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Access engineering datasheets, dimensional drawings, torque calibration standards, conversion tables, and guarantee details.
Torque Conversion Table
Precise conversion tables between Newton-meters (Nm), foot-pounds (lbf.ft), and inch-pounds (lbf.in) for aerospace and automotive fastener engineering.
VIEW IN CATALOGUE (PDF) →1000V Live Line Certification
Documentation regarding IEC 60900 and VDE 0682 dielectric insulation compliance, safety maintenance instructions, and testing protocols.
VIEW 1000V LIVE LINE TOOLS →Whitworth & AF Thread Guide
Historical reference chart comparing British Standard Whitworth (BSW), British Standard Fine (BSF), American Fraction (AF), and Metric bolt head dimensions.
DOWNLOAD THREAD GUIDE →King Dick Replacement Guarantee
King Dick professional hand tools are manufactured to exacting international standards and are backed by our comprehensive manufacturing replacement guarantee.
Note: This guarantee does not apply to tools that have been abused, misused, altered, modified, or subjected to excessive wear beyond normal tool service life (e.g. using standard chrome sockets on pneumatic power impact wrenches, or extending lever handles). Torque wrenches require periodic calibration maintenance in accordance with ISO 6789.
CONTACT WARRANTY SUPPORTFrequently Asked Technical Questions
What alloy steel is used in King Dick spanners and sockets?
King Dick spanners and sockets are hot drop forged from premium Chrome Vanadium tool steel (31CrV3 conforming to EN 10083). High-stress components and impact sockets utilize Chrome Molybdenum (Cr-Mo) alloys heat-treated to maximize fatigue resilience.
Are Whitworth and BSF sizes still in active production?
Yes. King Dick remains one of the world's few authentic British manufacturers maintaining complete drop-forged dies and broaches for British Standard Whitworth (BSW) and British Standard Fine (BSF) open-ended, ring, and socket tools for heritage railway, marine, and classic automotive applications.
How often should torque wrenches be recalibrated?
In accordance with ISO 6789 standards, torque wrenches should be checked and recalibrated after 5,000 cycles or every 12 months, whichever occurs first, or immediately if subjected to an overload or severe drop.