Torque wrench: For an absolutely safe tightening!
From a professional range or for the simple do-it-yourselfers, I present to you right now my selection of the best torque wrenches on the market!
What is the best torque wrench in 2022?
- Facom – My favourite range
- Kraftwerk – Professional quality
- KS Tools – Good quality/price ratio
- Tacklife – With socket size adapter
- AmazonBasics – Cheap
Facom
Editor’s note: 5 / 5 | Price: See the price on Amazon
Facom torque wrenchFacom’s range of torque wrenches is very wide, specializing in precision tools. It includes both mechanical wrenches and electronic versions, all designed to ensure precision tightening. They are solid, durable, highly accurate and come with a calibration certificate. They can withstand intensive use (from 15,000 to 100,000 actuation), which makes them suitable for a professional environment without turning away quality-conscious individuals. The available torques are also very varied to correspond to various uses, with wrenches contenting themselves with 5-25 Nm when others fly towards 1000 Nm! The same goes for their size and they are available in 1/2″ as well as in 1/4″.
My opinion: In terms of torque wrenches, Facom is the top of the line! If the prices are not accessible to all, the brand assures however as much in terms of manufacturing quality as in terms of performance. Whether you work in a workshop or like to do mechanics in your spare time (on your motorcycle, for example), these are tools that never let you down. And you can find exactly what you’re looking for, whether it’s the size of the socket, the torque or even the way the wrench works, whether you prefer it all simple and mechanical or a bit more technological with digital and electronics! This is clearly my favourite range and if you can afford it (or if you want to make a nice gift to a loved one), I totally recommend it!
Kraftwerk
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Price: See price on Amazon
Kraftwerk torque wrenchRecognizable by their burgundy-coloured handle, the torque wrenches from Kraftwerk aim to be useful for all mechanical and electronic professionals. For this reason, they all have a high quality of manufacture, using solid and durable stainless steel. They also come with their own calibration certificate and serial number so that every user can use them with confidence. They meet the current standards with an accuracy equivalent to +/- 4% of the required value! Available in 1/2″, 1/4″ and 3/8″ sizes, they also offer a wide range of torques. While some models focus on small torques (2.5-12 Nm, for example), others leave much more choice for versatile use (like with a 65-335 Nm).
My opinion: When you think of professional torque wrenches, Facom is often the one that comes to mind, but Kraftwerk offers tools that are just as good! This is a range I really like, and although it is not as popular, it is still excellent. These are tools that can be used intensively in a professional car/motorcycle workshop and are also suitable for DIY at home. In addition, the brand has developed a number of references over the years to meet even the smallest of expectations, whether in terms of socket sizes or tightening torques. If you want to equip yourself properly, this is a brand that I can only recommend, especially since it has also released a whole series of modular storage units for the practical side but also aesthetic!
KS Tools
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Price: See price on Amazon
ks tools torque wrench Within a few years, KS Tools has been able to create a whole range of torque wrenches adapted to the needs of professionals. By combining both manufacturing quality and innovation, success was not long in coming and the brand is currently one of the must-haves on the market. It includes all the essential features of its tools, such as controlled tightening on the right or left, for example, a very fine adjustment of the torque, and an audible signal that is sometimes even accompanied, depending on the model, by a sensory signal. These tools are extremely precise and are guaranteed for a minimum of 5000 uses. And because sturdiness and working comfort do not prevent from incorporating a little aesthetics, most of the keys can be chosen either in raw stainless steel or with a black lacquered finish!
My Take: What I like about KS Tools is that the brand manages to be in a middle price range. If you need a very versatile 20-200Nm style torque wrench, you can be sure that you can find one at a reasonable price without having to compromise on quality or accurate calibration. These are also tools that are easy to set up and handle, although a little more comfort in the handle, with a softer coating, for example, would not go amiss! At the same time, they are very reliable and even if it’s only a detail, their click is perfectly audible. I would say that this is a good quality/price range that you can turn to without hesitation.
Tacklife
Editor’s note: 4 / 5 | Price: See the price on Amazon
tacklife torque wrench torque wrenches from Tacklife are designed to be as enjoyable as possible. This starts with the ease of use. They are reversible, for both tightening and loosening, they allow you to quickly set the desired torque, and they emit the famous click when this torque is reached. But it also means impeccable manufacturing quality, with steel construction and a chrome finish to fight rust and increase durability. Finally, it means precision and extreme reliability. A calibration certification associated with a serial number is delivered with each tool, and all of them respect the current standard of +/- 4% on the final tightening. And to stand out from the competition, these wrenches are usually delivered with a converter to make them adapt to different types of sockets (1/2″, 1/4″ and 3/8″).
My opinion: With this Tacklife range, we enter personal use! Even if they are quality torque wrenches, they are not made to do big mechanics in a professional context… and it shows in the price! But if you like to work on your bike or motorcycle, these are tools that will please you. They are more than enough for this kind of use, much more accessible than pro models, but at the same time precise enough not to do anything. Although the range is less extensive than other brands, it offers both small and high torques (over 300 Nm). Perfect for home use!
AmazonBasics
Editor’s note: 4 / 5 | Price: See price on Amazon
amazon basics torque wrench The AmazonBasics torque wrench, designed for tightening and loosening, comes in a variety of torques, from just 3.95-22.5 Nm to 20.4-108.5 Nm. With its ratcheting head, it is therefore capable of tackling a variety of DIY tasks, whether it’s doing a little mechanics on a bike or repairing garden equipment, for example. Made of steel with a polished chrome finish, it’s easy to clean and corrosion resistant. It also features a high contrast dual scale (with ft/lb graduation) for easy visibility and reading. Delivered already calibrated, its adjustment is finally very simple so that it can be used by everyone, beginners and experts alike.
My opinion: The torque wrenches offered by AmazonBasics have a big advantage: they are not expensive at all! On the other hand, for this price, and you can probably guess, it is important to specify that they are not perfect. Some models, unfortunately, arrive with a little bit of play, and even if the brand plays on the double scale of reading, the one in Nm is in fact not the reference one (which explains the rather original torques in Nm…). So you’ll have to be comfortable with ft/lb to use them efficiently! Even if they are not without interest, I would say that they are still to be reserved for occasional use and for small DIY. If you need to tighten large bolts to keep your safety in check, you should probably opt for another set of tools!
