New 16″ Knipex Pliers Wrench XL. One of our favorite tools, super sized!

 

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The Patented pliers wrench from Knipex is one of our favorite tools for its unique design and versatility.  The new Pliers Wrench XL gives you the ability to tighten fasteners up to 3 and 3/8″ in size and its 16″(400mm) overall length give you additional torque for holding and bending a variety of materials.

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Frank Sofia Wins a $50 gift certificate to KC Tool in our review drawing.

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Each month we give a $50 KC Tool gift certificate to one of our customers who left a product review in that month. The gift certificate is applied to the customer’s account so they can use it next time they make a purchase from KC Tool.

Strings? What strings? There are no strings attached. This is just a good old fashioned giveaway to thank those of you who leave reviews about the tools you buy from us. The more reviews you leave, the better your chances of winning.

Frank Sofia from Honey Brook, PA has luck on his side. He left five reviews in the Month of February andRead More »

Insulated Tools for Electrical Work

Insulated hand tools are used by electricians or anyone who is working near energized circuits.  OSHA created guidelines that require the individual testing and certification by manufacturers on insulated hand tools.  They must meet certain criteria in working conditions that involve electrical circuits.   1000 volts AC and 1500 volts DC is the maximum rated voltage for insulated tools and manufacturers do their own testing for compliance.  Insulated tools must comply with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the Deutsches Institute for Normung (DIN-German Standard), and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) who set the performance requirements.

It is not advisable to use insulated tools on electric circuits.  They are important as a part of safeguarding the electrician or technician from accidental contact.

  • Each time that you’ll be using insulated tools for a job, take the time to visually inspect them first.
  • Insulated hand tools do not make you invincible! Insulated tools aren’t foolproof solutions for avoiding electric shock: they are simply designed to reduce your risk of electrical injury. In all possible situations, be sure to de-energize all lines and equipment before you begin working on or near them.
  • Think before you touch! Whenever you’re working with insulated tools, never touch their uninsulated portions, or any other object that might come into contact with an energized source.
  • Keep your insulated tools clean, dry, and contaminant-free.
  • In order to avoid insulation damage, always store insulated tools away from heat sources.

Most accidents happen because one or more safe operating procedures were not followed.

Please keep in mind that these are only general guidelines and tips.  For comprehensive Occupational Safety standards and other workplace safety information, visit the Occupation Safety and Health Administration website at http://www.osha.gov.

Please visit KCTOOLCO.com to check out our vast array of insulated hand tools.

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