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Having a comprehensive, proactive safety and health management system, especially in industries with a high risk of explosion or fire, is one of the most important factors in reducing workplace hazards and injuries caused primarily by unsafe acts or conditions. Choosing the right non-sparking tools will minimize the risk of explosions in these potentially explosive areas or "ATmosphere EXplosible" ATEX areas.
Tuokai safety tools have the expertise to manufacture the high-quality non-sparking tool, and non-magnetic tools on the market, offering the widest range of safety hand tools that are unique in their unmatched strength and durability. Our catalog includes non-sparking wrenches, ratchets and sockets, hammers and axes, screwdrivers, pliers, and much more.
Non-sparking tools are what we call safety tools for minimizing the risk of explosions in silos when working in ATEX areas such as refineries, offshore oil rigs, chemical industries, paint warehouses, spray booths, and coal mines, and grain.
Non Sparking Hinged Handle
After defining the area and environment in which we will use explosion-proof tools, one of the most important features to consider when selecting the right tool is the right material, depending on the type of tool and its use. Many materials can be non-sparking, but what the tools are looking for is fairly good resistance that allows them to be used in good conditions.
It is important to select and use the right tool for a given task so that the worker can complete it in less time and move on to a new task. Choosing the right non-sparking tools not only helps prevent accidents, but also prevents high costs to the company, such as damaged infrastructure, materials that need to be repaired, and even costs caused by accidents.
The most common materials used to manufacture these explosion-proof tools are usually alloys of non-ferrous materials. Tuokai safety tools give preference to two materials for stronger and more durable tools: aluminum bronze and beryllium copper.
T Type Wrench
Beryllium copper has a high hardness, from 280 to 350 Brinell, and it is specifically used for tools with cutting surfaces, such as saw blades and cutting pliers, or small surfaces that require hardness, such as screwdriver bits.
Aluminum bronze has a higher energy absorption capacity and higher impact resistance due to its flexibility. This material is the right choice for tools that are more prone to wear, such as striking wrenches or hammers.
It is important to remember that non-sparking tools are not as strong as steel tools. For this reason, they wear out more quickly, depending on the working environment and the precautions taken to maintain them. Thorough maintenance of your tools is highly recommended to prolong their life. Consider the following recommendations.
- Choose the right size for the right task to prevent tools from falling off.
- Avoid contact with corrosive products, such as iron or other contaminants that may affect the non-sparking characteristics.
- Clean non-sparking tools after use to avoid deterioration.
- Never use non-sparking tools in an environment where acetylene is present, as it can cause explosive acetylene compounds.
-Non-sparking tools that may be worn, such as hammers or impact wrenches, should be inspected frequently.
