Beryllium Non Sparking Tools

When selecting the right alloy for your non sparking non magnetic safety tools you have two choices.

Beryllium non sparking tools.

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. We carry the. Instead we use specially formulated alloys for safety and strength. Why does a non sparking tool specify that it is beryllium free.

The alloy can be heat treated to hardness ranges of rockwell c35 45 with tensile strengths up to 190 000 p s i. Mix match there is no catch. 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. 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.

It has excellent metalworking forming and machining properties it has many specialized applications in tools for hazardous environments. Our tools don t contain beryllium making them a healthier alternative to beryllium copper tools. Cs unitec s non sparking tools and non magnetic hand tools are manufactured from special aluminum bronze albr or copper beryllium cube alloys for safe use in ex zones and where hazardous flammable or combustible vapors liquids dusts or residues may be present. Different zones require certain alloys.

Copper beryllium tools or aluminum bronze tools. 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. Non sparking tools for every need. Zone compatibility hardness durability magnetic properties and composition.

Ampco meets this need by offering a variety of standard or custom kits to meet your specific needs. It s important to keep a few key properties in mind. Berylco safety tools are made of high strength beryllium copper which is a copper based alloy containing approximately 1 8 beryllium. In order to increase work place safety safety experts recommend that you store your non sparking tools separately from your standard tools.

Berylco safety tools are certified nonsparking by the factory mutual research corporation.