Smart Torque Arm with Encoder for Error-Proof Fastening

The Ingersoll Rand® Smart Torque Arm with a built‑in encoder transforms any torque arm into a fully guided, intelligent fastening station. With ±1 mm positional accuracy and seamless integration into the IQi Series controller, the system delivers real‑time, encoder‑verified guidance that ensures operators fasten every screw in the correct location, sequence, and tolerance. Unlike traditional position‑tracking add‑ons, the Smart Torque Arm requires no external software and supports up to 999 screws per job, making it both simple to deploy and highly scalable across diverse assembly lines. By validating each step before allowing the operator to proceed, the system eliminates mislocated fastening, reduces training time, and enhances traceability, empowering manufacturers to achieve consistent, repeatable, and audit‑ready quality in demanding automotive, electronics, and white‑goods applications.

The encoder delivers full end‑to‑end traceability by automatically logging torque results and precise screw positions for every fastening event, enabling audit‑ready documentation and continuous process optimization. Its Operator Guidance on the IQi remote browser walks operators through each programmed step in the correct sequence, improving consistency while accelerating overall cycle times. By simplifying operation and reducing reliance on operator experience, the system dramatically shortens training time for new or rotating personnel. The result is a smarter, tightly controlled fastening process that elevates quality, enhances compliance, and boosts operational efficiency.

Simple - Fast Setup, Intuitive Operation, Immediate Productivity

Quick and easy configuration directly from the Insight Qi® Controller—no additional software or programming interface required.
Self-guided programming and navigation reduce set up time and minimize training needs to enable operators to get up to speed quickly.
Real‑time validation and feedback confirm each fastening step is completed in the correct location and sequence.
Error‑proofing built in, preventing cross‑threading, skipped screws, over‑torque, and under‑torque conditions.

Adaptive- Accurate, Smart, and Ready for Complex Assemblies

±1 mm high precision positional accuracy ensures every fastener is applied in the correct location with tight tolerances.
Smart sequence enforcement guides operators through programmed fastening paths, improving consistency and reducing rework.
Comprehensive traceability captures torque values and positional data for every fastener to support audit readiness and quality documentation.

Operator Guidance System provides real‑time direction to ensure the tool is positioned at the correct fastening point and performed in the correct sequence.

Guides operators to fasten in the correct location and sequence while reducing operator dependence and training time.
Validates each step to prevent missed or out‑of‑order screws, improving process consistency.
Ensures consistent, repeatable assembly quality.

Category	Part Number	Description
Smart Articulating Arms	STA19B	Smart Encoder Articulating Torque Arm, 19 Nm
	STA02B	Smart Encoder Carbon Fiber Articulating Torque Arm, 2 Nm
	STA07B	Smart Encoder Carbon Fiber Articulating Torque Arm, 7 Nm
Smart Linear Arms	STL15B	Smart Encoder Linear Torque Arm, 15 Nm
Smart Linear Arms	STL30B	Smart Encoder Linear Torque Arm, 30 Nm
Encoder Kits	TK-ST-EN-1	Smart Encoder Kit for STA02B
Encoder Kits	TK-ST-EN-2	Smart Encoder Kit for STA07B, STA19B, STL15B, STL30B

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The Ingersoll Rand® Smart Torque Arm converts a standard torque arm into a fully guided fastening station.

Built‑in encoder with ±1 mm accuracy
Native integration with Insight Qi® (IQi Series) controllers
No external software or hardware required

Smart Torque Arm Systems for IQi Series Inline Screwdrivers

Features

Guided Process Control

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