DQE: Non-Sparking Adjustable Wrench

Non-Sparking Adjustable Wrench for use in flammable environments.

The Hazardous Materials Response Technology Assessment by the US Fire Administration/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (USFA/FEMA) states, Ordinary hand tools are usually made of steel, which can cause sparks if struck, scraped, or dropped which can be disastrous in an explosive atmosphere. Tools used in a hazardous materials incident MUST be constructed of non-sparking, non-ferrous, non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant metals. AMPCO Non-Sparking, Non-Magnetic and Corrosion-Resistant Hand Tools conform to Federal, GSA, Military, as well as other international standards.

In general, Non-Sparking Tools should be used in any environment where ignition sources are a concern. Applications include, but not limited to:

• Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO)
• Collection, Holding and Transfer (CHT)
• Hot Work
• Work in Confined Space
• Transportation (airports, railroads, tanker trucks, shipyards), Chemical, Petrochemical, and Gas Operations
• Military
• City, State and Federal Governments (utilities, waste management, HazMat, WMD)
• General Dust Environments (grain, mining, paper/pulp mills)
• 1 1/3" maximum opening
• Size: 8 in.
• Manufacturer: AMPCO
• Model #: W-71