Industrial Hand Tools

Screwdrivers specifically designed for work in the electrical engineering field should have slim blades to access tight working spaces, insulation in both the handle and incorporated in the blade shaft to prevent electric shock and a magnetized tip to prevent dropped screws.

Cutting tools have been designed with extremely strong and hardened materials for cutting different types of cable and wire. This is necessary for burr-free cutting without crushing. Lever cutting tools have also been created to cut and stamp holes into standard DIN rails for customized applications.

Crimping tools are used to join materials by pressing them together and creating a crimp. One of the most common uses is attaching connectors to the end of wire heads to form an electrical union. Some crimpers are multi-purpose, including cutters, wire strippers and bending capabilities.

Pliers come in various types including needle nose, reaming, tongue-and-groove and diagonal cutting. Not only can they be used to bend, twist, straighten, cut and grip wires, they can also help pull cable through conduits and cut small bolts and screws.

Stripping tools are designed to strip the insulating coating on wires to expose the copper wires underneath. Some stripping tools feature an adjustable limit stop to ensure accurate stripping lengths and have precise gauging to make sure that the braided shield and inner wires are not damaged.