HAND TOOLS

PB SWISS TOOLS PB Swiss Tools develops and produces uncompromising Swiss quality: precise, durable, and reliable for 140 years. Anybody who drives screws professionally will appreciate these excellent tools. Commitment: 100% Swiss Made Guaranteed quality thanks to 100% in-house manufacturing in our production facilities in Switzerland. Lifetime Guarantee Lifetime guarantee with each individual tool – see the serial number. High-grade materials PB Swiss Tools special alloy The basic material used to manufacture PB Swiss Tools tools is a special alloy based on spring steel. This special type of steel is extremely hard (58-60 HRC) and boasts unique toughness and spring characteristics. It has been produced from a special recipe that was developed especially for us over many decades in collaboration with numerous steelworks. PB Swiss Tools handles Cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) is a natural material derived from wood which we use for crafting the PB Swiss Tools Classic and multicraft handles. Since CAB can develop an unpleasant odor in airtight boxes and drawers, we add a subtle vanilla fragrance to the material to neutralize it. The SwissGrip, VDE screwdriver and electronics screwdriver handle lines are manufactured from a combination of two components. In each case, the core consists of a particularly tough, impact-resistant polypropylene while the outer surface is made of a soft, kind-to-the-skin elastomer. Better safe than sorry When working on live parts, safety is without doubt the most important prerequisite. This applies for the tools as well. In order to reduce the risk of an accident as far as possible, our tools have to pass nine important tests to meet the demanding standard of the VDE (Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies). If we discover a flaw, the tool or the entire series is scrapped. The tool with VDE label only reaches your workplace after it has passed all of the tests. We differentiate between random sample testing and routine testing. During the latter, every single item is 100% tested for errors. We would like to present some of these tests here. Because you can rely on our tools – without fail. 100% insulated Electrical insulation is essential when working with electricity. This is why we test every single one of our VDE tools in a special water quench through which a 10 kV current flows. The current is conducted to the tool’s insulation for 10 seconds in the water quench. It may not be electrically penetrated. We also prolong this test to three minutes during random sample testing. Visual check Every PB Swiss Tools VDE tool undergoes a visual check. A qualified specialist hereby checks the insulation and handles in particular. Labels must be legible and include the designation of origin as well as the year the model was released. By the way, we perform a different test to ensure the labels last a long time. Measurement check We are also very fussy when it comes to dimensions. Our specialists check compliance with the requirements an the VDE-tested tool using a vernier caliper. The uninsulated tip may not be longer than 18 mm and we also check the exact thickness of the insulation. Chill out We test our tools in an impact test to ensure they remain safe, even in extremely cold conditions. We begin by leaving the tool in a freezer at -40° for two hours. A predefined weight is then allowed to fall on the insulation three times in succession. No cracks should then be visible. Unyielding High torques may occur when working with a screwdriver. The tip of the tool in particular has to withstand these torques. We test this in a special device. The tool is clamped in this and subjected to high stresses. The test is deemed to have been passed if the mechanical requirements of the corresponding ISO standards are met. Tested for heat Electric current is also a potential source of ignitions. This is why we also test the flammability of our VDE tools. To this end, the tool is clamped horizontally over a flame. The test has been passed if the flame at the tool does not exceed 120 mm in height for 20 seconds. ISTOR SHARPENER The ISTOR AG company was founded in 1964 in the town of Frauenfeld, Switzerland by Josef A.Schefer. Still a family-owned business but with the second generation now in charge. In the early nineties, Josef A.Schefer invented the original Istor SWISS Sharpener. This sharpener is 100% SWISS-Made with impressive features as for quality and universal functionality too. Istor Sharpener, became worldwide popular being a useful tool for home, garden, and also during work. It could be used for sharpening knives, scissors, and blades in the kitchen and for any household. It is an indispensable companion that could accompany you anywhere. iSTOR SWISS SHARPENER® The original Swiss sharpening tools for household, garden, hobby and handicraft. Sharpening and grinding has never been easier than with the grinding and sharpening tools from iSTOR. Simple in use - efficient in effect. Dull blades of all kinds become sharp again in just a few seconds.