Beryllium Non Sparking Tools

Why does a non sparking tool specify that it is beryllium free.

Beryllium non sparking tools.

Instead we use specially formulated alloys for safety and strength. When selecting the right alloy for your non sparking non magnetic safety tools you have two choices. The non sparking tool industry is sensitive to the potential toxicity of beryllium dust mist and fumes that may occur while working with the softer metals in a non sparking tool other non sparking metals do not carry that same concern. The alloy can be heat treated to hardness ranges of rockwell c35 45 with tensile strengths up to 190 000 p s i.

Copper beryllium tools or aluminum bronze tools. Non sparking tools are made of materials that do not contain iron non ferrous metals such as brass bronze monel metal copper nickel alloy copper aluminum alloys aluminum bronze or copper beryllium alloys beryllium bronze and therefore the risk of a spark being created while the tool is. Berylco safety tools are certified nonsparking by the factory mutual research corporation. Non sparking tools for every need.

Mix match there is no catch. Beryllium copper becu also known as copper beryllium cube beryllium bronze and spring copper is a copper alloy with 0 5 3 beryllium and sometimes other elements. Ampco meets this need by offering a variety of standard or custom kits to meet your specific needs. Zone compatibility hardness durability magnetic properties and composition.

Non sparking beryllium copper screwdrivers pliers wrenches cold chisels knives hammers and more are ideal for environments with explosive hazards such as oil rigs coal mines and grain elevators. Beryllium copper combines high strength with non magnetic and non sparking qualities. Our tools don t contain beryllium making them a healthier alternative to beryllium copper tools. Berylco safety tools are made of high strength beryllium copper which is a copper based alloy containing approximately 1 8 beryllium.

Different zones require certain alloys. At safetytools we carry all the non sparking beryllium free tools you need to perform any job regardless of how large or small. In order to increase work place safety safety experts recommend that you store your non sparking tools separately from your standard tools. It s important to keep a few key properties in mind.

Non sparking spark reduced spark resistant or spark proof tools are names given to tools made of metals such as brass bronze monel metal copper nickel alloy copper aluminum alloys aluminum bronze or copper beryllium alloys beryllium bronze.