Portable power tools in Factory
Portable power tools in Factory
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Please could you let me know wheather or not it is illegal to use 240V portable power tools on the shop floor of a factory.
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RE: Portable power tools in Factory
That is not an engineering question, that is a policy or safety code question. The only people that can answer that question will be those in charge of YOUR plant's policies and safety codes.
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RE: Portable power tools in Factory
I know of no law in the US that prohibits using 220 V power tools. In practice, 220 V outlets tend to be dedicated. Almost all convenience outlets are 120 V.
RE: Portable power tools in Factory
and the HSE website for UK work. You should always specify your locality for local questions on an international forum.
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RE: Portable power tools in Factory
The Electricity at Work Act, 1989.
Where you are automatically assumed to be guilty and must prove your innocence...
RE: Portable power tools in Factory
Air tools from China are getting really cheap here in the
U.S. They tend to last quite a while, are sturdy and
reasonably well built. They do not have the electrical
safety issues, needless to say.
Many folks have used air tools for years in manufacturing.
They have the added advantage of not wandering away from
the factory floor as often!
Cheers,
Rich S.
RE: Portable power tools in Factory
Keith Cress
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RE: Portable power tools in Factory
I am not a fan of air tools for drilling and some grinding operations. An electric moter will rise to the occasion due to its torque curve where a air driven tool will fall flat on it's face. At my company we use a few air driven drill motors and I see them failing to complete the hole (task). I will give you this, it is a ill designed and maintained system. But a Millwalkie Power drill will punch the hole everytime (IMHO).
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pennpoint