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Application Spotlight: Vessel Repair
Ward Vessel & Exchanger, based in North Carolina, USA, uses an H&S TOOL AFC 66-inch (1676.4 mm) Clamshell to complete an internal weld overlay repair. To accomplish this, Ward used the H&S TOOL Clamshell to cut off the lower section to have full access to the overlay. They used compound […]
Lean MoreYour Partner in Safety – The H&S Tool Defender™
Distractions, improper usage, insufficient experience, deviation from best practices, or adverse chance events in the work environment can lead to worker injuries. To further mitigate against these hazards, the Defender™ Protection System safeguards operators, creating a much safer work environment for onsite machinists across the globe. Now available for sale […]
Lean MoreUnrivaled End Prep Tools
H&S TOOL Delivers the most Powerful and Versatile Lineup of ID Mounted Tube and Pipe Bevelers in the Industry! For more than 40 years, H&S TOOL has developed precision, state-of-the-art portable machine tools that solve the world’s toughest problems. Our lineup of ID mounted End Prep Tools for Tube and […]
Lean MoreRegister Now for the H&S Tool Defender™ Clamshell Machine Live Q&A
Global industrial statistics indicate that a significant number of jobsite injuries occur due to worker fatigue, distractions, improper tools use, and other factors that cause unexpected hazards. These events can not only pose a hazard to the user but also to all those in the vicinity of the work, and […]
Lean MoreHands-Free Machining: Increasing User Safety with Better Results!
In 2021, we see more plants, refineries, mining operations, and production and maintenance facilities adopting requirements to utilize hands-free machining equipment. These operations understand their risks and how using CLIMAX and H&S TOOL equipment can mitigate hazards associated with operating rotating equipment. “Tools that are designed to be hands-free are […]
Lean MoreUniquely Powerful, Uniquely Reliable
H&S TOOL the world leader in tube and pipe machining, expanding, and cutting tools! H&S TOOL is the premier supplier for pipe cutting and beveling tools in the maintenance and construction of power generation plants; pulp and paper plants; pipelines; refineries, and other liquid processing facilities, as well as production […]
Lean MoreChanging the Game
‘The autonomy of the control system is a big game-changer. It allows the operator to set the machine up, step back to a safe distance, and operate the timing of the slides and the automatic trip. Operating a clamshell has never been easier.’ – Paul Burden, VP of Sales and […]
Lean MoreMitigating Against Rotating Equipment Hazards
Global industrial statistics indicate that a significant number of injuries occur on the job each year in connection with the use of industrial tools, equipment, and processes of various kinds. Such hazards can arise due to factors such as worker fatigue, worker distraction, improper usage of equipment, insufficient experience, deviation […]
Lean MoreMitigating Pinch Points on Rotating Equipment
The new H&S Tool Clamshell with DEFENDER™ Protection System will reshape the way you approach your pipe cutting, beveling, and end-prep jobs. The Defender™ ‘Hands-Free’ Protection System is uniquely designed to safeguard operators, with the DEFENDER™ Guards, Adjustable Shark Fin™, Low-Pressure Safety Interlock System, E-Stop, and remote controls designed to […]
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