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Manufacturing High-quality Non-sparking, Non-magnetic and Non-corrosive Carltsoe Safety Tools since 1956. With more than 50 years of experience, Carltsoe Safety Tools is the leader of special Copper Alloy Safety Hand Tools manufactured for use in any high risk area where a spark can create a disaster.

Carltsoe Non-Sparking Safety Tools are recommended for use where hazardous, flammable or combustible vapors, liquids, dusts or residues are present and should be used by all industrial safety programs. Carltsoe Non-Sparking Safety Tools are an inexpensive investment for your company.

Carltsoe Non-Magnetic Safety Tools are tested according to NATO specification STANAG 2897 Annex C, where the magnetic value is measured in Nano Teslar. This enables our Tools to be used around sensitive magnetic equipment, including scanners, de-mining, disarming, etc. Our Tools are NATO stock numbered.

Carltsoe Corrosion Resistant Safety Tools are the ideal choice when working in marine and offshore environments. Corrosion / rust can be extremely dangerous in hazardous environments. Impacts involving rust can initiate a thermal reaction which can cause an ignition in an explosive atmosphere.

It is important that the user of Carltsoe Safety Tools keeps the Tools in clean working order. Like other personal protection equipment, is it each user’s duty to inspect the Tools before use.

Carltsoe offers over 3000 individual Tools made from Special Solid Copper-Based Alloyed Tools. We manufacture and supply our Carltsoe Safety Tools in two different alloys: Copper-Beryllium Alloy (CuBe2) and a Special Aluminium-Bronze Alloy (AlBr).

International Regulation for Work in Ex or ATEX zones demands the right equipment. Carltsoe Copper-Beryllium Tools (CuBe2) fulfill the demand in the European ATEX directive for work in Zone 0, 1 and 2 (Gas, Mists or Vapors). Zones 20, 21 and 22 (Dusts). M1 and M2 for mining. Carltsoe Aluminium-Bronze Tools (AlBr) fulfill the demand in the European ATEX directive for work in Zones 1 and 2 (Gas, Mists or Vapors). Zones 21 and 22 (Dusts).Gas, Mists or Vapors

  • Zone 0 — An atmosphere where a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapor or mist is present frequently, continuously or for long periods.
  • Zone 1 — An atmosphere where a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapor or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.
  • Zone 2 — An atmosphere where a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapor or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for only a short period.
Dusts
  • Zone 20 — An atmosphere where a cloud of combustible dust in the air is present frequently, continuously or for long periods.
  • Zone 21 — An atmosphere where a cloud of combustible dust in the air is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.
  • Zone 22 — An atmosphere where a cloud of combustible dust in the air is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for only a short period.

All Carltsoe Safety Tools are laser engraved according to Ex/ATEX classifications and our own marking procedure. ATEX guidelines will be provided upon request.

Product liability, quality control, testing and customer service are a priority at Carltsoe. Carltsoe is an ISO9001:2000 certified company, and our Tools are recommended and certified by several international organizations such as BVQI, DNV, Force Technologies and the Danish Navy. Carltsoe Safety Tools are continuously spark-proof tested according to our strict test procedure (CST Test).

Because of the heat treatment processes, Carltsoe Copper-Beryllium Tools (CuBe2) have a Rockwell C hardness between 33 – 45. Carltsoe Aluminium-Bronze Tools have a Rockwell C Hardness between 23 – 35.

All Carltsoe Safety Tools have a lifetime warranty against breakage or performance failure under normal use.

All Box/Ring Ended Carltsoe Safety Tools are manufactured with Carltsoe’s Round Corner.
Carltsoe’s Round Corner design prevents damage to the bolt head and provides very high tensile strength.
All Carltsoe pliers and screwdrivers have an ergonomic, two-component handle. A unique handle grip design (your choice of fiberglass or wood) prevents slipping.
Drop forged construction ensures high strength and long life. Tools are designed according to DIN Standard.
If you don’t see it… ask. Carltsoe manufactures custom designs upon request.There is a Carltsoe Safety Tool Kit for any job:

Socket Sets
Wall-mounted Carltsoe Tool Kit
Custom Designed Tool Kit
Heavy Duty ABS Plastic Boxes
Wood Boxes

Safety standards for grinding Copper-Beryllium Alloys, or for other operations that may generate dust, are established by OSHA and recorded in the Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.134 and 1910.1000.

Carltsoe Safety Tools must only be ground or reshaped by companies approved for grinding such material, according to OSHA regulations.

MSDS (Safety Data Sheet) / Bulletin can be provided upon request or can be downloaded from our web site: www.carltsoe.com

Carltsoe Safety Tools should not be used in contact with acetylene. Acetylene may react with copper to form an explosive acetylides. Tools containing less than fifty percent copper, may be used in an acetylene environment.

Download CS Unitec Non-Sparking Safety Tool Catalog (PDF, 9.5MB)