Proxxon 23349 Torque Wrench Micro Click 30 S, 1/4-Inch

by Proxxon

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Proxxon 23349 MICRO-Click 30/S Torque Wrench 1/4 inch square drive to DIN 3120 (German Industrial Norm) for torques from 5 to 30 Nm (Newton meters) for tightening all types of bolts up to M8 with 13 millimeter head. Has large, clearly legible scale of exact adjustment of desired torque by turning knurled adjustment ring on end of handle. Push in ring to lock in position. Ratchet mechanism has reversing lever for changing ratchet mechanism. Features automatic quick release that is clearly audible with perceptible "click" upon reaching set torque. Very high accuracy plus or minus 3 percent. Proxxon Torque Wrench 23349 comes with sturdy blow molded storage case to protect Proxxon industrial precision quality tools.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000S7ZRYY
• Item model number: 23349
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,019 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #57 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Wrenches > Torque Wrenches
  • #68 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Measuring Tools

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value for the price, November 26, 2010

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E. Fenley (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews
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I have 3/8" and 1/2" cheap HF torque wrenches that are old but in good condition. These are similar to the $20 to $30 torque wrenches on Amazon. I tested them for accuracy recently and they both tested significantly off of the markings. These allow calibration so I made adjustments using some known weights at home. This is not a completely accurate way of calibrating, but close enough. The cheaper tools were not very repeatable and even after calibration they remained far off of the set marks at the top and bottom of the range. My guess is they are accurate to maybe 25% of setting and repeatable by about the same. Not very good. I needed a 1/4" wrench for lower torque values and based on experience I wanted a better quality wrench than the $30 tools will provide.

The Proxxon wrench is the right range and priced below $100. It appears to be of good quality and in my home testings it was very repeatable. The torque gage is only in N-M, not ft-lbs. Once it reaches torque there is a very obvious click, even at the lower torque ranges. The setting requires one to eyeball the line to the torque value so setting the value is not as precise as the cheaper wrenches with the vernier scales. I don't consider that very important, just different. In my testing it read a little high (+10%) at the low end of the range and a little low (-10%) at the high end of the range. This may be due to inaccuracy in my test setup or they may be claiming +/-3% accuracy only at the middle of the range. Again, it was very repeatable once set and the accuracy is close enough for automotive work.

The only significant negative I see is that the instructions do not provide information on calibrating the tool. Assuming one keeps a tool like this for many years, a calibration method will eventually be required.

I recommend this as a good value, professional grade tool that should perform well for a home automotive application. It is far more repeatable than my cheaper torque wrenches and the accuracy across the range of values was acceptable for basic automotive work. I give it five stars for overall quality for the price, but I drop it one point for the lack of an obvious or documented calibration mechanism.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Torque Wrench for the price., May 26, 2011

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Benjamin Russo (Washington D.C. Suburbs) - See all my reviews
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Great Torque Wrench for the price.
Everything about it seems very nice except for the ratchet direction selector tab.
I think it might be plastic and seems a little flimsy.
But other than that this is a good tool given the price.

At Sears and the local Auto Parts stores I looked at many other alternatives before purchasing this one.
I made the right choice. This wrench has a much nicer quality about it...
I like fine tools.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For jobs between 5 and 30 Nm, this is the one!, January 8, 2011

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Sushiman007 (Golden Triangle, TX, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Proxxon 23349 Torque Wrench Micro Click 30 S, 1/4-Inch (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is the best torque wrench I've used so far, and I've used three - Craftsman, Harbor Freight (Taiwan), and this one. I paid a little extra for this one trusting that a precision tool made in Germany would be better, and I was not disappointed. This is a very well-made instrument with a nice finish, a clear little window for the settings, a positive locking ring, and a very comfortable handle. The unmistakable and solid clicking noise as the desired torque value is reached is unbeatable and confidence-inspiring. For small torque-settings between 5~30 Nm, you can't go wrong with this Proxxon! I would definitely buy a Proxxon when I need another torque wrench. Lastly, with a single torque unit (Nm) means that you will never misread the confusing, two-sided calibrations on some other cheaper torque wrenches, which could result in costly disasters when it comes to torquing. I have two Italian scooters, and the torquing tables are both in Nm-only, so having this Nm-only torque wrench made things so much easier. Always read and follow user directions when handling a precision instrument.