Assembly tools, including drills, screwdrivers, and wrenches, are used in electric, pneumatic, and manual configurations on assembly lines worldwide. Power tools are prevalent, making tasks easier for workers. A combination of power and hand tools is typical, and many tools are suspended from above for easy access.
There are several types of assembly tools in electric, pneumatic and manual configurations used on assembly lines and in manufacturing plants around the world. Drills, screwdrivers, and socket wrenches are just some of the assembly tools used to secure nuts and bolts or drill holes. Wrenches, hammers, and pliers are some of the hand-operated assembly tools used for everything from sheathing heavy steel components to fastening small clips and electrical connections. Many of the tools are attached to cables and suspended from the ceiling to keep them within reach of assembly line workers.
Power tools make up the vast majority of tools used on an assembly line or manufacturing plant. Some of these assembly tools are electrically powered, while others are air operated. Drill motors, screwdrivers and nut drivers are some of the most common tools on small assembly lines, while very heavy duty ratchets, drivers and welders are used on larger lines. Whether electric or pneumatic, these power tools often make the job of connecting a component to an item traveling on an assembly line much easier for the employee. In some situations, a worker at a single station will use a power drill and screwdriver or screwdriver.
Some workstations require the use of both a power tool and a hand tool to perform a task on the assembly line. A bolt or fastener is commonly held at one end with a hand tool while the worker uses an electric ratchet to drive a nut onto the bolt. In other areas of the factory, a worker might use a long rod in one hand to force a component into place. This same worker can use an electric ratchet in the other hand to secure the component in place. This combination of power tools with hand tools is typical of many assembly plants.
Assembly tools are sometimes suspended by cables or chains from a structure above the assembly line. These assembly tools are typically attached to a retractable component that allows the operator to lower the tool when needed. The system retracts the tool up and out of the way when not in use. This system is also used with many hand tools to provide a tool that is easy to reach and always in the same location. Pliers, wire benders, and even soldering irons are an example of assembly tools that are typically stored in a pouch or in a particular area on a workbench.
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