One of the first vehicles I ever owned was a Mitsubishi Mighty Max, and one of the few problems with it was a faulty starter. Normally, a starter is one of the easiest auto repairs there is. You simply detach the electrical connections, dismount two bolts, and pull the whole starter out. However, the starter…
Whether it’s to improve production speed, to standardize torque application, or to create a safer workplace, many assembly operations are choosing to manufacture products using pneumatic screwdrivers. Capable of providing more than 150 lbf.in of precision torque, pneumatic screwdrivers can easily handle almost any screw. They are capable of more torque than most electric screwdrivers.…
Since the day we figured out the wheel, humans have separated ourselves by working smarter, not harder. After all, our bodies can only take so much. There’s no way we could transport, lift, and stack the granite and limestone of the pyramids without barges, ramps, and pulleys. Modern electric screwdrivers allow workers to manufacture the…
Can you open a can with a hammer? Sure. But it would probably be easier with a can opener. Special jobs take special tools; using the right tool for your job saves effort and increases productivity. In the business world, specifically in manufacturing or equipment service and repair, saving effort and increasing productivity means lowering…
Imagine your job is lifting a five pound weight. Pretty easy, right? Most healthy adults don’t have an issue picking up something that light or even holding it about their heads for a few minutes. Pick it up, put it down, go home, get your paycheck. Unfortunately, your boss knows how easy it is for…
Whether you’re in manufacturing or maintenance, it’s essential to use the right tools in order to get the job done right. After all, the tools you invest in will determine the type of work your business is capable of handling. Understanding the differences between similar tools and choosing correctly between them is, therefore, an important…
If you’ve done a day of work, you know that even a light tool can get real heavy after a couple hours on the line. Which is no big deal, usually; it’s just part of the job. A week or a month will go by, you’ll get stronger, and using your tool won’t feel like…
I used to work at a manufacturing plant, and of all the different tasks I performed each day at that job, one of the most common was fastening screws into small electronic components. If I had to do these applications manually, I don’t think I would have lasted one whole shift. Fatigue would have set…
The other day, Freddie, an electrician I know, asked me if I ever used a torque screwdriver and if I thought it was necessary? He was about to start work on a multi-unit renovation job and would be working around and behind a lot of appliances. Freddie’s question is an important and common query, often…