Wera has now extended its Kraftform Kompakt® range with practical screwing tools for electrical craftsmen. The new VDE sets were presented at the Practical World 2006 Hardware Fair in Cologne.
The Kraftform Kompakt® VDE series constitutes a practical system consisting of a Kraftform® handle with hexagonal nest for blades and insulated exchangeable blades. They are suitable for working at voltages up to 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC, and thus take into account the fact that when working on live components of electrical equipment, the only tools which should be used are those which are insulated and have been made and tested especially for this type of work.
The insulated exchangeable blades can be simply and quickly inserted into the handle as they are needed. Various combinations of insulated blades can be supplied, including for the PlusMinus profile, as well as combined with various industrial standard switch cabinet keys and a voltage tester.
Wera’s insulated exchangeable blades fulfil all requirements corresponding to national and international standards (IEC 60900:2004 or DIN EN 60900). In addition, Wera offers users a very high degree of safety with regard to insulation through a routine test of the blades for puncture strength lasting 10 seconds, at a ten times higher test load of 10,000 Volt in a water bath.
The Kraftform® handle in combination with the blades being applied provides the highest possible transfer of turning moment. The blade engages automatically when it is pushed in as far as the base, and is locked against unintentional removal.
The plastic materials used by Wera for the Kraftform® handle not only have significant ergonomic benefits, but they also guarantee conformance to the increased test requirements relating to puncture strength.
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