About Us Manufacturing Services Engineering Markets Served Quality Locations News Contact Us Request A Quote How to Properly Torque a Backshell Categories: News Published On: June 21st, 2021 Comments Off on How to Properly Torque a Backshell 11.2 min read Aidan Vrobel SHARE 1 2 In this video, we are going to be showing you how to properly torque a backshell. Before we begin, we must ensure that we have all the proper tools: a torque, a belt wrench, a bench vice, proper connectors, a backshell guide, and of course, a backshell. Additionally, we must verify the calibration date and ensure that all of the tools are functioning properly and have no damage. A properly organized workspace The first thing we want to do is prepare our backshell and the workspace surrounding it: start by hand tightening the backshell and setting the keyway according to the part number’s manual. Next, we’ll prepare our torque and set it to the strength specified for the part number. Lastly, we’ll set up our bench vice by attaching the quick-change jaw set to the connector vise and ensuring they are both the proper size. Attach the quick-change jaw to the connector vise Now that our workspace is set up we are ready to insert our socket into the bench vice and tighten it. It is important to ensure that we adjust the safety screw in the back of the bench vise. Firmly secure the backshell into the vise Once the backshell is securely attached, we must place the belt wrench around the backshell and connect it to the torque. With the support of our non-dominant hand, we rotate the backshell clockwise until the tool clicks. This indicates that the backshell has been sufficiently torqued. Attach the belt wrench to the backshell and torque it Once completed, we must verify that the keyway is properly aligned. We then repeat this same process for the straight backshell. Verify that the keyway is properly aligned and repeat the whole process for the straight backshell If you still have any questions, do not hesitate to leave them in the comment section. And for the best selection of high-quality backshells and adapters, check out our catalog. Search for: El-Com Gives Annual Blood Drive June 9th, 2021 El-Com Systems Announces Collaboration Agreement with Turbo India Interconnect Solutions Popular Comments SpaceX makes history by becoming first private company to send humans into orbit June 2nd, 2020 What aerospace technologies will survive looming US defence cuts? August 27th, 2020 El-Com Systems Announces Collaboration Agreement with Turbo India Interconnect Solutions March 5th, 2021 MANUFACTURING SERVICES Custom Wire Harnesses Cable Assemblies Electro-Mechanical/Sub-Assemblies Box-Build/Systems Integration Adapters/Backshells MARKETS SERVED Space Aerospace Military/Defense Commercial Avionics Medical LOCATIONS California Puerto Rico Costa Rica Israel HEADQUARTERS 12691 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, California 92841 Phone: 714-230-6100 Toll Free: 800-225-7388 Email: sales@el-comsystems.com © 2020 El-Com, Inc. All rights reserved.