What are the 3 types of Torque Wrenches?

• A. Digital, Analog, and Mechanical
• B. Clicker, Dial, and Deflecting
• C. Torque, Wrench, and Ratchet
• D. Precision, Standard, and Heavy-duty

Answer: (B)

The main concept is that torque wrenches are categorized by how they indicate the torque and enforce the setting. The three standard types are clicker, dial, and deflecting-beam.

• Clicker torque wrench: You preset the target torque, and when you reach it, the mechanism emits a distinct audible click and a slight slip to prevent over-tightening. This gives a quick, tactile cue that you’ve reached the desired value.

• Dial torque wrench: A dial with a pointer shows the exact torque as you apply it. Read the measurement directly on the scale, which is useful for precise settings and for monitoring torque during tightening.

• Deflecting-beam torque wrench: A flexible beam deflects proportionally with torque, and a scale and pointer indicate the reading. This type provides a direct mechanical readout without audible or digital cues.

Other options don’t fit as the standard trio because they mix measurement methods or descriptors that aren’t defined as distinct types of torque wrenches (digital/analog/mechanical, or categories like precision/standard/heavy-duty).