The torque sensor comprises an external flange and an inner flange, which are inter-connected via 4 torque axle brackets. The outer and inner flange have 6 or 4 M8 screw threads respectively to apply torque.

The sensor is designed to measure the reaction torque. For this purpose, the engine is constrained exclusively by the sensor. The structure with internal holes is selected to ensure that engine or test bench shafts have sufficient space.

The torque sensor TS170 is used in torque testers for quality