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If the starting torque isn’t sufficient, the crane will not be able to... [Moteur innovations](https://blog.modec.fr/en/topic/moteur-innovations) [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/en/the-problem-with-starting-torques-and-a-solution-of-course?hsLang=fr) --- [![mesurer-le-couple-trucs-et-astuces.jpg](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/mesurer-le-couple-trucs-et-astuces.jpg)](https://blog.modec.fr/en/measure-the-torque-tricks-of-the-trade?hsLang=fr) ## [Measure the torque : tricks of the trade](https://blog.modec.fr/en/measure-the-torque-tricks-of-the-trade?hsLang=fr) 6 juillet 2017 Knowing the required torque is critical to choosing the right air motor, but it isn’t always easy to measure the torque you want as there can be many different factors to take... MOTOR - Technical specifications [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/en/measure-the-torque-tricks-of-the-trade?hsLang=fr) --- [![choix-moteur-pneumatique-couple.jpg](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/choix-moteur-pneumatique-couple.jpg)](https://blog.modec.fr/en/why-does-torque-matters?hsLang=fr) ## [Why does torque matter?](https://blog.modec.fr/en/why-does-torque-matters?hsLang=fr) 3 juillet 2017 Before deciding what pneumatic motor to buy, you need to know what level of torque is required for what you need the motor to do. Many customers talk about the required power,... MOTOR - CHOICE MOTOR - Technical specifications [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/en/why-does-torque-matters?hsLang=fr) --- [![hcl-clamping-solution.jpg](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/hcl-clamping-solution.jpg)](https://blog.modec.fr/en/case-study-finding-the-right-nutrunner-for-hcl-clamping-solutions?hsLang=fr) ## [Case Study : Finding the right nutrunner for HCL Clamping Solutions](https://blog.modec.fr/en/case-study-finding-the-right-nutrunner-for-hcl-clamping-solutions?hsLang=fr) 1 juin 2017 [HCL Clamping Solutions](http://www.hcl-clamping.com/index.php) designs and manufactures secure strapping systems [that are ideal for offshore, subsea and downhole applications](https://blog.modec.fr/en/in-need-of-a-reliable-underwater-solution-choose-modec-submersible-air-motors?hsLang=fr) in a range of industry sectors, including... [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/en/case-study-finding-the-right-nutrunner-for-hcl-clamping-solutions?hsLang=fr) --- [![air-techniques-study-case.png](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/air-techniques-study-case.png)](https://blog.modec.fr/en/case-study-a-reliable-back-up-air-motor-for-air-techniques?hsLang=fr) ## [Case Study : a reliable back-up air motor for Air Techniques](https://blog.modec.fr/en/case-study-a-reliable-back-up-air-motor-for-air-techniques?hsLang=fr) 23 mai 2017 [Air Techniques specialises in the design and manufacture of equipment powered by compressed air](http://www.air-techniques.fr/). Based in France, close to the German border, it works with a number of different... 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