Nuclear
power and FME (Foreign Materials Exclusion) – it’s a problem
for anyone and everyone who knows that safety is of prime
importance with nuclear facilities.
LINK®
Tools, the revolutionary new locking tool system, is
contributing to the control of FME in the United States and
Canada. Because
of their exclusive automatic locking systems, when pushed to
attach, LINK Tools instantly lock together, functioning
like a solid tool from hand-to-work, virtually eliminating
disconnects and dropped sockets.
This
promise was enough to attract the interest of several safety
officers at major nuclear facilities. Knowing that a dropped
socket can lead to a total shutdown of a generator, the
LINK promise attracted many. Some plan to use
the tools immediately and others are using the tools in
employee training classes, with the goal of preventing
accidental disconnects.
LINK Tools are
also used by other professional mechanics in other conditions
where safety is a major consideration. That includes Lockheed
Martin, United, American and Delta airlines, FedEx and
Ramstein Air Force base as well as in many marine
applications, including those involving nuclear
submarines.
Cited as
outstanding by the Chicago Tribune, Popular
Mechanics, Professional Tool and Equipment and Motor
Trend, in addition to several other publications,
LINK Tools has received a Q-Mark from TÜV Rhineland,
one of the world’s premiere professional approval
organizations. The Q-Mark
signifies superior productivity, quality and in the case of
LINK Tools, their ability to perform tasks more quickly
and with greater efficiency.
According
to John Davidson, president of LINK Tools, TÜV also
studied the prolonged effect on those using LINK tools,
concluding that the design of LINK Tools not only
speeds up the work process, it lessens the toll taken on the
human frame.
Stress brought on by repetitive action is frequently a
cause of disability or missed work because of pain. “Eliminating worker
disabilities can lead to a stronger bottom line,” Davidson
pointed out.
The
company offers sets in 1/4, 1/2 and 3/8 and 3/4 inch
combinations, as well as individual tools which can upgrade an
entire tool box or fill an individual need. For a complete look at
all the Link Tools and accessories, a four-color 20 page
catalogue can be ordered by calling 1-888-727-5465 or write to
LINK Tools International, PO Box 14609, Chicago,
IL 60614. The complete catalogue
can also be downloaded from the LINK Tools website, http://www.link-tools.com.
