Do you know which socket to use on your impact wrench?
January 21, 2019
There are many types of sockets on the market, but all can be split into two categories: impact sockets and regular sockets.
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ATEX, NEC, DSEAR… What are they and how can they help you?
December 18, 2018
Here we explore how explosive atmospheres can occur and why it’s important to consider ATEX and NEC certifications when buying new equipment.
Quality torque on roadside assistance
November 20, 2018
Workshop Equipment Tools Nutrunners Impact Wrenches Safety Torque Wrenches
Working on roadside assistance jobs can be challenging to provide the same high-quality results as you do the job in the workshop. Here are some tips to do your job quickly and efficiently, while ensuring safety and productivity.
Chicago Pneumatic introduces new powerful industrial vertical grinders
November 16, 2018
Chicago Pneumatic is introducing its new range of industrial vertical grinders, the CP3330 and CP3340 series, to foundry workers, metal fabricators and MROs worldwide. These industrial tools set a new high standard in terms of productivity and operat...
Chicago Pneumatic unveils an unrivaled ¾” impact wrench: the new CP7769
October 30, 2018
Chicago Pneumatic launches its next generation ¾” impact wrench for use in MRO, general mechanic and medium and heavy vehicle repair applications. The new CP7769 version is more compact, ergonomic and seven per cent lighter than its predecessor helpi...
Getting the best torque control from your wrench
October 15, 2018
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...
Chicago Pneumatic is enlarging their jump starters range to start up 24V vehicles
September 17, 2018
Chicago Pneumatic is adding a new ultracapacitor batteryless jump starter to their range, CP90600, to be able to start light and heavy vehicles up to 24V. Those are great “must have” products for your workshop or for roadside assistance.
Chicago Pneumatic launches a new high lifting capacity air hydraulic jack
September 17, 2018
To complete its air hydraulic jack range, Chicago Pneumatic launches one new high lifting capacity air hydraulic jack, the CP85031, for tire changing & general mechanic applications.
Limiting vibrations – it’s all in the balance
September 17, 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...
Tools calibration: why is it important?
August 20, 2018
Nutrunners Impact Wrenches Tools Maintenance Calibration
Calibration process is a vital step in ensuring tools are working as they should be, giving correct readings, providing a safe working environment for end-users, and ensuring that companies are upholding their legal obligations. However, calibration ...