Double Insulated Electrical Hand Tools

These are called double insulated tools.

Double insulated electrical hand tools.

Klein tools offers high quality insulated hand tools manufactured in the united states. Modern electric tool manufacturers have given us another option which can be plugged into a standard two prong outlet. Wiha insulated hand tool sets are a favorite among electricians and we are proud to have earned a spot on their tool belts. Cementex is a leader in double insulated tools rated for exposure up to 1000 v ac and tested at 10 000 v ac electrical safety products and arc flash clothing.

Wiha insulated hand tools help with arc flash protection programs by meeting osha nfpa and ieee regulations. Insulation rubber is one such insulator and wearing shoes with rubber soles was a standard practice for workers using the older electric tools and is still a wise choice. Protect your firm s most valuable assets your employees and equipment and mitigate your risk today with our complete line of electrical safety equipment. Hand held tools manufactured with non metallic cases are called double insulated.

If approved they do not require grounding under the national electrical code. If the yellow under layer is showing the tool may no longer be insulated properly and should be considered for replacement and removed from service. Although this design method reduces the risk of grounding deficiencies a shock hazard can still exist. Two color insulation makes inspection easier which adds to the overall safety.

Oel double insulated tools tool kits every insulated hand tool is rated for exposure up to 1000vac and dielectrically tested at 10 000vac.