The invention of wireless power tools has made life a lot easier for tradespeople and DIYers. Manual screwing, drilling and soldering have been proven to cause repetitive strain injuries so it’s important to consider the benefits that switching to wireless power tools could have for you. According to IG Metall, the most common hand and arm injuries occur when working with wood or metal in the construction sectors. In this guide, we’ll share the key advantages of using power tools for your next project.
Hand tools vs Power tools
First, let’s consider this simple example: To make a cabinet with manual tools you could have to spend hours fastening hundreds of screws by hand, a labour-intensive and extremely time-consuming task. With an electric screwdriver, the same cabinet can be installed in just a few minutes and a kitchen can be installed in just one working day.
You’ll save more than just time too. Using power tools like the Wiha speedE you can reduce the strain on your wrists due to the electrical support and the ergonomic design.
Protect your joints and health
Power tools can help you protect your joints and overall health. For example, cordless impact drills often replace louder drills which can cause hearing damage. Electric drills are also very heavy and often tied to power sources. With light cordless drills like the battery-powered hand drill Danube 0100, you not only conserve strength, but you also avoid tripping over cables. Its compact size means it can fit easily into tool bags and comes with bores of 0.3 to 3.2 mm.
Reduce construction risk
Whether you’re on a construction site or at home, battery-powered power tools are much easier to work with and help to reduce the risk of injury. In comparison to manual drills, cordless screwdrivers are lighter, more flexible and easier to handle. For example, the cordless screwdriver from Batavia looks and is held like a pen, allowing for high precision work. With an integrated battery and light and its lightweight, it fixes and releases smaller screws automatically or manually. This makes it great for electrical tasks too.
Get precise results
Power tools like the hand drill or the cordless screwdriver are great for the electrical and engineering sectors. The lightweight tools are particularly useful for developers and service technicians as well as hobby craftsmen because they reduce muscle cramping, making work more efficient.
Portable and cord-free
Multi-purpose battery-powered tools come in handy when work needs to be carried out in hard to reach places or if you can’t reach a plug socket. In this situation, it’s best to use power tools like a cordless screwdriver with angle settings. This relieves pressure from the wrist as no unnatural postures are needed.
Efficient and environmentally friendly
Battery-powered tools can help reduce health and safety risks and streamline work processes. The easy to handle, portable devices are better for users’ health and reduce the risk of hand and arm injuries.
In the past, craftsmen could only solder with a fixed soldering iron. With the soldering iron from Weller, hobby craftsmen and microelectronics engineers can now use powerful, battery-operated soldering irons directly on site during field operations or service visits. It heats up in less than 15 seconds and can solder about 180 spots per battery charge. With a safety cap and automatic stop function, it also protects against any accidents.
Power tools can help you to strike the perfect balance between precision and speed. Most electronic tools have several rechargeable battery packs included so you can reduce the need for single-use batteries and more importantly continue working while another battery is charging.
