Tools form an integral part of several industry operations. In fact, many services will not be able to deliver prompt and efficient customer care without the availability of proper tools. Here is a brief list of some of the industries that use tools extensively and relevant information pertaining to the type of tools required by them.

Access Equipment Tools

Access equipment plays a major part in providing a safe working environment in several operations. Various types of ladders are fundamental for right access to work spots that are situated at considerable heights. For example, alloy scaffold towers with castors, centre shifting breaks, automatic windlock and platforms having anti-skid decking are essential in any construction work. These towers are normally supplied from heights of 2 meters to 10 meters and platforms of various sizes. Roof ladders, combination ladders, landing bags, decks, folding platforms, podium steps and multipurpose ladders are some of the other important tools that are hired by construction industry, electrical industry and allied service providers.

Airtools & Compressors

The construction and the demolition industries widely use airtools, compressors, etc. Air drills are the best example for these types of tools that are extensively hired. Air drills are used for precision drilling in concrete, metal and other surfaces. The capacity of the drills will vary with the sizes of the holes drilled such as ½”, 1”, etc. and the power of the drills like 1 kg, 4 kg, 8 kg, etc. The other common tools used in this segment are anti-vibration air breakers, air needle scales, air cut-off saws, chipping hammers, air grinders, clay diggers, air impact wrenches and compressors or generators that are used to operate these tools, etc. Construction screwdrivers, breakers, power nailers, cartridge-fixing tools, heavy-duty electric demolition hammer, etc. also form part of these tools that are generally taken for hire by the construction and demolition industries.

Tools for Floor Preparation & Cleaning

Floor preparation and cleaning is a major job in any construction work. Floor planer/scarifer is a versatile machine that is used for levelling high spots, as well as removing epoxy and floor toppings. These small but powerful tools are supplied with wide range of cutters to suit various applications that need to be done with precision and control. The other tools that are usually classified in this category are dust extraction units, floor tile removers, fume extractors, floor grinders, floor sanders, hydro scrubs, wet or dry vacuums, electric pressure washers, floor polishers/scrubbers, etc.

Landscaping & Ground Care Tools

Landscaping and ground care tools are used widely both by landscaping service providers as well as individual homeowners. The best example of this category is the general garden tools used by all of us like felling axes, manual branch pruners, picks, spades, shovels, hand saws, etc. Aerators, hand tampers, blowers and vacuums, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, lawn mowers, lawn rakes and scarifers, strimmers, brush, turf and stump cutters, wheelbarrows, hole borers, etc. All these tools are essential for any good landscaping work and for efficient garden maintenance. Many of these tools can be hired easily and at lower costs rather than buying them permanently and keeping them without use.

Other Tools on Hire

Compactors, rollers, dumpers, excavators, concreting tools, material handling tools and equipments, painting, maintenance and decorating tools, heating and lighting tools, plumbing and pumping tools, welding tools, power tools, road working tools, safety & security products, trenchless digging tools, grinding, sawing and cutting tools, surveying tools, communication tools, etc. are the other types of tools that are mostly taken on hire than being purchased outright nowadays.

The cost of hiring these tools occasionally is considerably less than buying them and keeping them in the company or personal inventory. Further, with technological innovations, many tools become obsolete in a shorter time, with new improved models appearing in the market. As such, several service providers, construction firms and individuals prefer to hire tools instead of purchasing them. For further details on various types of tools and the advantages of hiring them, you can contact us always. Our experts will be happy to be of service to you.