In a globalized economy, import and export have been one of the key sectors where the government focuses its attention upon. International trade does not only lessen a country’s overall debt but also helps in building international relations. The balance between export and import depends on various external and internal factors. The exponential growth of the manufacturing and services industry worldwide has also increased the occurrence of risks associated with such activities; the occurrence of fire and related perils being the most common of industrial incidents. To counter these, non-sparking tools have been developed, amongst other measures, which reduce the occurrence of such perils.
Non-Sparking Tools equipment suppliers, therefore, have the job on their hands to prevent workplace accidents, except the obvious job of dealing in non-sparking tools.
What are the non-sparking tools?
These are general hand tools used for various purposes, but the difference between them and normal tools are in the material they are made of: commonly used tools are made of steel alloys, whereas the non-sparking tools could be made of, brass, titanium, copper-nickel alloy, aluminium or beryllium bronze.
The composition of non-sparking tools and the common ones are different and therefore, the must also differ somewhere in their characteristics. The non-sparking tools have a lesser tensile strength in comparison and more prone to wear and tear. They are softer than the usual steel alloy made tools and require more care. In general, non-sparking tools have the following attributes:
• Provide safety against fire and related perils;
• Non-magnetic and do not corrode;
• Usually made from aluminium or beryllium bronze;
• Weaker but safer than common tools.
What are other attributes to non-sparking tools?
These tools are not completely sparking free and may sometimes produce ‘cold sparks’ during their usage. Sparks have the tendency of igniting fire but these cold sparks so produced do not have enough energy to ignite flammable substances. They are, therefore, sometimes referred to as spark-reduced tools. Tools can also be made of materials such as wood or plastic to completely reduce the chances of sparking. Customers should contact their dealers regarding the tendency of producing sparks, of the non-sparking tools and therefore critically assess situations which have a high risk for fire-related incidents.
The materials used in these tools, such as beryllium, could also produce such gases or react with skin that could harm the user, and therefore, the tools should be selected carefully and be dealt with utmost care.
The tools also should be taken care to increase their shelf life and diminish any possible harm that could come of it. This could be done by keeping them contamination free; considering the chemical properties of the tools and keeping them away from certain chemicals, such as acetylene; work in a ventilated place; using the required protective gear, etc.
The government has also set up labs and it provides and checks whether the provided standards have been met with or not. Especially when Non-Sparking Tools exporters in India export them to other countries. The exporters have to meet the safety standards of both, domestic and foreign countries and also comply with various export-import regulations in pursuit of this trade.
