A device containing fragments of a failed high torque device such as
hydraulic torque device, geared air driven torque machine or impact
wrench. The device is a sleeve formed of a woven or web-like material
that is positioned around at least a driving or socket end of the high
torque device. The sleeve absorbs the impact of fragments upon failure of
the high torque device, preventing the fragments from becoming airborne.
The sleeve may be assembled with the high torque device during
construction of the high torque device, or may be added to the high
torque device at a later time. The sleeve may be retro-fit onto the high
torque device. The sleeve may be pre-molded, shrink-fit, hot-dipped,
slid, rolled or woven onto the high torque device.