Facom Non-Sparking Adjustable Wrench-15" (113A.15SR) - special non-sparking and anti-magnetic copper beryllium alloy.

The FACOM ADF tool range has been designed for use in explosive or flammable atmospheres, where “traditional” steel tools may accidentally create sparks due to friction, impact, or by falling on a hard surface. The entire FACOM ADF range is made from a special Copper - Beryllium alloy having better mechanical properties than the other alloys proposed for use in explosion-proof tools. In addition to its explosion-proof properties, the Cu-Be alloy is also anti-magnetic and highly corrosion resistant. Having a lower density, it also significantly reduces user fatigue.

FACOM ADF tools have been designed in accordance with the most widely used dimensional standards (ISO, DIN, BSI, NF, etc.) or adapted to perform the tool’s main functions. FACOM ADF tools can be used in a wide variety of fields, such as:

• Mining
• Petrol and gas extraction (off-shore and on-shore)
• Refineries, petrochemicals
• Pipeline maintenance
• Energy production and transport (gas, electricity, etc.)
• Naval shipyards
• Aeronautical transport, airports
• Paint manufacture
• Manufacture of explosives & flammable products
• Arsenals, munitions and explosive products storage
• Applications requiring demagnetized tools (metal shavings, etc.)
• Farming - Grain silos

The certificate TUV (n°TUV-F 09 ATEX 0005 X) has been found to comply with standards for a use in explosive atmospheres and with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements following 1127-1, EN 13463-1 (2007) et EN 13463-5 (2003).

Safety

• Non sparking tools is not enough for protecting from an explosion, other items adapted to the environment are necessary, such as: clothes, gloves, safety glasses and adapted materials.

• Tool’s surface temperature must not be more than present gases temperature.

• Cu-Be alloy tools must not be in contact with acetylene (risk of spark).

• All Cu-Be alloy tools, in the state of finished product, presents no risk for the user. On the other hand any modification of these tools presents a risk of Cu-Be alloy particles liberation, harmful to one's health