Non Sparking Tools Standard
As the name suggests, non-sparking tools do not produce the sparks (or cold sparks) recommended for use in flammable environments, which helps to protect plants, equipment, and, most importantly, human life. This is why they are called safety tools. What is a non-sparking tool? Non-sparking in hand tools is defined as a metal/tool that does not produce sparks (or cold sparks) when the tool strikes or impacts another metal or concrete. They are usually copper-based alloys and are used to make tools that do not produce sparks and are therefore often referred to as non-sparking. 259 Non-Sparking Slotted Offset Screwdriver Firstly, non-sparking tools are therefore ideally suited to work involving flammable materials. Regular steel tools should not be used when working in facilities/areas containing flammable solids, liquids, or gases. If a steel tool slips/strikes the equipment, a hot spark will be generated - this could lead to a fire. For this reason, hand tools usually made fr