What is the general rule of wrench handle leverage?
1) Never increase the leverage of a wrench handle by use of a pipe or other form of cheater on the wrench handle. 2) Never use hand sockets on power drive or impact wrenches.
What is another name for Allen wrench?
A hex key, also known as an Allen key or Allen wrench, is a small handheld tool that’s used for for driving bolts and screws with a hexagonal socket.
What is the drive size of the most popular impact wrench?
1/2-inch
What is the proper term for vise grips?
Locking pliers (or Vise-Grips or a Mole wrench or a vice grip) are pliers that can be locked into position, using an over-center toggle action.
What is the difference between a vice grip and a wrench?
Vise Grips are more versatile, but they tend to damage nuts when used in place of a wrench. Given that, I need a wrench a lot more often than I need the other things I can do with Vise Grips. I have to also throw in that I much prefer the Knipex Pliers Wrench to a regular adjustable wrench.
Which type wrench may be used on fasteners that do not require a lot of torque?
open-end wrench
Who made the original vise-grip?
William Petersen
Does Irwin own Hanson?
IRWIN TOOLS’ brand portfolio features user-preferred category leaders such as IRWIN®, Vise-Grip®, Marathon®, Quick-Grip®, Speedbor®, Strait-Line®, Marples®, Unibit®, and Hanson®. For over a century, innovation has been the hallmark of IRWIN TOOLS.
Are vise grips Made in USA?
So, are Vice-grips made in USA? No, Vice-grips the brand are no longer manufactured in America, production stopped in 2008 and was moved to China. Interestingly though, in 2018 a small tool company called Malco bought the original vice-grips factory in DeWitt, Nebraska and has employed some of the original workers.
What is the underarm vise-grip lifeguard?
Also known as: Synonyms coming soon. A rescue technique used to prevent further injury to a guest who is suspected of having suffered a spinal injury.
What do lifeguard signals mean?
Here they all are: There are also whistle signals – one blast attracts swimmers, two attracts other lifeguards, and three blasts mean rescue in progress, come and help! Red and yellow flags mean Lifeguards are on patrol. The red flag means it is dangerous to bathe or swim and you should not go into the water.
What is the duck pluck rescue?
A rescue technique used to bring a person who is just under the water to the top, using a rescue tube.
What is the underarm vise grip Ellis?
Underarm vise grip. A method of providing manual spinal motion restriction of a guest with suspected spinal injury who is found facedown in the water. Unresponsive. An unconscious person.
At what flow rate should supplemental oxygen be delivered to a guest needing resuscitation?
Oxygen is normally delivered through a nasal cannula at a low flow rate of 1 to 6 LPM, giving about 24-44 percent oxygen concentration, (one source says 25-45%). A non-rebreather mask is an effective method for delivering high concentrations of oxygen to a breathing victim.
What should you do during an extrication procedure?
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- Activate the EAP.
- Safely enter the water.
- Perform a rescue providing manual in-line stabilization.
- Check for responsiveness and breathing.
- Remove the victim from the water using the appropriate spinal back boarding procedure.