{"id":1251,"date":"2017-11-21T00:25:46","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T00:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radtorque.com\/?p=1251"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:31:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:31:36","slug":"rad-torques-tools-tackle-tough-jobs-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radtorque.com\/us\/rad-torques-tools-tackle-tough-jobs-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"RAD Torque Wrenches Used on Gold Rush"},"content":{"rendered":"

RAD Torque Wrenches Used on Gold Rush<\/h1>\n

RAD Torque Wrenches power mining crews Gold Rush<\/em><\/a> operations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Industries around the world rely on RAD Torque Systems\u2019 tools, but mining crews on Discovery Channel\u2019s Gold Rush<\/span><\/span> are putting them to the test on heavy-duty equipment in remote areas of the Yukon.<\/p>\n

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Mitch matches tool to task.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mining Applications: Matching the Tool to the Task<\/h2>\n

RAD Torque Systems designs its pneumatic and wheel nut bolting tools<\/a> specifically for mining applications\u2014particularly for tightening wheel nuts on haul trucks and accessing hard-to-reach areas.<\/p>\n

On episode five<\/a> of Gold Rush<\/em>, mechanic Mitch Blaschke<\/span><\/span> demonstrates how critical it is to match the right tool to the job in high-pressure environments.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to see our wrenches in action on a show that demonstrates how the right tools can help solve big problems and keep mining operations running smoothly,\u201d said Irene Tod<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Gold Rush: Real-World Mining Challenges<\/h2>\n

Gold Rush<\/em> highlights the realities of modern mining\u2014intense conditions, constant equipment stress, and frequent breakdowns that require immediate solutions.<\/p>\n

Mining operations depend on efficiency. A single equipment failure can cost thousands of dollars per hour, making reliable, high-performance tools essential for maintenance crews.<\/p>\n

However, remote mining locations\u2014like those near Dawson City<\/span><\/span>\u2014limit what equipment can be transported on-site. Crews must rely on tools that are portable, powerful, and dependable.<\/p>\n

\u201cOut here we don\u2019t have everything we need all the time,\u201d said Blaschke while repairing equipment at Scribner Creek.<\/p>\n

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Built for Remote Mining<\/a> Environments<\/h2>\n

RAD Torque Systems engineers its tools with remote job sites in mind\u2014prioritizing speed, safety, and portability.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur planetary gear driven wrenches are faster than conventional hydraulic wrenches and more practical for remote job sites because the motor is built right into the handle, eliminating the need for a hydraulic pump,\u201d Tod explained.<\/p>\n

This design advantage allows mining crews to:<\/p>\n