Description
MalcoEdge RTW500 1/2″ Flare Nut Torque Wrench
Factory-Set Torque for Dependable Flare Connections
The MalcoEdge RTW500 Flare Nut Torque Wrench delivers precise, repeatable torque for 1/2″ flare fittings used in refrigeration, heat pump, and HVACR applications. Factory preset to 40.6 ft-lbs (±4.5 ft-lbs), the RTW500 helps technicians achieve proper flare connection torque while reducing the risk of refrigerant leaks, equipment inefficiencies, and costly return visits. Its open-end claw design fits easily around installed tubing, while the compact ratcheting head allows for faster work in tight mechanical spaces. Built with a fully mechanical design, the RTW500 requires no batteries, calibration, or adjustments, providing dependable performance job after job.
Key Features & Benefits
- Factory preset to 40.6 ft-lbs (±4.5 ft-lbs) for 1/2″ flare nuts
- Fits 15/16″ hex flare fittings
- Open-end claw design slips easily over installed tubing
- Ratcheting head improves productivity in confined spaces
- Fully mechanical operation requires no batteries or calibration
- Suitable for use in wet jobsite conditions
- Helps prevent over-tightening and under-tightening of flare fittings
- Compact design fits easily in service bags and tool pouches
Specs
| RTW500 Flare Nut Wrench Specs | |
|---|---|
| Tool Type | Flare Nut Ratcheting Torque Wrench |
| Flare Nut Size | 1/2″ |
| Preset Torque Value | 40.6 ft-lb ± 4.5 |
| Operation | Fully Mechanical |
| Head Style | Ratcheting Open-End Claw Design |
