27 November, 2019
Correctly applied torque is vital to maintaining the safety of a vehicle and its passengers. Torque limited tools are essential to helping tighten wheel nuts to the correct torque.
28 October, 2019
Accessories
Tools
Safety
Best practices and tips to help preventing tool drops at your workplace.
26 August, 2019
Tools
Impact Wrenches
Air line
Accessories
Have you found that your pneumatic tool is underpowered or not running as expected? Well, it could all come down to your air line accessories and/or connection, rather than the tool itself. It’s worth quickly checking your air line installation – a s...
22 July, 2019
Tools
Material removal
With the right tool, drill bit and speed, virtually any material can be drilled. Whether you’re drilling through composite material or hardened steel for an oil and gas or metal-working application, the drill’s speed has the most impact on the qualit...
25 June, 2019
Grinders
Tools
Nutrunners
Impact Wrenches
Torque Wrenches
We often get asked this age-old question: “Should I choose pneumatic or electric power tools?” Many users believe that one tool technology is best for everyone and every application. But that’s just not true.
27 May, 2019
Material removal
Grinders
Safety
Making your workplace as safe as possible to minimize the risk of accidents is one of your highest priorities. Here are some best practices you can take to improve safety when using pneumatic tools, while also decreasing your company’s total cost of ...
23 April, 2019
Accessories
Air line
Follow our 3 simple steps to make sure your air line installation is providing the right pressure and that your accessories selection is correct.
25 February, 2019
Impact Wrenches
Tools
Three tips to ensure your team is providing the right level of torque and follows manufacturer’s specifications.
21 January, 2019
Accessories
There are many types of sockets on the market, but all can be split into two categories: impact sockets and regular sockets.
18 December, 2018
Safety
Tools
Here we explore how explosive atmospheres can occur and why it’s important to consider ATEX and NEC certifications when buying new equipment.
15 October, 2018
Impact Wrenches
Tools
Pneumatic impact wrenches were originally meant for loosening stubborn nuts and bolts. However, nowadays mechanics use impact wrenches for tightening bolts too, for example on wheels, so they can do their jobs faster, with more efficiency, and increa...
17 September, 2018
Grinders
Autobalancer
HAVS
Safety
Vibration
Power tools are a key to productivity in the oil & gas or the metal working industry. Maintenance and production tasks must be carried out efficiently, however intensive use of vibrating power tools, such as grinders, can expose operators to Hand Arm...
23 July, 2018
Air line
Accessories
Providing a safe working environment for operators is essential, especially when using pneumatic tools and compressed air. If there is a failure in the air network and the hose is not adequately clamped, the resulting whiplash could be devastating. F...
25 June, 2018
Torque Wrenches
There is no industry standard to measuring and reporting on torque values, and torque is presented differently by tool manufacturers. The various methods of measuring torque have ultimately led to much confusion amongst tool users as to which values ...
28 May, 2018
HAVS
Vibration
Maintenance managers and health and safety executives that learn to protect their workers from Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) will increase the company productivity, profits and reputation.
23 April, 2018
Tools
Tools Maintenance
Pneumatic tools are built for the most intensive usage and are vital players in industrial environments, but their maintenance needs can be easily overlooked. However, the appropriate care of pneumatics tools is key to ensure productivity, meet clien...
30 January, 2018
Tools
Getting the job done quickly is for sure the main concern for all tire changing specialists, even more while being on the road. One of the most important things to consider is which tool to use to do the job.
14 December, 2017
Accessories
Air line
FRL units ensure the air quality for your tools, optimizing tools performance and lifespan. Discover 4 things to consider when buying a Filter Regulator Lubricator.
7 November, 2017
Tools
On top of the load applied by the operator on the tool (the feed force), one of the key factors impacting greatly the time taken to complete the grinding job, is the tool’s capacity to run the chosen abrasive at the right speed.
26 October, 2017
Tools
Thinking of pneumatic grinders, most of the professionals in industries such as metal working, fabrication, foundries & casting plants or even shipbuilding, would only consider the type of abrasive wheels when choosing their tool, which is not en...
31 August, 2017
Nutrunners
Two options exist today for pneumatic torque wrenches: stall torque tool or shut-off tool, what's the difference?
21 August, 2017
Nutrunners
An impact wrench is a socket wrench power tool designed to deliver a high-torque output with minimal exertion by the user. It stores energy in a rotating mass, accelerated by the motor, to then deliver it suddenly to the output shaft (the anvil), cre...
20 March, 2017
Workshop Equipment
A torque wrench is a tool used to control and apply a specific torque to a fastener such as a bolt or a nut. It is a fundamental element in general mechanics, tire changing operations and industrial maintenance & repair industries, to ensure customer...
17 March, 2017
Workshop Equipment
Manufacturers specify the right tightening value for every fastener on a vehicle. This is for a reason: SAFETY, not only for the driver but also for the passengers, and anyone that will come across the vehicle.
1 March, 2017
HAVS
Vibration
Does your team use handheld power tools, such as industrial impact wrenches or grinders? Check out our 7 tips to reduce their exposure to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
9 February, 2017
Accessories
The air pressure alone is not enough for your tool’s performance: don’t underestimate the accessories!
9 February, 2017
Air line
"A clean air installation guarantees productivity and return on investment."
Damien Feller, Technical Support Expert
24 January, 2016
Workshop Equipment
Whether you need to lift a classic car or a 60-ton truck or even a bus, to work both quickly and safely, you need to have the right equipment. Here is the 6-step guide to make the right choice.