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Jafco Tools Ltd (established in 1981) Jafco Tools Limited are renowned for the manufacture of specialist hand tools for use in safety critical situations. No one demands more from their tools than professionals who work in environments where safety and performance are key. The majority of our extensive tool range features the significant advantages of Pultruded Fibreglass handles which exceed the relevant British Standards for Fibreglass. Fibres are electrical grade, tensioned, continuous and parallel, with over 70% fibre by mass.
Jafco is committed to continuous product development and we have conducted extensive research to produce our own high specifications, ensuring that our specialised tools are designed to deliver superior strength, performance & durability in all situations. We are also extremely active in the field of customer project development, we work closely with our clients to help them achieve their final product goals.
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STANDARDS
There are two British Standards that cover insulated products
BS 8020:2011 and BS 60900: 2004
BS8020 : 2011
“insulated hand tools for work on or near conductor rail systems operating at voltages up to 1000v a.c. or 1500 V d.c”.
Tools such as shovels, spades, sledgehammers, crowbars and rail specific tools are covered by this standard.
Jafco products that are BS 8020:2011 compliant are identified and tested in the following manner :
The mechanical specifications of insulated tools shall conform to the relevant requirements of the appropriate
British Standard for an uninsulated tool.
BS 60900 :2004
"hand tools for use up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V a.c”.
Tools such as screwdrivers,screwdriver bits and pliers are covered by this standard.
Marking
Legibly and permanently marked with the following :
Manufacturer’s name or trade mark or other identification
Unique batch number
Year of manufacture
Double triangle symbol with working voltage
BS Number of the relevant standard
Key Features
Electrical
Tested to 10000V a.c.
Pre-conditioned tool type test
Pre-conditioned material type test
Routine test of all finished tools
Mechanical
Conformance with relevant :
British Standards for tools
Rail industry specifications
Additional strength and deflection requirements
Certification
All materials marked 1000V
Unique marking for full traceability