Electric shock incidents, such as those that can happen in the production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, can occur anywhere operators are working with live currents. Solutions designed to prevent these incidents and protect operators are a must. Atlas Copco develops Isolated Sockets and Insulated Tool Covers with operator safety in mind.
Walking the line with our customer’s safety manager revealed their lack of preventative solutions. So, our experts established a plan to cover gaps and protect operators from potential harm during daily assembly. Read on to discover how.
Investing in the Atlas Copco solution
Over half the tooling in this EV plant wasn’t covered with insulated covers, leaving operators at risk. Our customer knew a solution that could support their EN/IEC 6900 requirements was needed, but first, they needed to find a supplier that could meet these requirements and cover their various tool models and accessories.
We offer a wide selection of Isolated Sockets and Insulated Tool Covers that would adhere to their strict safety standards. Developed with a non-conductive plastic, the range of Atlas Copco Tool Covers are designed to insulate the conductive parts of handheld electrical tools from Atlas Copco. When combined with Saltus isolated sockets and QCAs, these solutions prevent direct contact with live components, short circuits (high electrical currents, electric arcs, exploding batteries), and short-circuiting of battery modules with grounded tools.
Our team presented a demo cover to showcase its superior quality compared to competitor products. We not only offer a wide range of options to meet their specific requirements, but we also prioritize the safety of their operators by preventing electrical shock incidents. Our goal is to protect their most valuable asset, their workforce.
Electric shock avoidance: A must for electrical manufacturing
Accidental operator exposure to electrical voltage over 120V DC can result in mild shock, muscle contraction, severe injury, or even death. Protect them with the best possible Isolated Sockets and Insulated Tool Covers on the market. When used together, our Isolated Sockets and Insulated Tool Covers can keep the people working on these live applications safe!
Aside from operator safety, the cost of damaged tools, controllers, and customer assets caused by unprotected contact with live components can add up. Our products are designed to help save you and your customers the cost of unnecessary rework, repairs, and replacement tools.
Why choose Atlas Copco?
We make it our goal to offer our customers top-of-the-line tools and solutions needed during daily assembly. By providing our customers with Insulated Tool Covers, we can ensure that we are protecting operators, preventing tools from short-circuiting, and protecting customer assets.
In this customer’s case, we provided them with a completely isolated solution and ongoing electrical shock avoidance. This protects their operators from harm and the high costs related to injury. In just four months, they achieved ROI while protecting their valuable assets.
Are you ready to completely protect your operators, assembly solutions, and customer assets? Contact our manual tightening experts today and start operating with the highest level of protection.
