Slim Link Wrench Overview

The Torcflex Slim Link (TLS) is a professional hydraulic power tool that is designed to exert torque on industrial fasteners to make sure of correct tightening or loosening of an industrial bolted connection. The TLS hydraulic torque wrench system utilises the standard TFX Powerhead and specially designed Slim Links for restricted access applications. The tool uses a double acting hydraulic cylinder to transfer linear force into rotation torque through a ratchet mechanism. The torque is controlled by adjusting the pressure applied to the hydraulic cylinder.

The tool includes the following main components:

Swivel manifold	A swivel manifold with hydraulic coupling to allow connection to an appropriate hydraulic power supply.
Slimlink	A ratchet link which provides the hexagonal drive. Atlas Copco provides several slimlinks for each powerhead model, so the hexagon size can be changed.
Hexagon drive	The hexagon drive is the functional part which applies the Slim Link torque.
Retained pin	A retained pin for connecting the powerhead to the ratchet link.
Reaction Arm	An integrated reaction arm to absorb the reaction force generated during tool operation.
Powerhead	A powerhead which is the hydraulic element of the tool.