Purpose: Efficiently cut through various materials without placing unnecessary strain on the operator''s upper limbs

Ergonomic guidelines: Reduce required force and awkward hand/wrist postures; recommended handle length is 5.5", recommended grip handle width is 1.6"

Photo source: Milwaukee

North America
Bosch
Hitachi
Tools Plus

Europe
Mafell
Milwaukee

Purpose: Select inline drills when working on a horizontal surface and a pistol grip design when working on a vertical surface to reduce mechanical stress on the upper limbs

Ergonomic guidelines: Recommended pistol grip handle length is 5.5" and 1.6" wide; recommended inline grip handle diameter is 1.6"; tool weight should not exceed 6 lb

Photo source: Milwaukee

North America
Milwaukee
Tools Plus
Toolsforless.com

Europe
Makita

Purpose: Screwdrivers, impact wrenches and nutrunners quickly secure and remover fasteners with minimal manual exertion, thereby reducing strain and awkward body postures associated with using manual tools

Ergonomic guidelines: Recommended pistol grip handle length is 5.5" and 1.6" wide; recommended inline grip handle diameter is 1.6"; tool weight should not exceed 6 lb

Photo source: Makita

North America
Bosch
Makita
Tools Plus

Europe
Milwaukee

Purpose: Vertical grinders, right-angle grinders, wheel grinders, sanders and polishers quickly and efficiently clean and polish a variety of surfaces, thereby reducing muscular effort and awkward body postures associated with manual grinding or polishing

Ergonomic guidelines: Recommended pistol grip handle length is 5.5" and 1.6" wide; recommended inline grip handle diameter is 1.6"; tool weight should not exceed 6 lb

Photo source: Milwaukee

North America
Milwaukee
Ingersoll Rand
Toolsforless.com

Europe
Makita

Purpose: Reduce forceful exertions and awkward body postures required when performing demolition and material removal applications such as swinging a sledge hammer or manually removing paint with a scraper

Ergonomic guidelines: Recommended pistol grip handle length is 5.5" and 1.6" wide; recommended inline grip handle diameter is 1.6"; tool weight should not exceed 6 lb

Photo source: Makita

North America
Hitachi
Makita
Tools-Plus.com

Europe
Milwaukee

Purpose: Reduce static, awkward upper body postures required during typical welding tasks

Ergonomic guidelines: Recommended pistol grip handle length is 5.5" and 1.6" wide; recommended inline grip handle diameter is 1.6"; tool weight should not exceed 6 lb

Photo source: Hobart Welders

North America
Hobart Welders
OXO Welding Equipment co.
Weldingmart.com

Europe
TPS Fronius