Cordless Fastening Solutions for Modern Manufacturing and Maintenance
Cordless fastening technology has transformed industrial assembly by combining the mobility of battery-powered tools with the precision and performance previously available only from pneumatic and corded systems.
Today’s cordless tools are no longer limited to maintenance work. Advances in lithium-ion battery technology, brushless motors, and intelligent electronic controls have made cordless fastening a practical solution for production assembly, automated manufacturing, quality-critical tightening, and field service applications.
Whether tightening structural bolts on a construction site or assembling automotive components on a production line, cordless tools provide the freedom to work without air hoses or power cables while maintaining high productivity and reliable fastening performance.
Tabel of Content
- Why Go Cordless?
- Explore Our Cordless Fastening Solutions
- Cordless Shutoff Wrench
- Cordless Shutoff Impact Wrench
- Cordless Shutoff Impulse Wrench
- Cordless Torque Multiplier
- Cordless Transducerised Wrench
- Choosing the Right Cordless Tool
- Why Choose Cordless Impact Wrench?
- Why Choose Shutoff Wrench?
- Why Choose Cordless Shutoff Impact Wrench?
- Why Choose Cordless Shutoff Impulse?
- Why Choose Intelligent Cordless Fastening Solutions?
- Why Choose Cordless Bolting Solutions?
Why Go Cordless?
Traditional pneumatic systems require compressed air infrastructure, hose management, and regular maintenance. Cordless fastening tools eliminate these limitations while providing greater flexibility for operators and production engineers.
The absence of air hoses improves workstation organization, reduces trip hazards, and allows operators to move freely around large assemblies without sacrificing productivity.
Modern brushless motors and intelligent electronic control systems also deliver performance that rivals many conventional pneumatic tools while offering additional features such as programmable torque settings, tightening data, and wireless communication.
From Maintenance to Smart Manufacturing
Cordless fastening tools are now used across a wide range of industrial applications. In maintenance operations, they provide exceptional portability for servicing equipment in factories, construction sites, mining operations, and remote installations. In manufacturing, cordless technology is increasingly adopted for:
- Automotive assembly
- Electric vehicle production
- Home appliances
- Electronics manufacturing
- Industrial equipment
- Aerospace components
- Field assembly
- Large product assembly
Many modern cordless systems can also integrate with production quality systems, providing digital torque control, operator guidance, and tightening traceability without the need for external controllers or pneumatic infrastructure.
Explore Our Cordless Fastening Solutions
Cordless Impact Wrench
High-power fastening for maintenance, installation, construction, and rapid screw seating.
Professional Brands
- Milwaukee
- Bosch Professional
Ideal for maintenance workshops, heavy equipment servicing, construction, steel fabrication, and industrial installation.
Cordless Shutoff Impact Wrench
Combines the speed of an impact wrench with the consistency of automatic shutoff. Available Solution
- Dupas IWT Series
Designed for applications requiring high productivity while maintaining controlled tightening.
Cordless Shutoff Impulse Wrench
Hydraulic impulse technology with automatic shutoff for reduced reaction force and excellent operator comfort. Available Solution
- Dupas PWN Series
Ideal for repetitive production fastening where ergonomics and torque repeatability are equally important.
Cordless Torque Multiplier
Portable high-torque fastening without hydraulic equipment. Available Solution
- Dupas GWC Series
Designed for heavy industrial maintenance, energy, mining, oil & gas, wind power, and large structural bolting.
Cordless Transducerised Wrench
Intelligent tightening with real-time torque measurement, process monitoring, and complete traceability. Available Solutions
- Dupas NPA Series
- Dupas NRA Series
Suitable for quality-critical assembly, Industry 4.0 manufacturing, automated production, and digital fastening management.
Choosing the Right Cordless Tool
Different fastening applications require different tightening technologies.
| Application Type | Recommended Tool |
|---|---|
| Fast bolt installation and removal | Cordless Impact Wrench |
| Controlled Production Tightening | Cordless Shutoff Wrench |
| High-Speed tightening with better control | Cordless Shutoff Impact Wrench |
| Reduced reaction force and improved ergonomics | Cordless Shutoff Impulse Wrench |
| High torque bolting | Cordless Torque Multiplier |
| Digital quality control and traceability | Cordless Transducerised Wrench |
Cordless Impact Wrench
Power, Mobility, and Productivity Without Air Hoses
Cordless impact wrenches have become one of the fastest-growing fastening technologies in industrial maintenance and manufacturing. Advances in lithium-ion battery technology and brushless motors now allow cordless tools to deliver power levels that rival many pneumatic impact wrenches while providing the freedom to work without compressed air or power cables.
For many manufacturers, the transition from pneumatic to cordless tools is driven by more than convenience. Eliminating air hoses reduces workstation clutter, improves operator mobility, lowers infrastructure costs, and simplifies production layouts. As battery technology continues to improve, cordless impact wrenches are becoming the preferred solution for both maintenance operations and production assembly.
The Shift from Pneumatic to Cordless
For many years, pneumatic impact wrenches dominated automotive assembly lines because they offered high power, low weight, and reliable performance.
Today, however, many manufacturers are replacing pneumatic tools with cordless alternatives.
Cordless systems eliminate the need for compressors, air piping, filters, lubricators, and hose maintenance while giving operators complete freedom of movement. They also reduce trip hazards, simplify workstation reconfiguration, and allow fastening operations to be performed more efficiently around large products or moving production lines.
As factories continue to modernize, cordless fastening is becoming an increasingly attractive investment for both new production facilities and factory upgrades.
Professional Cordless Tools in Manufacturing
One interesting trend in today’s manufacturing environment is the growing use of professional cordless impact wrenches on production lines.
Brands such as Milwaukee and Bosch Professional were originally developed for construction and industrial maintenance, but many automotive and general manufacturing companies now use them for production assembly because they offer excellent performance at a competitive price.
In particular, these tools are commonly used for fast screw seating or for applications where moderate torque repeatability is acceptable.
Their significantly lower purchase cost compared with dedicated industrial cordless fastening systems makes them an attractive solution for manufacturers seeking to improve productivity without making a large capital investment.
While they cannot match the torque consistency or process control of industrial shutoff or transducerised tools, professional cordless impact wrenches continue to gain popularity because they provide an excellent balance between performance, durability, and affordability.
Industrial Cordless Impact Wrenches
For applications requiring better torque repeatability, some manufacturers offer industrial-grade cordless impact systems specifically designed for production assembly.
These tools typically operate over smaller, more controlled torque ranges and incorporate improved motor control, helping deliver more consistent tightening than general-purpose professional tools.
Although industrial cordless impact systems represent a higher initial investment, they are well suited to production environments where improved fastening consistency is required while maintaining the speed and mobility of cordless operation.
Typical Applications
Cordless impact wrenches are widely used for:
- Automotive assembly
- Automotive repair and maintenance
- Industrial equipment assembly
- Heavy machinery maintenance
- Construction and infrastructure
- Steel fabrication
- General manufacturing
- Plant maintenance
- Equipment installation
They are especially effective for rapid screw seating, allowing fasteners to be driven quickly before final torque is applied using a calibrated torque wrench or a torque-controlled fastening system when required.
Available Professional Brands
NMS supplies professional cordless impact wrench solutions from globally recognized manufacturers.
Milwaukee
Known for high-performance brushless motors, durable construction, and one of the industry’s most extensive cordless ecosystems, Milwaukee impact wrenches are widely used in automotive service, industrial maintenance, and manufacturing.
Bosch Professional
Bosch Professional offers reliable cordless fastening solutions combining ergonomic design, efficient brushless motors, and proven durability for industrial applications.
Both brands provide excellent productivity for maintenance, installation, and general production fastening where portability and performance are key priorities.
Why Choose a Cordless Impact Wrench?
Cordless impact wrenches offer numerous advantages over traditional pneumatic systems:
- Complete mobility without air hoses
- Fast bolt installation and removal
- Reduced workstation infrastructure
- Lower maintenance than pneumatic systems
- Brushless motor technology
- High productivity
- Suitable for maintenance and production assembly
- Cost-effective solution for many industrial applications
For applications requiring high torque repeatability, automatic shutoff, or digital traceability, NMS also offers advanced cordless fastening solutions including Cordless Shutoff Wrenches, Cordless Shutoff Impact Wrenches, and Cordless Transducerised Wrenches.
Cordless Shutoff Wrench
Consistent Torque Control for Production Assembly
Cordless shutoff wrenches combine the mobility of battery-powered tools with the torque consistency required for modern manufacturing. Unlike conventional impact wrenches, which rely on repeated hammering to generate torque, a cordless shutoff wrench uses a precision clutch mechanism that automatically disengages once the preset torque has been reached.
This automatic shutoff eliminates much of the variation associated with impact tools, allowing manufacturers to achieve more consistent tightening results while maintaining the flexibility of cordless operation.
For production environments where fastening quality is important but full digital traceability is not required, cordless shutoff wrenches provide an excellent balance between performance, repeatability, and investment cost.
From Impact Tightening to Controlled Fastening
Many manufacturers begin their cordless journey with professional impact wrenches because they are powerful, affordable, and easy to deploy.
As production quality requirements increase, however, torque consistency becomes increasingly important.
Unlike an impact wrench, which delivers torque through repeated impacts until the operator releases the trigger, a cordless shutoff wrench automatically stops when the preset torque is reached.
This significantly reduces operator influence and helps produce more consistent tightening results across multiple operators and production shifts.
For many automotive, electronics, and appliance manufacturers, cordless shutoff wrenches represent the natural next step toward standardized assembly processes.
Why Choose a Shutoff Wrench?
The automatic shutoff clutch offers several advantages over conventional impact tools:
- Improved torque repeatability
- Automatic clutch shutoff at the preset torque
- Reduced dependence on operator judgment
- Lower risk of overtightening
- Better product quality
- Quiet, non-impact operation
- Lower vibration and improved operator comfort
- No compressed air infrastructure required
The result is a fastening system that delivers consistent performance while remaining simple to operate.
Designed for Production Assembly
Cordless shutoff wrenches are particularly well suited to repetitive fastening applications where the same tightening operation is performed throughout the production shift.
Typical applications include:
- Automotive assembly
- Electric vehicle components
- Home appliance manufacturing
- Consumer electronics
- Industrial equipment assembly
- Electrical products
- General manufacturing
They are especially effective where manufacturers require consistent fastening quality but do not yet require torque data collection or full Industry 4.0 integration.
Available Configurations
NMS offers cordless shutoff wrenches in multiple configurations to suit different workstation layouts and fastening applications.
Dupas SCEP Series – Pistol Grip
The Dupas SCEP Series features a compact pistol-grip design with a precision automatic shutoff clutch. Powered by a 20 V brushless motor, it covers fastening applications from approximately 0.8 to 12 Nm, making it suitable for screws ranging from M3 to M6. The brushless platform delivers long service life, low maintenance, and quiet operation while the automatic shutoff mechanism ensures consistent torque on both hard and soft joints.
The pistol configuration offers excellent ergonomics for general assembly, making it an ideal choice for workstations with open access to the fastening point.
Dupas WRTBA Series – Angle Head
The Dupas WRTBA Series combines the same automatic shutoff technology with a compact angle-head design, allowing operators to reach fasteners in confined spaces that are difficult to access with a standard pistol tool. It features a 20 V brushless platform, programmable rundown speed, LED work light, and electronic controls designed for continuous production use.
The angle-head configuration is particularly suitable for automotive interiors, appliance assembly, electrical cabinets, and other applications where space is limited.
When Should You Choose a Cordless Shutoff Wrench?
A cordless shutoff wrench is the ideal solution when your production requires:
- Better torque consistency than an impact wrench
- Improved product quality
- Reduced operator variation
- Faster repetitive assembly
- Cordless mobility
- Lower infrastructure costs than pneumatic systems
- A cost-effective alternative to transducerised fastening systems
If your production later requires tightening data, torque-angle monitoring, or complete traceability, upgrading to a Cordless Transducerised Wrench provides the next level of process control.
Why Choose NMS Cordless Shutoff Wrenches?
NMS supplies industrial cordless shutoff fastening solutions designed specifically for production assembly. Unlike general-purpose professional power tools, these systems are engineered to deliver controlled torque, excellent repeatability, and reliable performance throughout continuous manufacturing operations.
Whether you require a compact pistol-grip screwdriver for electronics assembly or an angle-head wrench for restricted workspaces, our engineering team can recommend the most suitable solution based on your fastening application, torque requirements, and production objectives.
Cordless Shutoff Impact Wrench
High Torque Productivity with Automatic Shutoff Control
A cordless shutoff impact wrench builds upon the familiarity and productivity of a conventional cordless impact wrench by adding automatic torque cutoff. Rather than replacing the impact mechanism, the shutoff function stops the tool once the preset tightening torque has been reached, preventing unnecessary impacts after the desired torque is achieved.
This provides operators with a simple, intuitive fastening tool that offers better torque control and significantly reduces the risk of overtightening, while preserving the speed and ease of use that make impact wrenches so popular in production environments.
A Practical Upgrade from a Standard Impact Wrench
Many manufacturers already use cordless impact wrenches because they are powerful, portable, and require very little operator training.
However, because a conventional impact wrench continues impacting as long as the trigger is pressed, the final tightening torque depends heavily on the operator’s judgement. Different operators—or even the same operator at different times—may produce different tightening results.
A cordless shutoff impact wrench addresses this challenge by automatically stopping the tool once the preset torque has been reached. The operator continues to use the tool exactly as they would a standard cordless impact wrench, but with improved torque control and reduced variation between tightening cycles.
For manufacturers seeking a straightforward improvement in fastening quality without changing their production methods, this makes the cordless shutoff impact wrench an attractive upgrade.
Why Manufacturers Choose Cordless Shutoff Impact Wrenches
Unlike a transducerised fastening system, a cordless shutoff impact wrench does not require advanced programming, torque-angle monitoring, or extensive operator training.
Instead, it focuses on solving one of the most common production challenges: preventing excessive tightening while maintaining the speed and simplicity of an impact wrench.
Key benefits include:
- Prevents overtightening
- Better torque consistency than a conventional cordless impact wrench
- Familiar operation with minimal operator retraining
- High fastening speed
- Excellent portability
- Reduced operator dependence
- Easy deployment on existing production lines
- Lower investment than transducerised fastening systems
Dupas IWT Series
The Dupas IWT Series is designed specifically for production environments that require the productivity of an impact wrench together with the consistency of automatic shutoff control.
Key benefits include:
- Automatic shutoff – 50 stages
- High torque capability
- Brushless motor technology
- Cordless mobility
- Improved torque repeatability
- Reduced operator influence
- Industrial-duty construction
- Suitable for continuous production use
The combination of impact driving and controlled shutoff makes the IWT Series particularly effective for medium- and high-torque assembly applications where conventional impact wrenches may produce excessive torque variation.
Typical Applications
Cordless shutoff impact wrenches are commonly used in:
- Automotive assembly
- Electric vehicle manufacturing
- Chassis and suspension assembly
- Industrial machinery
- Agricultural equipment
- Construction equipment
- Steel fabrication
- Heavy product assembly
These applications benefit from the tool’s ability to deliver higher fastening torque while maintaining better consistency than a standard impact wrench.
When Should You Choose a Cordless Shutoff Impact Wrench?
A cordless shutoff impact wrench is the ideal choice when your application requires:
- Higher torque than a standard shutoff wrench
- Better repeatability than a conventional impact wrench
- High production speed
- Cordless mobility
- Reduced operator variation
- Industrial-grade reliability
For applications that require complete tightening verification, torque-angle monitoring, or digital traceability, a Cordless Transducerised Wrench remains the preferred solution.
Why Choose NMS Cordless Shutoff Impact Solutions?
NMS supplies industrial cordless fastening systems designed for manufacturers seeking the right balance between productivity, fastening quality, and investment cost.
Our engineering team can help determine whether a cordless impact wrench, shutoff wrench, shutoff impact wrench, or transducerised fastening system is the most appropriate solution based on your torque requirements, production volume, and quality objectives.
Cordless Shutoff Impulse Wrench
The Next Evolution of Cordless Production Fastening
A cordless shutoff impulse wrench combines the low reaction force of hydraulic impulse technology with the convenience of cordless operation and the protection of automatic torque cutoff.
Unlike conventional impact wrenches, which generate torque through repeated hammering, an impulse wrench uses a hydraulic pulse mechanism to deliver smooth, controlled tightening with significantly lower reaction force transmitted to the operator.
For manufacturers seeking to replace pneumatic pulse tools without sacrificing ergonomics or productivity, cordless shutoff impulse wrenches provide one of the closest cordless alternatives available today.
Built on a Proven Fastening Technology
Hydraulic impulse fastening has been trusted in automotive assembly for decades.
Manufacturers such as URYU, Yokota (including Rami Yokota in Europe), and AIMCO have established impulse technology as the preferred solution for many repetitive assembly applications where operator comfort and fastening productivity are equally important.
Rather than replacing this technology, cordless shutoff impulse wrenches extend the same fastening principles into a battery-powered platform, eliminating the need for compressed air while maintaining the low reaction characteristics that have made pneumatic pulse tools so successful.
Why Is This Technology Gaining Interest?
For many years, cordless shutoff impulse wrenches saw limited adoption because they were significantly larger, heavier, and more expensive than cordless shutoff impact wrenches.
As a result, many manufacturers selected cordless shutoff impact tools as their first step away from pneumatic systems.
More recently, however, manufacturers have begun to recognize some of the practical limitations of cordless shutoff impact technology.
Although shutoff impact tools offer improved torque control compared with conventional impact wrenches, they still generate noticeable reaction force during tightening. At higher production volumes, this can contribute to increased operator fatigue, particularly on repetitive assembly stations.
Manufacturers replacing pneumatic pulse tools have also found that cordless shutoff impact wrenches often cannot replicate the same combination of tightening speed and operator comfort that they were accustomed to.
These changing production requirements have renewed interest in cordless shutoff impulse technology, particularly within automotive assembly.
Lower Reaction Force, Better Operator Comfort
The primary advantage of a cordless shutoff impulse wrench is not higher torque accuracy.
Its greatest benefit is operator ergonomics.
Because torque is generated through a hydraulic impulse mechanism rather than repeated mechanical impacts, reaction force transmitted to the operator is significantly reduced.
This provides several practical advantages:
- Reduced operator fatigue
- Improved comfort during repetitive assembly
- Better tool control
- Lower physical strain
- Improved productivity over long production shifts
For applications involving hundreds or thousands of tightening cycles per day, improved ergonomics can be just as valuable as improvements in fastening performance.
Dupas PWN Series
The Dupas PWN Series brings hydraulic impulse fastening into a modern cordless platform.
It combines:
- Hydraulic impulse technology
- Automatic torque cutoff
- Brushless motor technology
- Cordless mobility
- Industrial-duty construction
- Consistent production performance
The automatic torque cutoff prevents unnecessary tightening after the target torque has been achieved, while the impulse mechanism minimizes reaction force throughout the fastening cycle.
The result is a fastening system designed specifically for continuous production environments where operator comfort and productivity are critical.
Typical Applications
Cordless shutoff impulse wrenches are particularly suited to:
- Automotive assembly
- Electric vehicle manufacturing
- Commercial vehicle production
- Appliance manufacturing
- Industrial equipment assembly
- Continuous production lines
- High-cycle fastening operations
They are especially valuable where operators perform repetitive tightening throughout an entire production shift.
Is a Cordless Shutoff Impulse Wrench Right for You?
A cordless shutoff impulse wrench is an excellent choice when your production requires:
- Low reaction force
- Improved operator ergonomics
- Fast production tightening
- Better torque control than a conventional impact wrench
- Cordless mobility
- Replacement of pneumatic pulse tools
- High-volume repetitive assembly
While these tools typically represent a higher investment than cordless shutoff impact wrenches, many manufacturers find that the improvements in operator comfort, productivity, and production consistency justify the additional cost in demanding assembly environments.
Why Choose NMS Cordless Shutoff Impulse Solutions?
NMS supplies industrial cordless fastening solutions that address the changing needs of modern manufacturing. As more factories transition away from pneumatic systems, selecting the right cordless technology becomes increasingly important.
Our engineering team can help evaluate whether a cordless shutoff impact wrench or a cordless shutoff impulse wrench is the better fit based on your production volume, torque requirements, operator ergonomics, and long-term manufacturing objectives.
| Feature | Cordless Shutoff Impact | Cordless Shutoff Impulse |
|---|---|---|
| Torque Generation | Mechanical Impact | Hydraulic Impulse |
| Vibration | High | Very Low |
| Tightening Speed | Fast | Fast |
| Operator Comfort | Good | Excellent |
| Continuous Production | Good | Excellent |
| Initial Investment | Lower | Higher |
| Best Suited for | General Assembly | High-Volume Repetitive Assembly |
Cordless Intelligent Wrench (Transducerised)
Intelligent Cordless Tightening with Traceability and Flexible Process Control
Cordless intelligent wrenches combine the mobility of battery-powered fastening with the advanced process control traditionally associated with transducerised assembly systems. By integrating a torque transducer, electronic motor control, and wireless communication, these tools provide real-time torque measurement, tightening verification, and digital traceability without requiring a permanently connected controller.
As manufacturers continue to digitalize their production lines, cordless intelligent wrenches are emerging as a practical solution for applications that require greater process control than conventional shutoff tools while maintaining the flexibility of cordless operation.
A New Generation of Cordless Fastening
For many years, manufacturers had two distinct choices. Conventional cordless shutoff tools offered portability and consistent tightening, while transducerised nutrunners provided the highest level of process control, traceability, and programmable tightening strategies.
Cordless intelligent wrenches are creating a new category between these two technologies. By integrating torque measurement directly into the tool, they provide tightening verification, programmable torque settings, and wireless communication while remaining completely cordless.
Although this technology is still evolving, it is attracting growing interest from manufacturers looking to improve quality without investing in a fully integrated tightening system.
Flexible Torque Settings
Unlike mechanical shutoff tools that require manual adjustment when torque values change, electronically controlled cordless intelligent wrenches can store multiple tightening programs.
On wireless models, the active tightening program can be selected automatically by an external trigger from a PLC, barcode scanner, operator guidance system, or MES.
This allows a single tool to perform multiple fastening operations with different torque settings throughout the production process, reducing the number of tools required at each workstation and minimizing the risk of incorrect torque selection.
Bridging Two Technologies
Cordless intelligent wrenches are not intended to replace high-end transducerised nutrunner systems from manufacturers such as Atlas Copco, Desoutter, Cleco, or ESTIC.
These systems continue to provide the highest level of tightening strategy control, multi-step tightening, torque-angle analysis, advanced process monitoring, and integration for demanding production environments.
Instead, cordless intelligent wrenches offer manufacturers an attractive intermediate solution. They deliver many of the advantages of transducerised fastening—including torque verification, traceability, and programmable process control—in a portable cordless format, making them particularly suitable for lower-torque assembly applications where the complexity of a full nutrunner system may not be justified.
An Emerging Technology
Cordless intelligent fastening is one of the fastest-evolving areas of industrial assembly.
Performance continues to improve as manufacturers develop more compact transducers, more powerful battery platforms, and increasingly sophisticated wireless communication systems.
While the technology is not yet as mature as established corded transducerised nutrunners, its capabilities continue to expand rapidly. As manufacturing places greater emphasis on digital quality control and flexible production, cordless intelligent wrenches are expected to play an increasingly important role in modern assembly operations.
Typical Applications
Cordless intelligent wrenches are particularly suited to:
- Automotive assembly
- Electric vehicle manufacturing
- Automotive components
- Electronics assembly
- Home appliances
- Industrial equipment
- Flexible production cells
- Mixed-model assembly lines
- Stations requiring multiple torque settings
Why Choose NMS Intelligent Cordless Fastening Solutions?
NMS follows the latest developments in intelligent fastening technology to help manufacturers adopt solutions that match their production requirements and future automation plans.
Whether you require a conventional cordless shutoff wrench, a cordless intelligent wrench, or a fully integrated transducerised nutrunner system, our engineering team can recommend the most suitable technology based on your quality requirements, production flexibility, and long-term manufacturing strategy.
Where Does a Cordless Intelligent Wrench Fit?
One of the challenges for manufacturers is choosing the right level of fastening technology. The diagram below summarizes how these systems are typically positioned.
| Technology | Typical Use | Process Control | Traceability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordless Impact Wrench | General Assembly & Maintenance | Low | No |
| Cordless Shutoff Wrench | Production Assembly | Medium | No |
| Cordless Intelligent Wrench | Flexible Production & Digital Quality | High | Yes |
| Cordless DC Tool | High-Volume Automated Production | Very High | Yes |
DUPAS NPA and NRA Series
Intelligent Cordless Tool Features
The Dupas cordless intelligent wrench platform combines precision torque measurement with practical features designed for everyday production use. Rather than functioning as a simple power tool, the system provides operators with real-time tightening feedback while giving production engineers greater flexibility in managing fastening processes.
Real-Time Torque & Angle Measurement
An integrated torque transducer continuously measures each tightening cycle, allowing the tool to display actual torque and angle values in real time rather than estimating the result from motor current or clutch settings.
This provides immediate confirmation of every fastening operation and forms the foundation for tightening verification and digital traceability.
Multiple Tightening Programs
Each tool can store up to eight programmable tightening strategies, allowing a single wrench to perform multiple fastening operations without manual torque adjustment.
This significantly reduces the number of tools required at a workstation and minimizes setup time when assembling products with different torque specifications.
Wireless Production Integration (iNPA & iNRA)
Wireless models such as the iNPA and iNRA extend the capability of the standard cordless intelligent wrench by communicating directly with production systems.
Different tightening programs can be selected automatically through external triggers from PLCs, barcode scanners, MES systems, or operator guidance software. Tightening results can then be transmitted wirelessly for production monitoring and traceability.
This allows manufacturers to perform multiple fastening operations using a single tool while maintaining automatic process control and reducing the possibility of incorrect torque selection.
Built for Continuous Production
Both the NPA and NRA Series are designed for demanding industrial environments and include features that improve productivity throughout the working day, including:
- Brushless motor for longer service life
- High-strength alloy steel gearing
- Non-contact trigger switch for reduced wear
- Integrated LED work light
- Battery capacity indicator
- USB port for diagnostics and data retrieval
- OK/NOK status indication
- Low battery warning
- Ergonomic handle design for improved operator comfort
These features help reduce maintenance requirements while improving usability during continuous production.
Available Configurations
NMS offers cordless intelligent wrenches in two configurations to accommodate different workstation layouts and fastening requirements.
Dupas NPA Series – Pistol Type
The NPA Series features a compact pistol-grip design that is ideal for general production assembly with unrestricted access to the fastening point.
Available in torque ranges from 3 to 16 Nm, the NPA Series is suitable for applications involving approximately M4 to M6 fasteners, making it an excellent choice for electronics, home appliances, automotive interiors, and light mechanical assembly.
Dupas NRA Series – Angle Type
The NRA Series provides the same intelligent tightening capability in a right-angle configuration for applications where access is restricted.
Models are available from 4 Nm up to 60 Nm, covering fastener sizes from approximately M4 to M12.
The angle head enables tightening in confined spaces commonly found in automotive body assembly, machinery, electrical enclosures, and other compact production environments.
Cordless Torque Multiplier
Portable High-Torque Bolting Without Hydraulic or Pneumatic Systems
Many industrial bolting applications require tightening torques far beyond the capability of conventional cordless impact wrenches. Traditionally, these jobs have relied on hydraulic torque wrenches, pneumatic torque multipliers, or manual gear multipliers, often requiring compressors, hydraulic pumps, hoses, or considerable physical effort.
The Dupas GWC Series offers a practical alternative by combining a high-ratio planetary gearbox with a battery-powered drive system, delivering controlled high torque in a completely cordless package.
Designed for general industrial bolting rather than precision production assembly, the GWC Series enables operators to perform high-torque fastening quickly, safely, and with minimal equipment.
Built for Industrial Bolting
Unlike cordless fastening tools designed for automotive production lines, the GWC Series is engineered specifically for heavy-duty bolting applications.
Its primary objective is to provide a portable solution for tightening and loosening large fasteners in the field, where mobility and convenience are often more important than the high precision required in assembly manufacturing.
With torque capacities ranging from 50 Nm to 2,500 Nm, the GWC Series covers a wide range of industrial bolting applications while eliminating the need for hydraulic pumps or compressed air.
Portable Alternative to Hydraulic Torque Tools
High-torque fastening has traditionally required bulky support equipment.
Hydraulic systems require pumps, hoses, couplings, and regular maintenance. Pneumatic systems require compressed air infrastructure and long air hoses.
A cordless torque multiplier simplifies the entire process by integrating the drive system into a compact battery-powered tool.
This allows operators to:
- Move easily between work locations
- Reduce setup time
- Eliminate hoses and hydraulic pumps
- Improve accessibility in confined or elevated work areas
- Perform field maintenance more efficiently
For many maintenance and installation tasks, portability can significantly improve productivity.
Current-Controlled High Torque
The Dupas GWC Series uses current-controlled motor technology to regulate tightening output rather than the torque transducer systems used in production assembly nutrunners.
This design is well suited to general industrial bolting, where the objective is controlled and repeatable tightening of large fasteners rather than precision torque-angle measurement or production traceability.
The tool also provides visual status indication, including:
- OK
- NOK
- Reverse
- Low battery warning
- Battery replacement indication
These features help operators monitor tool status during field operation.
Typical Applications
The GWC Series is designed for high-torque fastening in industrial environments such as:
- Mining equipment
- Construction machinery
- Steel structures
- Oil & gas facilities
- Power generation
- Wind energy
- Railway maintenance
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Plant maintenance
- Infrastructure projects
These applications often involve large bolts that require high tightening torque but do not require production-line traceability or torque-angle analysis.
Dupas GWC Series
The Dupas GWC Series combines a brushless battery-powered drive with a heavy-duty planetary gearbox to provide portable high-torque fastening.
Key features include:
- Torque range from 50 Nm to 2,500 Nm
- Current-controlled tightening
- Brushless motor
- Cordless operation
- Compact portable design
- Integrated display
- Multiple reaction bar options
- Battery-powered operation for field use
Depending on the model, the series supports fasteners from approximately M12 up to M42, making it suitable for a broad range of industrial bolting applications.
Is a Cordless Torque Multiplier Right for Your Application?
A cordless torque multiplier is an excellent choice when your application requires:
- High tightening torque
- Field portability
- Reduced setup time
- Elimination of hydraulic hoses
- General industrial bolting
- Maintenance and installation work
For applications requiring high-precision torque control, torque-angle monitoring, or complete tightening traceability, a transducerised bolting system may be the more appropriate solution.
Why Choose NMS Cordless Bolting Solutions?
NMS supplies cordless bolting solutions for maintenance teams, industrial contractors, and heavy industry requiring portable high-torque fastening.
Our engineering team can help determine whether a cordless torque multiplier, hydraulic torque wrench, or other bolting system best suits your torque requirements, working environment, and maintenance objectives.
