Six groups of factory tools
- Hand tools: screwdrivers, wrenches, socket sets, pliers and torque wrenches
- Power tools: drills, grinders and impact drivers, corded and cordless
- Air tools: air screwdrivers, impact wrenches and die grinders, common on assembly lines
- Hydraulic tools: cylinders, hand pumps and pullers for high-force jobs
- Trade tools: welders, spray guns, soldering stations, plumbing and HVAC tools
- Lifting and construction: lifting points, rotary hammers and breakers
1. General hand tools
Every toolbox needs them. Match sizes to the fasteners in your plant — most Japanese machines use metric bolts, so a 1/2 in drive socket set of 10–32 mm covers most maintenance work.
Where a tightening torque is specified, such as flange or die-clamp bolts, use a torque wrench set to the machine manual's value. Use ESD-safe tools on circuit boards and insulated tools for electrical work.
2. Power tools: corded or cordless
Corded tools give steady power for continuous heavy work such as grinding, cutting and drilling. Cordless tools are easier to carry for repairs on the floor.
If you go cordless, stay with one battery platform: batteries and chargers work across many tools, e.g. Makita 18V runs drills, impact drivers and grinders on the same packs. Buying later tools as bare units saves money.
An impact driver takes 1/4 in hex bits; an impact wrench takes sockets and delivers more torque for nuts.
3. Air tools
Light, cool in continuous use and motor-free, so assembly lines favour them. They need enough pressure and flow — most are designed for about 0.6 MPa (6 bar). Short on air, torque drops and joints miss their target.
Torque-controlled air screwdrivers (auto shut-off) tighten every screw to the same value, which suits quality-controlled assembly.
4. Hydraulic tools
Oil transmits the force, so a hand pump delivers a lot of it — a 10-ton cylinder to push or lift machine parts, or a puller to remove seized bearings and gears. Choose a capacity above the real load and never exceed the rated pressure.
5. Trade-specific tools
- Welding: CO2/MAG welders and wire — match the wire to the steel
- Painting: gravity-feed guns for finishing; suction guns or pressure tanks for volume
- Soldering and heat: temperature-controlled stations for PCBs; heat guns for shrink tube and paint stripping
- Plumbing and HVAC: water-pump pliers, pipe threaders, copper tube cutters and flaring tools
6. Lifting and construction
Choose lifting points by the working load limit (WLL) marked on them and screw them fully home before every lift. For anchoring machines in concrete, SDS-plus rotary hammers suit small to medium holes and SDS-max suits heavy work.
Making tools last
- Click torque wrenches: wind back to the lowest setting after use and calibrate on schedule
- Air tools: oil as the manual says and drain water from the air system regularly
- Lithium batteries: avoid very hot storage and don't leave them fully flat for long
- Grinding and cut-off wheels: never exceed the speed printed on the wheel, and always fit the guard
Frequently asked questions
- How do industrial-grade tools differ from cheap ones?
- Industrial tools are built for all-day use and have spare parts and service; budget tools suit occasional jobs. Tell us the job and we can quote both levels.
- Can one quotation cover several brands?
- Yes. Send the whole list and we will quote it together. There is no minimum to ask.
- Do power tools come with a warranty?
- Most carry the maker's warranty on its own terms; we state them with the quotation.
Get a price on hand tools
We source KTC, TONE, Vessel, Koken, Makita, Bosch, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Knipex, Hilti and many more. Send your list or a photo of the current tool on LINE.
- Brand and model code (if known), or a photo of the tool you use now
- Size needed, e.g. socket size, screwdriver length or torque range
- Power tools: corded or cordless, and whether you need batteries and a charger
- Air tools: the air coupler size your line uses
- Quantity and the date you need it
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