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Types and applications of tools used for maintenance

1. Hand Tools

 Wrenches
o Applications: Used for tightening or loosening nuts and bolts.
o Types: Adjustable wrenches, socket wrenches, torque wrenches.

 Screwdrivers
o Applications: Driving screws into materials.
o Types: Flathead, Phillips, Torx.
 Pliers
o Applications: Gripping, twisting, or cutting wire.
o Types: Needle-nose, slip-joint, cutting pliers.

 Hammers
o Applications: Driving nails or breaking objects.
o Types: Claw hammer, sledgehammer, ball-peen hammer.
2. Power Tools

 Drills
o Applications: Drilling holes in various materials.
o Types: Cordless drills, hammer drills.

 Saws
o Applications: Cutting wood, metal, and other materials.
o Types: Circular saws, reciprocating saws, jigsaws.
 Impact Wrenches
o Applications: Quickly tightening or loosening bolts with high torque.

 Grinders
o Applications: Sharpening, cutting, or polishing materials.
o Types: Angle grinders, bench grinders.
3. Diagnostic Tools

 Multimeters
o Applications: Measuring voltage, current, and resistance in electrical systems.

 Thermal Cameras
o Applications: Identifying heat issues in electrical or mechanical components.
 Vibration Analyzers
o Applications: Monitoring equipment health by analyzing vibration patterns.

4. Specialized Maintenance Tools

 Lubrication Equipment
o Applications: Applying lubricants to machinery.
o Types: Grease guns, oil dispensers.
 Cleaning Tools
o Applications: Maintaining cleanliness and equipment condition.
o Types: Industrial vacuums, pressure washers, scrubbers.
 Lifting Equipment
o Applications: Lifting and moving heavy machinery.
o Types: Jacks, hoists, forklifts.

5. Measuring Tools

 Calipers
o Applications: Measuring distances with high accuracy.
 Tape Measures
o Applications: Measuring lengths and dimensions.
 Levels
o Applications: Checking the alignment of surfaces.

6. Safety Equipment

 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)


o Applications: Ensuring worker safety.
o Types: Gloves, goggles, helmets, hearing protection.
 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Devices
o Applications: Ensuring machinery is properly shut off during maintenance.

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