Ingersoll Rand: iQi Smart Torque Arms and Encoders
Overview of Smart Torque Arms and Their Features
- Smart Torque Arms ensure correct fastener tightening sequences with integrated guidance and traceability.
- They are compatible with IQi Series controllers and offer real-time position tracking.
- Features include intuitive setup, operator guidance with color logic, and high accuracy of ±1mm.
- The system reduces errors, rework, and training time, supporting zero-defect assembly.
- Integrated operator guidance at point of assembly
- Prevents fastening errors and reduces quality escapes
- Captures torque and position for full traceability
- Available on IQi Series Articulating and Linear Arms
- Encoder Kits available to retrofit in Custom Torque Arms
- Direct Connectivity between Arms and Controller no intermediate device
Simple
Compatibility to existing IQi Series including the IQi Controller
• Intuitive configuration workflows make setup fast and reduce the learning curve
• Streamlined system navigation simplifies adjustments to PSETs and Jobs
• Remote browser access enables easy setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting from any station
• Home-screen coordinate display gives instant visual confirmation of real-time arm position
Operator Guidance
Real-time direction to ensure fastening in the correct sequence
Screw Point Color Logic:
- WHITE: All screws to be tightened
- BLINKING BLUE: Next screw
- SOLID BLUE: Correct position on current screw
- GREEN: OKCycle, screw tightened successfully
- RED: NOKCycle, screw tightening failed
Accurate
+/-1mm Accuracy
• Torque arm encoders offer ±1 mm high precision accuracy, critical for electronics, medical devices, and automotive applications.
Improved Quality Assurance
• Built-in validation and feedback mechanisms reduce rework and support zero-defect assembly goals.
• Ensures every fastening point meets positional tolerance, improving traceability and audit readiness.
Product Specifications and Part Details
- The arms come in various models with different torque capacities, from 2 Nm to 30 Nm.
- Encoder kits are available for retrofit and customization.
- Part numbers and descriptions are provided for easy identification.
Smart Arms and Encoder kits Specifications
| Category | Part Number | Description |
| Smart Articulating Arms | STA19B |
Smart Encoder Articulating Torque Arm, 19 Nm
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| Smart Articulating Arms | STA02B |
Smart Encoder Carbon Fiber Articulating Torque Arm, 2 Nm
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| Smart Articulating Arms | STA07B |
Smart Encoder Carbon Fiber Articulating Torque Arm, 7 Nm
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| Smart Linear Arms | STL15B |
Smart Encoder Linear Torque Arm, 15 Nm
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| Smart Linear Arms | STL30B |
Smart Encoder Linear Torque Arm, 30 Nm
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| Encoder Kits | TK-ST-EN-1 |
Smart Encoder Kit for STA15B
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| Encoder Kits | TK-ST-EN-2 |
Smart Encoder Kit for STA07B, STA19B
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| Encoder Kits | TK-ST-EN-3 |
Smart Encoder Kit for STL15B, STL30B
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