2012年6月4日 星期一

Trends in tool technology

Nacelles are darned tight places to work and a long way up. There is room only for essentials so it makes sense to carry the lightest of those. Such conditions have guided tool redesigns to lower weight, smaller size, and more capability. A few that highlight the trends are these:

A videoscope weighs only 700 g (1.5 lb) with its lithium-ion battery. The Iplex is so small and light that the company says it is useful for inspectors who works in areas with limited access or in cramped spaces, such as nacelles, or have to navigate narrow stair cases and steep ladders. The scope tip quickly and accurately responds to articulation by a thumb control and approaches targets precisely for fast and efficient inspections.

The unit, good for inspecting hard to see surface in gearboxes and bearings, comes with a range of interchangeable optical-tip adaptors. In addition, a bright LED on the tip adaptor clearly illuminates targets. The manufacturer says the unit tolerates rain, sand and dust, and is compliant with IP55. It is said to produce brilliant images even in sunlight.

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Things get hot in the nacelle, but they might not glow red. One way to spot a hot electrical connection or failing bearing would be with an infrared thermometer with a measurement range of -40° to over 1,000°F (-40° to 580°C). The manufacturer of the IRT657 says it is well suited for testing and troubleshooting a wide variety of systems and components. This precision point-and-shoot, gun-style infrared thermometer accurately and easily measures surface temperatures—including hot,Exposure Lights make high performance cycling bluecrystal1 for mountain biking or road biking at night. cold or inaccessible equipment—from a safe distance.

In keeping with equipment for working in small spaces, a company that created a way to connect mechanics hand tools together with automatic locking has introduced a slim line set of tools (ratchets, sockets, and extensions) called Black Knight. These were developed in response to a request for low profile locking tools on behalf of the U.S. military. Because they are slimmer than the base of even the smallest socket, they successfully reach into tight spaces inaccessible with other tools. Still, the tools are strong and certified to aerospace and ANSI strength standards.

The system also uses a new patented, spring-loaded locking plunger to create a wedge effect when a user exerts force on the socket or tool attachment. It provides many times the holding force of the standard spring-loaded ball detent of old-style tools. The hold on the attachment increases when a pull force is exerted rather than exceeding the hold as with old-style tools.

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