Chicago Pneumatic Products Tackle Heath and Safety Issues

Hand and arm vibration and repetitive stress injuries are a major issue within the industry; this can be observed through personal injury claims, and in recent years, the importance placed on the health and safety of workers has drastically increased. This is the reason why professionals and tool manufacturers alike must tackle the matter together.

Chicago Pneumatic reports that CP products are introduced to the market with four guiding principals in mind: Ergonomics, Efficiency and Quality whilst also being much kinder to the Environment – E3Q as the company puts it in short. In 2007, CP product launches showed this commitment to E3Q:

The CP7740 Impact wrench features:
– Lightest weight, full power ½” impact for greater control and operator comfort
– Compact size for easy access to tight spots
– Absolute highest power-to-weight ratio on the market in a ½” impact wrench. Gets the job done more quickly, easily and efficiently without the excess weight
– A noise reducing muffler

The CP7215, CP7725 and CP7255 Sanders feature:
– Colour Coded for easy identification and use
– Powerful 160 watt (0.21hp) motor combined with the industry’s lowest rating for vibration
– Tear-drop handle and the lightest weight in the industry for ultimate control
– Easy-access speed control and a chemical resistant composite housing for increased durability

CP7600 BlueTork is the most advanced tightening technology ensuring operator and passenger safety, and features:
– Reduced noise
– Less vibration
– Low effort operation

Cordless Products feature:
– Great battery life and superior power and ergonomics
– Moulded rubber battery encasings to protect against accidental drops and shop abuse
– Rubber over moulded handles to provide superior ergonomic balance and support

In 2008 the CP range is set to further expand and the company says that new materials plus ‘new and improved thinking’ will be evident in these.