Inch Pound Torque Wrench 1/4-Inch Dr. | 72-Tooth Gear Dual-Direction Click Type | Micro-Adjustment 10~150 in-lb (1.1~16.9 Nm) | Zippered Protective Case (LX-180)
LX-180 is an 8.7-inch, 1/4-inch drive torque wrench for low settings from 10 to 150 in-lb (1.1-16.9 Nm). It measures in both directions, uses 1 in-lb adjustments and includes a zippered case for small-fastener work where the torque and access fit.
LX-180 starts at 10 in-lb and measures in both directions on a 1/4-inch drive. Its 8.7-inch length suits space checks for small-fastener work.
Choose the inch-pound or Nm micrometer row, adjust in 1 in-lb steps and raise the sliding collar to lock. Pull slowly because low-setting clicks can be subtle.
LX-180 includes the wrench, zippered protective case, operator manual and calibration certificate. Choose a suitable 1/4-inch drive attachment separately.
Match the required torque, measurement direction, square drive and working space to the equipment specification.
| Job or attachment | Works | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Small mechanical and equipment-mounting fasteners | Yes, when specification fits | Clockwise and counterclockwise tightening within 10-150 in-lb; follow the equipment maker's torque value. |
| 1/4-inch drive sockets | Yes | Match the socket opening to the fastener and allow space for the wrench. |
| 3/8-inch drive sockets | No direct fit | Match the square drive rather than the socket opening size. |
| Fasteners below 10 in-lb | No | Use a lower-range torque tool. |
| Fasteners above 150 in-lb | No | Use a higher-range torque tool. |
| Left-hand threaded fasteners | Yes, within range | Counterclockwise accuracy claim is +/-6%. |
| Stuck fasteners and added leverage | No | Do not use as a breaker bar or add leverage devices. |
LX-180 begins at 10 in-lb and reaches 150 in-lb (1.1-16.9 Nm). Its 1/4-inch drive suits matched small attachments when the equipment specification falls in that interval; it is not a foot-pound automotive wheel wrench.
Match the electrical component's torque value, attachment and available space first. LX-180 is a 1/4-inch square-drive wrench, not a screwdriver. Confirm electrical insulation and terminal requirements before selecting it for electrical work.
Use LX-180 only when the mounting-hardware maker specifies torque between 10 and 150 in-lb. Fit the proper attachment and verify the tightening direction for that hardware.
LX-180 has a small 1/4-inch square drive with a quick-release button. A 3/8-inch drive recess does not fit it directly. Select by drive size as well as the opening that grips your fastener.
LX-180 does not measure below 10 in-lb (1.1 Nm). Choose a lower-range torque tool if the fastener needs less; a low scale position does not establish usable accuracy there.
Yes. LX-180 measures torque in both directions, with +/-4% clockwise and +/-6% counterclockwise accuracy claims.
LX-180 uses 1 in-lb micrometer divisions, equivalent to the 0.113 Nm step. The handle has separate inch-pound and Nm rows; use the row that matches the unit you are setting.
No. The LX-180 upper marking is 150 inch-pounds. Foot-pounds are a different torque unit, and a 150 ft-lb specification is far outside this small wrench's rated range.
LX-180 is 8.7 inches (22 cm) long. Check that length together with the socket and approach angle to confirm access to your fastener.
LX-180 has a 72-tooth ratchet, a left/right selector and a quick-release button. These head features do not increase the 10-150 in-lb measuring range.
LX-180 resets after handle pressure is released. At its first click or impulse, stop pulling yourself. Continued force can damage the internal mechanism, even after the selected value has been signaled.
LX-180 has an alloy-steel ratchet. Match its 1/4-inch drive and 10-150 in-lb range to the attachment and fastener you need to tighten.
Both are 1/4-inch drive dual-direction tools. LX-180 covers 10-150 in-lb (1.1-16.9 Nm) with 1 in-lb steps; LX-190 covers 2-26 Nm (17.7-230.1 in-lb) with 0.2 Nm steps. Choose the lower inch-pound minimum or the higher Nm ceiling your job needs.
Yes. Lexivon can help obtain a copy of the certificate for your LX-180. Contact them with the instrument details; a replacement copy may take time and does not change the original calibration date.
The LX-180 certificate records the calibration date at assembly, without an expiration date. With low-setting storage in an appropriate environment, expected accuracy is 5,000 clicks, about two years from first use. Follow any stricter workplace calibration requirements.
Lexivon advises against owner repairs because they cannot guarantee the wrench remains calibrated afterward. Stop using a failed collar and contact Lexivon for assessment rather than attempting to repair the lock yourself.
LX-180 includes the wrench, zippered protective case, operator manual and calibration certificate. Choose a suitable 1/4-inch drive attachment separately. The case is zippered; do not assume it is the same hard case supplied with LX-181.
12 months standard; 24 months when you register online within 90 days of purchase. Commercial use remains 12 months without extension; industrial use is excluded, and only defects qualify.
Pull the sliding collar down, align the body's 100 in-lb mark and micrometer zero, then rotate to 5 on the top inch-pound row. Raise the collar to lock the 105 in-lb setting.
Stop the LX-180 operation. The collar must hold the rotating handle at the chosen value; an engaged-looking collar with continued handle movement does not establish a usable setting. Contact Lexivon rather than holding a drifting scale by guess.
Do not trust a skipping LX-180 head for torque measurement. Stop and seek assessment instead of increasing force until it catches.
Return it to 10 in-lb on the main scale with zero on the micrometer. Do not turn below this marked minimum, even if your intention is to relieve more spring tension. Keep it in the supplied protective case.
Perform several low-setting operations after long storage to redistribute lubricant. Practise slowly on a non-critical fastener. If LX-180 still gives unreliable feedback, stop and contact support; storage alone does not prove the cause.
Lexivon does not provide recalibration services. Use a calibration laboratory that you or your employer trust, with the documentation your work requires. Recalibration is excluded from the defect warranty.
