Dangers of Working at Heights: Upat SA’s Product Keeping You Safe and Productive

Table of Contents: Upat SA: A brief introduction to a history of excellence fischer Anchors: Stability Up High Easily Adapt To Your Jobsite with Milwaukee STABILA Tools: Perfect Alignment on Metal Scaffolding Training & Compliance: Essential Steps To Correct Product Knowledge Why Working at Heights is Risky: Let's imagine for a moment that you're walking a tightrope. Below you, there's a vast chasm. There’s no safety net; one wrong step, and you’re in grave danger. Professionals working at heights on any job site are akin to this....

Mastering The Art Of Installing Wall Plugs For Secure Installations

In the realm of DIY and home improvement, some things remain timeless, holding steadfast even as design trends evolve. The expanding wall plug is a prime example, introduced by Artur Fischer in 1958 and still widely used today by both DIY enthusiasts and builders to hang mirrors, curtain rods, blinds and to install shelves, picture frames, cupboards, cabinets, and many more. Though the design has seen refinements over the years, the core principles of how to install a wall plug...

All Steel Clamps You Need in Your Toolbox

U-shaped high-performance steel clamps. (SGU30-14-10) Metalworking requires absolute precision, and to achieve this you would require the correct tools. The U-shaped high-performance steel clamps are the most useful clamps when working with I beams. What is a U-shaped high-performance steel clamp? Its is a clamp produced from a single piece of steel which is very torsion-resistant. This also guarantees the maximum tensile strength and it is completely sturdy. The sliding arm is made from forged tempered steel which can withstand extremely large loads. Clamp...

DuoLine Fixings – fischer’s Latest Innovations In SA

The DuoLine product range is an intelligent combination of material and design meeting new heights in fixing technology. In this product range, there are five types of fixing systems, each of which has its unique and creative features that highlight the product's innovative abilities. In this article, we look at fischer’s DuoLine products, with a particular focus on the game-changing DuoPower plug and the DuoTec fixing system.  All the products in the fischer DuoLine range have been designed to ensure ease...

Simply Better Grip Plier Clamping Tools

Grip pliers are often used for welding work, which is why they are also called welding pliers. Due to the locking function, no additional holding is necessary, which contributes to safer and more stable work. The craftsman reliably fixes the components to be welded with the welding pliers and can then fully concentrate on his welding work being able to use both hands safely. Tradesmen repeatedly encounter a situation that requires clamping work and grip pliers are versatile, must-have tools. They are...

The Many Ways To Use A STABILA Spirit Level A spirit level is an essential tool that has been used for centuries to ensure accuracy and precision in a wide range of projects. From construction sites to home renovations, the spirit level plays a vital role in helping professionals and DIY enthusiasts achieve perfectly level surfaces and accurate measurements. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the different types of spirit levels, their uses, and how to choose the right one for...

FIXperience Anchor Design Software

Anchor connections are generally used in steel-to-concrete connections to transmit loads from one element to another via anchor bolts. The anchor bolts are used to distribute load actions into their base material and are influenced by key parameters as discussed below. This article focuses on the importance of correct anchor design and discusses fischer’s technical design software, FiXperience. The theory explained in the first section is used as input data in the FiXperience design software. SECTION 1: ANCHOR DESIGN THEORY 1.1. Base...