Posted by Sunshine Mechanic on 6/15/2022 to Hand Tools Most automotive hand tools are made from some type of metal – usually steel or stainless steel. Over the years, they could start rusting, especially in areas that have not been treated with chrome or another finish. You can make hand tools last longer by maintaining…
Posted by MetalWorking101 on 7/19/2022 to Metalwork Many industries use taps, though the most common industry is machinists. You can also find taps in the automotive and electrical industry. While the latter may not have machinists, the technicians are taught to use taps to bore holes or straighten threads. Whether you are new to using…
end mill bit End mills are milling cutters that might be referred to as slot drills or cutters. They are usually used in industrial milling applications. End mills remove material, and you can create multi-dimensional shapes and profiles with them. End mills, unlike regular drill bits, can cut in all directions. Machinists use them for…
Posted by Abolox PPE Specialist on 9/16/2022 to Metalwork When looking for leather work gloves, you’ll notice that you have a variety to choose from. So, which one is the right one? While there is going to always be the best glove for a specific job, it’s not so easy to pick the right one…
Posted by Abolox Tool Expert on 9/16/2022 to Hand Tools A good technician will have all of the sockets he or she needs in the shop. Depending on your industry, that might be a set of 6-point sockets in metric or several sets of various points in SAE and metric, along with some of the…
Posted by Work Safety Advisor on 10/17/2022 to Personal Protective Equipment Why FR Clothing? Flame-resistant clothing is regulated by the national consensus standard NFPA 70E. The standard creates safety guidelines for those several industries, including electricians and welders. The availability of flame-resistant clothing is more common, thanks to the NFPA 70E standard. Employers, including self-employed…
Posted by Work Safety Advisor on 10/17/2022 to Personal Protective Equipment High-Visibility Clothing and Hi Visibility Uniforms Many industries use high-visibility clothing to help protect employees from traveling vehicles, moving machinery, low-light situations, working at night, and working in inclement weather. When vehicles pass construction workers, it might be difficult to see the workers. Someone…
Posted by Southern Landscaper on 11/15/2022 to Personal Protective Equipment Is PPE Essential for Landscapers? Personal protective equipment (PPE) ensures that workers stay safe when working in hazardous conditions. The landscaping profession has many activities that require personal protective equipment, including mowing, weed eating, using gas or electric-powered blowers, large equipment and chainsaws. In addition…
ppe for electricians Posted by Southern Electrician on 11/17/2022 toPersonal Protective Equipment Do Electricians Need PPE? Electricians definitely need personal protective equipment (PPE), whether maintaining the electrical grid or repairing electricity in a home or business. Even with the safety features on the electric grid, it is still dangerous to work with electricity. Abolox carries…
Posted by Work Safety Advisor on 12/19/2022 to Work Safety News What is a Cut-Resistant Glove? Hand cuts, punctures and slices can be serious – and prevent you from using your hand for weeks or months at a time. In some cases, if you cut nerves or a muscle, you might need surgery or might…