All about Electrical Control Equipment and Their Types
When operating on electronic devices and assemblies, a number of tools are commonly used to conduct jobs efficiently and safely. Without the right tools, parts can be damaged, workers can be harmed, and in some instances, areas may not even be able to be reached. Over the years, more tools have come about, allowing for electricians to have many options at their disposal. In this blog, we will discuss some of the main tools that serve electricians across various applications, allowing you to know what is best for your “must have” kit.
For electricians to be efficient in their work, they want to ensure that they have enough tools to accommodate a variety of needs, but not so much that they become overloaded. As such, one should always start with narrowing down what hand and power tools are most crucial for carrying out common procedures, as well as those that may be needed for specific applications.
Types of Electrical Control Equipment
Generally, one agreed list of tools that every electrician should have include those such as
- Pliers
- Wire Strippers
- Screwdrivers
- Nut Drivers
- Fishing Tools,
- Labeling Machines
- Measuring Devices, Power Aaws, and Power Drillers & Drivers.
To carry out simple tasks, electricians often rely on a variety of hand tools that have been consistently improved over time for increasing ergonomic comfort and power. As one of the most common forms of hand tools for electricians, pliers allow for objects to be held together, compressed, bent, or cut depending on their type. For electricians, side cutters and crimping pliers are often used for many applications, allowing for objects to be sliced or crimped respectively. With electricians constantly needing to operate the hand tool, manufacturers have consistently improved their comfort for the ease of the user, all while maintaining their strength and durability.
With screwdrivers and nut drivers, fasteners can easily be installed or removed as needed for assembly and disassembly. With screwdrivers that feature interchangeable heads, a variety of fastener types can be worked on without having to own multiple handles. As such, electricians may reduce the amount of tools that they need for a job and can replace heads in the case of damage without having to buy a whole new tool.
With wire stippers, the insulation of wires can be removed without damaging the wire itself. For most wire strippers, the head of the component will provide notches of different sizes, allowing for work to be conducted on multiple wires that may have various diameters. To remove motion fatigue and promote a more natural grip, many new wire strippers have more ergonomic shapes with curved handles. With thumb guides, wire strippers can even be used much quicker for faster stripping.
When working with conductive wires that may need to be fed through small spaces, fish tapes and poles are the ideal hand tool for electricians. With newer electrical control equipment introducing more secure grips, electricians can have better handling while wearing work gloves. Depending on the need and application, fish tapes and poles may also come in a variety of sizes.
Measuring tape also serves as one of the most common instruments for any electrical job, allowing for electricians to precisely measure components. With some measuring tape units having magnetic tips that stick to metallic surfaces, conducting measurements alone can be much easier. Additionally, it is recommended to always have a longer, double sided tape that has a locking feature.
As electricians may work with multiple components and may not be the only individual carrying out a job, labeling machines can be beneficial. With many new and advanced hand held labeling machines being available on the market, electricians can now label curved surfaces and other tough-to-label components. With keyboard labeling machines available as well, custom tags can be made with ease.
Last but not least, power tools, power drills, and saws have all seen much improvement over the years, coming in smaller, more ergonomic designs for the benefit of electricians. As batteries have become more advanced and powerful, power tools may now even be cordless, making work easier in areas where there may not be a plug or electrical receptacle. Additionally, such tools can now be more versatile in their functionality for more convenience.
With the correct tools, electricians can carry out operations with more safety and ease. At Aerospace Store, we can assist you in procuring the electrical control equipment and circuit breakers that you need with rapid lead times and competitive pricing. If you would like to receive a quote on parts that we currently carry on our database, fill out and submit an Instant RFQ form as provided through our website. Get started today and experience how Aerospace Store can fulfill all of your operational needs with ease.
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