible
deviation includes the error due to resolution of the
display
Class G
2.8.2
For Calibration of Rotary Torque Tools- Continuously Rotating, Pneumatic, Electrical

and Hydraulic tools follow the standard ISO 5393
2.8.3
For calibration of Handheld Pneumatic assembly tools follow the ISO 6544
2.8.4
For Calibration Hydraulic impulse tools follow ISO/TS 17104
2.8.5 For calibration of rotary and percussive pneumatic tools follow the standard IS 12563:2001
(ISO 2787:1984)

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2.8.6 Calibration Interval for Device under calibration

As recommended in the standard IS/ ISO 6789- Not exceeding 12 months or
approximately 5000 cycles of operation
For rotary torque tools the calibration interval depends on the usage and its maintenance
However, calibration interval has to be decided by the user based on the performance
and usage
2.9 Measurement Uncertainty
2.9.1
Uncertainty components to be considered but not limited to the following:

Uncertainty of the reference torque tester/calibrator (sensor).
Standard deviation of the repeated readings.
Note 1: Uncertainty contribution due to input and output torque measuring device to be
considered for the calibration torque multiplier.
Note 2: Uncertainty contribution from pressure measuring device for pneumatic/
hydraulic tools and electrical input for electrical tools has to be considered
wherever applicable.
2.10 Evaluation of CMC

2.10.1 Refer NABL 143 for CMC evaluation.
2.10.2 CMC value is not the same as expanded uncertainty reported in the calibration
Certificate/Report. CMC values exclude the uncertainties which are attributed to the UUC
(Unit under test/calibration).
2.10.3 For the purpose of CMC evaluation the following components should be considered.
Uncertainty of the applied torque.
Repeatability of the artifact from 10 repeated readings at 10% and 100 % of the range.
Uncertainty due to Pressure measurement or electrical voltage measurement (wherever

applicable).
Error due to UUC shall not be taken for evaluation of CMC.

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2.11 Sample Scope

An illustrative example: Correct Presentation of Scope
Laboratory: XYZ
Date(s) of Visit:
Discipline: Mechanical
Sl Parameter*/
Device under
calibration
Torque
generating
devices
(Torque
Wrench)
Type I & II
Master
Range(s) of
equipment measurement
used
Calibration and Measurement

Capability**
Remarks+/
Method used
Claimed by Observed Recommended

Laboratory
by Assessor
by
Assessor
Torque
transducers
with display
unit
with
uncertainty
of 0.05 %
and gradual
loading
setup
100 Nm to
1000 Nm
1.2 %
1.3 %
1.3 %
Calibration of
Torque wrench
as per ISO
6789.
Only for Electro-technical discipline; scope shall be recommended parameter wise (where
applicable) and the ranges may be mentioned frequency wise.
**
NABL 143 shall be referred for the recommendation of CMC

Remarks shall also include whether the same scope is applicable for site calibration as well. NABL
130 shall be referred while recommending the scope for site calibration.
Signature, Date & Name of Lab

Representative
Signature, Date & Name of

Assessor(s)
Signature, Date & Name of

Lead Assessor
2.12 Key Points

2.12.1 The maximum permissible uncertainty of measurement of the calibration device shall be 1%
of the indicated value including error. For e.g. 100 to1000 Nm calibration of the measurement
uncertainty including error shall be 1 % at 100 Nm as well as 1000 Nm (in % of rdg, not in
FSD).
2.12.2 Fixtures for gradual application of load to satisfy 0.5s to 4s from 80% to the final target value
of the torque (for click type torque wrenches).
2.12.3 Proper rigid fixtures and setup is required for the calibration of rotary tools with regulating
mechanism.
2.12.4 Demonstration of any CMC values doesn't automatically qualify for granting accreditation
until the lab satisfies the stipulated requirement given in this document.

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NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR

ISSUE DATE: 12.08.2014

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

Calibration Measurement Capability(CMC)

Personnel, Qualification and Training

Accommodation and Environmental Conditions

Special Requirements of Laboratory

Other Important Points

Specific Requirements- Calibration of Torque Generating Devices (Torque Tools)

National/ International Standards, References and Guidelines

Terms and Definitions

Selection of Reference Standard

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To achieve uniformity in selection of equipments, calibration methods, maintaining required

1.3 Personnel, Qualification and Training

Training and experience required:

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b) Training in calibration of torque generating devices and in Uncertainty

Training and experience required:

1.4 Accommodation and Environmental Conditions

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Environmental Conditions and Monitoring

1.5 Special Requirements of Laboratory

1.6 Safety Precautions

1.7 Other Important Points

1.8 Proficiency Testing

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2 Specific Requirements - Calibration of Torque Generating Devices

Torque Generating Devices ( Type I & II)

Hydraulic torque wrenches (Type I)

II Rotary Torque Tools

Handheld pneumatic assembly tools

Hydraulic impulse tools

Torque controlled DC nut runners

Impact torque wrenches/Tools

Rotary and percussive pneumatic Tools

2.3 Metrological Requirement

Hand torque tools

Rotary Torque Tools

2.4 Terms and Definitions

Adjustable Non-Graduated Torque Tool (Type-II, Class C &F)

Torque Adjustment Range

Equipment for Calibration of Torque Wrenches as per IS/ISO 6789:2003

Equipment for Calibration of Hydraulic Torque Wrench as per IS/ISO 6789

Equipment for Calibration of Torque Multiplier by Comparison Method

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Equipment for Calibration of Rotary Torque Tools like Continuously Rotating,

Equipment for Calibration of Hydraulic impulse tools as per ISO/TS 17104

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Equipment for Calibration of Impact Wrenches as per ISO/TS 17104

2.6 Calibration Interval

Recommended calibration Interval

Torque measuring system used for calibration of

2.7 Environmental conditions required for calibration and requirement of environmental

Atmospheric pressure 960 100 mbar.

Compressed air temperature 20 C 5 C.

In general pneumatic tools shall be tested at an effective (gauge) Air pressure of