Power tools

Retail hardware shops sell an assortment of building materials, power tools, paints, cleaning chemicals, plumbing materials and other equipment used for industrial and residential purposes. Power tools vary in size and purposes. Some power tools can be used in homes to fix appliances or to work on small home projects. Examples of power tools used in homes include power screwdrivers, chainsaws, lawnmowers, leaf-blowers and nail-guns. These power tools are relatively simple to use, such that only a good read of the manual should enable a responsible adult to be able to use the tools properly.

However, power tools can be very dangerous if left at the reach of children or uninformed persons. It is therefore recommended that these tools be used as stipulated on the user manuals, and the tools should be stored safely away from the reach of unintended persons. In the event that power tools start to malfunction, they can be repaired. Power tools services are provided by specific companies that can be called up to fix and repair power tools.

Power tools also have industrial applications. Power tools used for industrial purposes are much bigger than the ones used at homes. This means that industrial power tools use much higher electrical current and voltages, making them more dangerous. These power tools include compressors, forging machines such as bolt manufacturing machines, cranes, concrete crushers, drilling machines, jackhammers, pneumatic torque wrench, to mention a few examples. View the Yellow Pages website to find power tools suppliers in South Africa.