A breakthrough from Heamar delivers greater assurance and consistency through intelligent tooling, for ever smarter fastening…
In the current manufacturing landscape, accuracy and vali dation during the fastening process are more important than ever. Whether assembling vehicles, building infrastructure or producing complex machinery, a single incorrectly fastened joint can affect performance, reliability and safety. Even small deviations in tool angle or torque can cause cross threading, inconsistent clamping or damaged components, all of which lead to costly rework or failure in the field.
Heamar has long supplied advanced tooling solutions designed to help engineers and manufacturers tackle these challenges head-on. One of the most innovative examples is the Ingersoll Rand IQi Series Tranducerised Screwdrivers, a smart fastening controller that redefines what’s possible in precision assembly.
Intelligent Fastening control
Traditional fastening systems focus primarily on torque and angle control. While these remain essential, they don’t always capture the full picture. A joint can appear correctly tightened according to torque readings but still be misaligned if the tool was not held at the correct angle. This misalignment can compromise the joint’s strength, lead to uneven load distribution and reduce product quality. The IQi series addresses this issue through a breakthrough feature, tilt angle accuracy. This reportedly world-first capability allows the controller to continuously monitor and validate the tool’s orientation during fastening. By ensuring that bolts are tightened at the proper angle relative to the joint surface, the IQi provides a level of assurance and consistency previously unattainable with standard torque angle systems, explains Heamar.
Why precision matters across industries
Although originally developed with high reliability sectors in mind, the benefits of intelligent fastening extend across a wide range of industries, from aerospace and defence, to renewables and automotive. In any application where a fastener must perform under stress, ensuring accuracy at every stage of tightening is essential.
Torque alone can be misleading. Operators may achieve a target torque value but still create an incomplete or overtightened joint if the angle is incorrect. The IQi series eliminates this uncertainty by integrating torque, angle and tilt data into a single intelligent control system. The result is a three dimensional understanding of joint quality, a major advantage wherever product integrity and traceability are priorities. A game-changer for modern assembly Heamar partners with leading manufacturers such as Ingersoll Rand to deliver tools that not only meet engineering specifications but elevate production standards. With the IQi series, users benefit from:
• Tilt angle validation – Guarantees correct tool positioning and consistent joint quality.
• Advanced traceability – Automatically records every fastening action for full auditability and quality assurance.
• Intelligent control – Offers real time feedback and adaptive adjustments to prevent errors before they happen.
Heamar says no other controller combines this level of precision, insight and reliability, making it ideal for organisations aiming to reduce rework, improve efficiency and strengthen their quality control processes.
The Heamar Commitment
At Heamar, the focus is on empowering engineers and manufacturers to achieve smarter, safer and more consistent assemblies. By providing next-generation fastening technology like the IQi series, Heamar ensures that production teams have the right tools for the job, tools that improve accuracy, enhance traceability, and ultimately deliver better products to market. To learn more or book a demonstration, contact one of Heamar’s tooling consultants today.
