TorqGuardPro: AUREL’s own product reaching the USA

AUREL is not only about vehicle testing and development. The company also places strong emphasis on its own products, many of which find applications beyond the automotive industry.

One successful example is TorqGuardPro – a sensor designed for precise measurement of torque in industrial quarter-turn systems. With its easy installation, robust construction, and high accuracy, it provides a reliable solution for testing in both manufacturing and operational environments, supporting torque values of up to 250 kNm.

TopGuardPro: Real-time precision measurement

The specialised TorqGuardPro sensor is designed for direct measurement of torque, rotation angle, and rotational speed in quarter-turn ball, plug, or butterfly valves – in both directions. It combines high precision with a robust construction, ensuring reliable operation even in demanding applications. A key advantage is its easy installation between the valve and actuator via flange connections compliant with ISO 5211.

Thanks to this, TorqGuardPro is perfectly suited for standard production testing or final quality assurance with high measurement accuracy. It can also be applied in pipeline system diagnostics under challenging operating conditions.

Practical benefits for value manufacturers and pipeline operators

For valve manufacturers, TorqGuardPro provides:

• Essential data for product certification – output protocols according to required industry or customer specifications.
• Opportunities to optimise design and functionality of new valves, leading to higher product quality and extended service life.
• Accurate real-time operational data on torque and rotational speed for proper actuator dimensioning – resulting in energy savings.

For pipeline system operators, the benefits include:

• Key operational parameters for audit documentation and compliance with safety regulations – including scope and frequency of inspections.
• Early detection of operational deviations, helping to prevent costly shutdowns or accidents.
• Measurement of actual system responses under operating conditions – enabling optimisation of transmission parameters.

Cutting-edge industrial technology developer directly at AUREL

TorqGuardPro was created by AUREL’s team of experts in experimental strain gauge technology. While it was originally developed for an automotive application, its potential quickly proved valuable in the energy sector as well.

“We enjoy finding smart solutions for specific customer needs. We are open to challenges and unafraid to step into new industries. TorqGuardPro, much like ForeScan3D, is a great example of our focus on creativity, problem-solving, and pushing boundaries – I like to call it the AUREL Innovations Factory,”
says Robert Stoff-Riegel, Business Development Manager at AUREL’s Wolfsburg branch.

Strong interest in TopGuardPro in the U.S.

Robert Stoff-Riegel and Miroslav Pažout, Head of Testing at our Chrastava branch, presented this innovation at the prestigious Valve World Americas Expo 2024 in Houston.

The product attracted strong interest overseas, particularly from North and South America, where industry is highly developed. “Traveling all the way to America was definitely worth it. We built new connections, kicked off discussions about pilot projects, and reached out to companies we would never have met in Europe. We showed that AUREL is an innovative partner not only for non-European markets, but also for global industry,” says Stoff-Riegel. 

You can read more about international presentations in an interview with Robert Stoff-Riegel.

AUREL isn’t afraid to go beyond traditional automotive

TorqGuardPro demonstrates that AUREL can apply its expertise well beyond the automotive world. While the Czech company holds a strong position in the automotive sector, it is increasingly expanding into other industries – including engineering, rail transport, aerospace, and forensics. This is exactly the direction AUREL aims to pursue.

Are you interested in TorqGuardPro or looking for a custom measurement solution?
Get in touch with us – we’ll be happy to discuss how our technologies and know-how can be applied in your field.