Torque tubes

Overview

Knight Global torque tubes hold assembly tools, absorb torque reaction and balance tool weight to reduce operator fatigue. Three models: ATA2800AR, ATA2900AR and the high torque ATA4500.

Knight’s Torque Tubes series is designed to reduce operator fatigue by absorbing torque reaction produced by assembly tools while balancing the tool weight. The NEWEST STYLE is more ROBUST and PRECISE while still maintaining a lighter and smoother operation than previous designs. They feature a linear bearing spline for effortless travel with zero rotational movement. The Torque Tubes are balanced by an air cylinder to achieve zero gravity balancing. Each pneumatic cylinder is supplied with single balance control.
The ATA2800AR and ATA2900AR can be swivel Tool Holders by incorporating Knight’s ASA9519 360 degree Rotating Tool Clamp. They can also be a fixed Tool Holder by incorporating the ASA9523 or ASA9524 Adjustable Tool Clamps.

The ATA4500 is intended for high torque applications. Custom tool holders will need to be designed for each application.

ATA2800AR

Features

  • Balanced by an Air Cylinder.
  • Movement is Straight Up/Down.
  • Zero-Gravity Tool Balancing.
  • Available Strokes: 24 in. [609.6mm] – 36 in. [914.4mm].
  • Standard Max. Travel: 24 in. [609.6mm].
  • Max. Torque: Up to 150 ft-lb. [203 Nm].
  • Max. Balancing Capacity: Up to 35 lbs. [15kg].
  • Product Weight: Varies based on stroke length.

Benefits

  • Reduces Operator Fatigue.
  • Absorbs Torque Reaction.
  • Either fixed or rotational bearing extension.
  • Much lighter than previous model, but robust.
  • Precise, smooth operation.
  • Adjustable travel stops in 1 in. increments.

ATA2900AR

Features

  • Balanced by an Air Cylinder.
  • Movement is Straight Up/Down.
  • Zero-Gravity Tool Balancing.
  • Available Strokes: 24 in. [609.6mm] – 36 in. [914.4mm].
  • Standard Max. Travel: 24 in. [609.6mm].
  • Max. Torque: Up to 300 ft-lb. [406 Nm].
  • Max. Balancing Capacity: Up to 135 lbs. [61.2kg].
  • Product Weight: Varies based on stroke length.

Benefits

  • Reduces Operator Fatigue.
  • Absorbs Torque Reaction.
  • Either fixed or rotational bearing extension.
  • Much lighter than previous model, but robust.
  • Precise, smooth operation.
  • Adjustable travel stops in 1 in. increments.

ATA4500

Features

  • Movement is Straight Up/Down.
  • Various Control Configurations.
  • Max Vertical Travel: Varies Per Application.
  • Vertical Rail Lengths: Up to 15 ft. [4.57m].
  • Uses a 4 in. [101.6mm] Bore Cylinder.
  • Max Torque: Up tp 853 ft-lb. [1,156 Nm].
  • Max. Balancing Capacity: Up to 500 lbs. at 100 psi [6.8bar].

Benefits

  • Reduces Operator Fatigue.
  • Absorbs Torque Reaction.
  • Fixed or 360° rotation.

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Accessories

General 3
360° Rotating Tool Clamp ASA9519
ASA9519360° Rotating Tool Clamp
Weight
4.0 lbs [1.81kg]
DetailsKnight Global's ASA9519 Rotating Tool Clamp allows the user to rotate the torque tube 360 degrees to accommodate a wide variety of tools. The tool clamp fits sizes 1.00 in [25.4mm] to 2.38 in. [60.45mm].  
  • Adjusts 360º to accommodate tools.
  • Adjustable for vertical or horizontal tool orientations.
  • Fits Tool Sizes: 1.00 in. [25.4mm] to 2.38 in. [60.45mm].
  • Resizes to Accommodate most Tools.

CAD drawing

Small Adjustable Tool Clamp ASA9523
ASA9523Small Adjustable Tool Clamp
Weight
2.1 lbs. [0.95kg]
DetailsThe ASA9523 Small Adjustable Tool Clamp allows the user to resize the torque tube to accommodate a wide variety of tools.
  • Adjusts in 30º increments.
  • Adjustable for vertical or horizontal tool orientations.
  • Fits Tool Sizes: 1.13 in. [28.7mm] to 1.75 in. [44.45mm].
  • Resizes to Accommodate most Tools.

CAD drawing

Large Adjustable Tool Clamp ASA9524
ASA9524Large Adjustable Tool Clamp
Weight
4.1 lbs. [1.86kg]
Details

The ASA9524 Large Adjustable Tool Clamp allows the user to resize the torque tube to accommodate a wide variety of tools.

  • Adjusts in 18º increments.
  • Adjustable for vertical or horizontal tool orientations.
  • Fits Tool Sizes: 1.75 in. [44.45mm] to 2.25 in. [57.15mm].
  • Resizes to Accommodate most Tools.

CAD drawing

Load Trolley 9
Torque Pack Load Trolley MRTA7726
MRTA7726Torque Pack Load Trolley
Max capacity
3,000 lbs. [1,360kg].
Weight
24.1 lbs. [10.93kg].
Details

Knight Global's MRTA7726 transfers and suspends Knight's ATA2800 or ATA2900 Torque Tubes along the horizontal axis.

Knight Load Trolleys are manufactured from commercial grade pickled and oiled hot rolled steel with a tensile strength of ± 49 ksi and a yield point of ± 30 ksi.

  • Travels inside RAD7510 Series Rail.
  • Suspends Knight’s ATA2800 or ATA2900 Torque Tubes.
  • Fiberglass filled High Impact Nylon Wheels.
  • Side Guide Rollers with integrated bearings.
  • Double-Shielded bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
  • Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.

CAD drawing

Low Profile Torque Pack Load Trolley MRTA6126
MRTA6126Low Profile Torque Pack Load Trolley
Max capacity
1,600 lbs. [725kg].
Weight
16.6 lbs. [7.53kg].
Details

Knight Global's MRTA6126 transfers and suspends Knight's ATA2800 or ATA2900 Torque Tubes along the horizontal axis.

Knight Load Trolleys are manufactured from commercial grade pickled and oiled hot rolled steel with a tensile strength of ± 49 ksi and a yield point of ± 30 ksi.

  • Travels inside RAD6110 Series Rail.
  • Suspends Knight’s ATA2800 or ATA2900 Torque Tubes.
  • Fiberglass filled High Impact Nylon Wheels.
  • Side Guide Rollers with integrated bearings.
  • Double-Shielded bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
  • Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.

CAD drawing

Torque Pack Load Trolley MRTA4027
MRTA4027Torque Pack Load Trolley
Max capacity
1,100 lbs. [499kg].
Weight
14.3 lbs. [6.49kg].
Details

Knight Global's MRTA4027 Torque Pack Load Trolley transfers and suspends Knight's ATA2800 or ATA2900 Torque Tubes along the horizontal axis.

Knight Load Trolleys are manufactured from commercial grade pickled and oiled hot rolled steel with a tensile strength of ± 49 ksi and a yield point of ± 30 ksi.

  • Travels inside RAD4110 Series Rail.
  • Suspends Knight’s ATA2800 or ATA2900 Torque Tubes.
  • Fiberglass filled High Impact Nylon Wheels.
  • Side Guide Rollers with integrated bearings.
  • Double-Shielded bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
  • Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.

CAD drawing

Flat I-Beam Load Trolley ATA2603
ATA2603Flat I-Beam Load Trolley
Weight
13.4 lbs. [6.08kg]
DetailsTransfers and suspends Knight's overhead mounted arms along a horizontal axis. The ATA2603 Flat I-Beam Load Trolley travels along a 3.25 in. [82.55mm] or 3.33 in. [84.58mm] I-Beam flange.
  • Side Guide Rollers with integrated bearings.
  • Double-shielded wheel bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
  • Fiberglass filled High Impact Nylon Wheels.
  • Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.

CAD drawing

S-Beam Load Trolley ATA2604
ATA2604S-Beam Load Trolley
Weight
13.4 lbs. [6.08kg]
DetailsTransfers Knight's overhead mounted arms along a horizontal axis. The ATA2604 S-Beam Load Trolley travels along a 2.66 in. [67.56mm] flange or a 4.00 in. [101.6mm] S-Beam.
  • Side Guide Rollers with integrated bearings.
  • Double-shielded wheel bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
  • Fiberglass filled High Impact Nylon Wheels.
  • Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.

CAD drawing

Load Trolley with Bosses MRTA4003
MRTA4003Load Trolley with Bosses
Max capacity
Up to 1,100 lbs. [499kg]
Weight
4.5 lbs. [2.04kg]
DetailsKnight Global's MRTA4003 Load Trolley with Bosses transfers loads along the horizontal axis and suspends Knight Torque Arms and Articulating Arm Carriages from Knight's RAD4110 Series Overhead Aluminum Rail Systems. Knight Load Trolleys are manufactured from commercial grade pickled and oiled hot rolled steel with a tensile strength of ± 49 ksi and a yield point of ± 30 ksi.
  • Fiberglass filled High Impact Nylon Wheels.
  • Side Guide Rollers with integrated bearings.
  • Double-Shielded bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
  • Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.

CAD drawing

Low Profile Load Trolley with Bosses MRTA6102
MRTA6102Low Profile Load Trolley with Bosses
Max capacity
1,600 lbs. [725kg].
Weight
5.7 lbs. [2.59kg].
Details

Knight Global's MRTA6102 transfers loads along the horizontal axis and suspends Knight Torque Arms and fixtures from Knight's RAD6110 Series Overhead Aluminum Rail Systems.

Knight Load Trolleys are manufactured from commercial grade pickled and oiled hot rolled steel with a tensile strength of ± 49 ksi and a yield point of ± 30 ksi.

  • Travels inside RAD6110 Series Rail.
  • Fiberglass filled High Impact Nylon Wheels.
  • Side Guide Rollers with integrated bearings.
  • Double-Shielded bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
  • Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.

CAD drawing

Load Trolley with Bosses MRTA6103
MRTA6103Load Trolley with Bosses
Max capacity
1,600 lbs. [725kg].
Weight
6.1 lbs. [2.77kg].
Details

Knight Global's MRTA6103 transfers loads along the horizontal axis and suspends fixtures from Knight's RAD6110 series overhead aluminum rail systems. Knight Load Trolleys are manufactured from commercial grade pickled and oiled hot rolled steel with a tensile strength of ± 49 ksi and a yield point of ± 30 ksi.

  • Fiberglass filled High Impact Nylon Wheels.
  • Side Guide Rollers with integrated bearings.
  • Double-Shielded bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
  • Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.

CAD drawing

Load Trolley with Bosses MRTA7002
MRTA7002Load Trolley with Bosses
Max capacity
3000 lbs. [1360kg]
Weight
9.4 lbs [4.26kg]
Jib type
<p>MJBA2300<br /> MJBA2600<br /> MJBA2700</p>
DetailsKnight Global's MRTA7002 transfers loads along the horizontal axis and suspends Knight's Torque Arms and Fixtures from Knight's RAD7510 Series Aluminum Rail Systems.
  • Fiberglass filled High Impact Nylon Wheels.
  • Side Guide Rollers with integrated bearings.
  • Double-Shielded bearings keep dirt out, and do not require lubrication.
  • Min/ Max Continuous Service Temp at 100% load: -20 degs. F to 248 degs. F.

CAD drawing

Safety Cables 3
Eye Bolt Safety Cable Kit FDA4133
FDA4133Eye Bolt Safety Cable Kit
Lengths
10 ft. [3.048m]
Cable thickness
0.25 in. [6mm]
DetailsKnight Global's FDA4133 Eye Bolt Safety Cable Kit prevents pneumatic balancers or fixtures from separating or falling from the overhead mounted trolleys, end trucks, or hangers in the event of an accident.
  • (4) Crosby® Saddle Clamps
  • (2) Cable Thimbles
  • (2) Eye Bolts
  • (1) Safety Cable made of a carbon steel 7 (strand) x 19 (wires) Galvanized Wire Rope (GWR).

CAD drawing

Safety Cable Kit with Oval Sleeves NICORWA4133
NICORWA4133Safety Cable Kit with Oval Sleeves
Weight
2 lbs. [.91kg]
Lengths
10 ft. [3m.]
Cable thickness
0.25 in. [6mm]
DetailsKnight Global's NICORWA4133 Safety Cable Kit prevents pneumatic balancers or fixtures from separating or falling from the overhead mounted trolleys, end trucks, or hangers in the event of an accident.

Replaces the CAMIRWA4133 Safety Cable Kit.

  • (2) Copper Oval Sleeves
  • (2) Cable Thimbles
  • (1) Safety Cable made of a carbon steel 7 (strand) x 19 (wires) Galvanized Wire Rope (GWR).
Safety Cable Kit RWA4133
RWA4133Safety Cable Kit
Lengths
6 ft. [1.8m]
Cable thickness
0.25 in. [6mm]
DetailsKnight Global's RWA4133 prevents pneumatic balancers or fixtures from separating or falling from the overhead mounted trolleys, end trucks, or hangers in the event of an accident. This safety cable kit is used as Knight's standard kit.
  • Used as Knight’s standard safety cable kit.
  • (4) Crosby® Saddle Clamps
  • (2) Cable Thimbles
  • (1) Safety Cable made of a carbon steel 7 (strand) x 19 (wires) Galvanized Wire Rope (GWR).
Extensions 4
Fixed Extension ATA2601
ATA2601Fixed Extension
Lengths
12 in. [304.8mm].<br /> 24 in. [609.6mm].<br /> 36 in. [914.4mm].<br /> 48 in. [1,219.2mm].
DetailsKnight Global's ATA2601 Fixed Extension provides an extended reach for Knight's ATA2600 Torque Tubes.
  • Available in different sizes.
  • Extends reach of torque tubes.
  • For Knight’s ATA2600 Torque Tubes

OPTIONS
ATA2601-12
ATA2601-24
ATA2601-36
ATA2601-48

WEIGHTS
2.8 lbs. [1.27kg].
4.7 lbs. [2.13kg].
6.7 lbs. [3.04kg].
8.6 lbs. [3.90kg].

CAD drawing

360° Rotational Extension ATA2602
ATA2602360° Rotational Extension
Lengths
12 in. [304.8mm].<br /> 24 in. [609.6mm].<br /> 36 in. [914.4mm].<br /> 48 in. [1,219.2mm].
DetailsKnight Global's ATA2602 360º Rotational Extension provides an extended reach for Knight's ATA2600 Torque Tubes and allows for 360 degree rotational movement of the torque tubes.
  • 360° rotational movement.
  • Extends reach of torque Tubes
  • For Knight’s ATA2600 Torque Tubes

OPTIONS
ATA2602-12
ATA2602-24
ATA2602-36
ATA2602-48

WEIGHTS
2.8 lbs. [1.27kg].
4.7 lbs. [2.13kg].
6.7 lbs. [3.04kg].
8.6 lbs. [3.90kg].

CAD drawing

Fixed Extension ATA2701
ATA2701Fixed Extension
Lengths
12 in. [304.8mm].<br /> 24 in. [609.6mm].<br /> 36 in. [914.4mm].<br /> 48 in. [1,219.2mm].
DetailsKnight Global's ATA2701 Fixed Extension provides an extended reach for Knight's ATA2700 Torque Tubes.
  • Available in different sizes.
  • Extends reach of torque tubes.
  • For Knight’s ATA2700 Torque Tubes

OPTIONS
ATA2701-12
ATA2701-24
ATA2701-36
ATA2701-48

WEIGHTS
4.7 lbs. [2.13kg].
8.7 lbs. [3.95kg].
12.7 lbs. [5.76kg].
16.7 lbs. [7.58kg].

CAD drawing

360° Rotational Extension ATA2702
ATA2702360° Rotational Extension
Lengths
12 in. [304.8mm].<br /> 24 in. [609.6mm].<br /> 36 in. [914.4mm].<br /> 48 in. [1,219.2mm].
DetailsKnight Global's ATA2702 360º Rotational Extension provides an extended reach for Knight's ATA2700 Torque Tubes and allows for 360 degree rotational movement of the torque tubes.
  • 360 rotational movement.
  • Extends reach of torque tubes.
  • For Knight’s ATA2700 Torque Tubes

OPTIONS
ATA2702-12
ATA2702-24
ATA2702-36
ATA2702-48

WEIGHTS
17.2 lbs. [7.80kg].
20.7 lbs. [9.39kg].
24.8 lbs. [11.25kg].
28.9 lbs. [13.11kg].

CAD drawing

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