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It’s amazing how much work is done with just hand tools; It really pays to make the right selection when it comes to these industrial products to get the job done safely and get it right the first time. Since hand tools like pliers and cutters are in every toolbox, finding the right set to buy makes any worker’s life that much easier. Trying to use the wrong tool for a job will eventually lead to frustration, a broken part or tool, or even unsafe working conditions, and the possibility of personal injury.
Safety First – Using Pliers and Cutters for Electrical Work
Pliers are commonly used in all kinds of electrical work. Electricians and other workers will strip, splice, and cut wires in addition to bending and twisting power lines. Whenever electricity is mixed with metal hand tools, safety precautions should be taken. This includes situations like working with wiring, laying power lines, working on electrified equipment, or any other instance where electricity is part of the equation. Electrocution, arcing, and sparking hazards require the use of proper hand tools and industrial products designed for safe use on electrical equipment.
Hand tools, such as pliers and cutters, are rated for a particular voltage or current. Insulating Safety Grips are designed to absorb this electrical energy without transferring it to the worker. Always make sure you have different safety grips available for electrical work; Never use hand tools when the safety grips show signs of wear.
Finally, personal protective equipment is also required. Wear insulating gloves, fire resistant clothing, and correct lockout / tagout procedures to de-energize lines and equipment.
The Right Blade Type for Cutting Applications
The correct type of blade in a cutting tool makes the difference between a frustrated worker with a broken tool and a quick cut. Each type of blade is designed for different applications, so keep your toolbox well stocked.
Carbon steel is the basic metal in most industrial products. It’s cheap, sturdy, and does most of the work. However, carbon steel will rust if not properly maintained, will not cut very hard metals, and will not have the longest life.
For heavy duty and specialty applications, alloy steels enhance carbon steel with additives in the metal. Alloy blades are more durable, corrosion resistant, and can cut thicker and harder metals. Common alloy additives include manganese, cobalt, nickel, and chromium. Each alloy provides different properties to the blade, such as chromium which increases corrosion and rust resistance for use in wet and corrosive work environments.
Stainless steel is a good choice for hand tools that will be heavy duty. Stainless steel is a premium metal for a wide range of industrial products. Stainless steel combines strength, corrosion resistance, durability, and long life for an ideal tool. Since stainless steel comes at a significant price, it is important to take care of these hand tools to get the most out of them to offset the higher cost.
For the toughest cutting tasks, tungsten alloy edges allow cutters to tackle the thickest and hardest metals. Tungsten is an extremely dense and hard metal for the toughest cutting tasks. When other metals and alloys won’t cut it, tungsten alloy blades and edges will do the job.
Other special tools and industrial products
The workers have a lot of experience with common hand tools such as needle nose pliers, wire cutters, crimpers, scissors, and wire strippers. However, there is a wide range of specialized industrial products designed to tackle certain jobs and make them easier and safer. A well-stocked toolbox will include specialty hand tools to deal with tough applications.
For example, sub-miniature tip cutters are ideal for high-precision work. In fact, these cutters are often used under a microscope or with high-magnification lenses. Subminiature tip cutters are often used on circuit boards and other complicated electronic components. They get the job done with a fine point and fine cutting edges, in addition to their ability to remove individual wires from fine pitch components.
Other specialty hand tools include split ring pliers for working on chains and links, hole punching pliers, parallel action pliers and wire twisting pliers to create a tight turn in no time. It is worth matching specialized industrial products to the particular task of the job. Overall, a well-stocked toolbox will be able to handle any task.