Tool-Smith Launches Web Store

Posted on April 7, 2021 at 6:48 pm

Please visit our new Online Store at www.tool-smith.com. We’ve already added several of our core product lines to the store and are adding new lines all the time.

Current customers can sign up with their Tool-Smith account number to view orders, quotes, shipments, and invoices, and new customers can create accounts on the spot. Service orders are still viewable on our Repair Tracker and we will be merging these capabilities in a future release.

Open for Business

Posted on March 25, 2020 at 5:12 pm

Tool-Smith has been recognized as an Essential Business according to the guidelines of the Under Secretary of Defense. Industrial customers in essential industries such as power generation, water departments, fire departments, defense, steel manufacturing, industrial construction manufacturing, and automotive manufacturing have designated Tool-Smith as an essential supplier. We look forward to continuing to serve you.

The INSIGHT Connect Mobile App is Simple, Flexible and Capable

Posted on March 7, 2019 at 4:34 pm

The INSIGHT Connect Mobile App is Simple, Flexible and Capable 

The new INSIGHT Connect Mobile App enhances the simplicity and flexibility of Ingersoll Rand® QX Series cordless assembly tools. Instead of being tethered to a desktop to program tools, operators can stay productive, and mobile, on the plant floor and use the app to set and edit fastening settings on all QX Series tools.

 

Simple

  • Straightforward handling, programming and troubleshooting
  • User friendly, intuitive software – experts not required

Flexible

  • Accessible on any phone or tablet with offline capabilities
  • Quickly program torque and angle control configurations
  • Easily add tools to any existing or expanding manufacturing line with cloning feature
  • Back up all settings of a tool and retrieve cycle data for analysis with the app’s Back-up & Restore feature

Capable

  • Set up and edit one tightening configuration stored in a tool’s memory
  • Replaces old, technical ICS software with cordless capabilities
  • Integrates with Ingersoll Rand QXC, QXM, QXN and QXX series

The INSIGHT Connect app is free to download now in the Google Play™ store. Visit the INSIGHT Connect app page for updates: irtools.com/insightconnect.  Watch for continued enhancements and features in future releases.

APEX u-GUARD™ Anti-Mar Protective Covers 

Posted on March 1, 2019 at 8:04 pm

APEX u-GUARD™ Anti-Mar Protective Covers APEX is revolutionizing the market for covered assembly drive tools with its u-GUARD™ line of premium safety and anti-mar fastener drive tools. APEX u-GUARD™ covered tools successfully: Improve operator safety when using fastener tools Minimize scratches, chips, and dents from in-system damage and marring APEX u-GUARD™ free-spinning covers improve ergonomics and increase operator safety by significantly reducing or eliminating pinch points during glove use.

Full Article: APEX u-GUARD™ Anti-Mar Protective Covers | Tools | APEX Fastening Tools

Ingersoll Rand QX Ergonomic Tightening System and Yokota YS-e Transducerized Pulse Tools

Posted on February 19, 2019 at 8:25 pm

Ingersoll Rand® QX Series™ Ergonomic Tightening System and Yokota YS-e Transducerized Pulse Tools Reduce Torque Reaction in Assembly Operations

Today, Ingersoll Rand® introduces a new suite of cordless reduced reaction solutions for assembly processes in manufacturing. Reducing torque reaction in the fastening process doesn’t have to be complicated. The tools reduce the torque reaction operators experience during fastening to protect them from potential short- or long-term injury, while maintaining sacrificing accuracy and traceability.

The QX Series™ Ergonomic Tightening System (ETS) utilizes an ergonomically-enhanced motor control algorithm minimizes the average force experienced by the operator, protecting workers from injury. ETS delivers short pulses of energy into the fastener during tightening, so the operator safely retains control of the tool. ETS is available on the QX Series™ cordless fastening tools in pistol and right angle configurations that range from 1.6 to 80 Newton meters of torque. In addition to direct drive mode, the three single-parameter ETS modes:

  • Mode 1 – Ergonomic: ideal for applications on hard joints or ones that require difficult arm, wrist or tool angles.
  • Mode 2 – Performance: maintains the highest level of repeatability. This mode works well for numerous all-purpose fastening applications.
  • Mode 3 – Productivity: ideal for applications on soft joints or those that require high production rates.

The Ingersoll Rand® QX Series™ ETS is available now. For more information, visit www.IRTools.com/ETS.

The Yokota YS-e Cordless Transducerized Pulse Tools offer truly reactionless technology for applications requiring traceability and productivity. Leveraging a hydraulic pulse mechanism, the torque reaction is eliminated during the fastening process.  Manufacturers no longer need to sacrifice productivity in order to maintain control – the Yokota pulse tools are as productive as an impact tool, with the repeatability of a click wrench.

Yokota pulse tools come in a pistol configuration that range from 7 to 60 Newton meters. Tools can support up to four unique programs, and quantitative data collection helps manufacturers garner insights about productivity and quality.

The Yokota YS-e Pulse Tools will be available via Ingersoll Rand® starting in March 2019.

 

 

Ingersoll Rand QX Pistol Special Head Adapter

Posted on November 21, 2018 at 7:37 pm

The Ingersoll Rand® QX Pistol Special Head Adapter simplifies how manufacturers use specialty attachments for fastening operations with any Ingersoll Rand® QX Series™ pistol grip tool. The Special Head Adapter increases the flexibility of the QX Series™ tools and eliminates the need for challenging customization’s of the tool in order to integrate special attachments. Using the Special Adapter, manufacturers in the motor vehicle industry, heavy equipment, truck and bus, aerospace and general assembly sectors can leverage the closed-loop transducerized control of a QX Series™ tool while using a variety of industry-specific specialty attachments that have previously been challenging to integrate.

Ingersoll Rand UPtime Program

Posted on November 13, 2018 at 8:12 pm

INGERSOLL RAND UP TIME PROGRAM ORDERING FASTENING SYSTEMS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER New production lines, new applications and the need to have critical backup tools readily available are a part of everyday assembly environments. This creates a continuous demand for capable assembly tools with short lead times. With our UP time delivery program, you will have access to an extensive list of DC electric fastening systems that can be delivered within one week.  Ordering is fast, simple and hassle-free- finally al

llowing you the flexibility of swapping out components easily when you need to modify a workstation or rebalance your assembly line.

When you need it the most, Ingersoll Rand’s UP time delivery program will make sure your production line keeps moving- review the delivery guide below and contact your local Ingersoll Rand distributor today.  Other SKUs available, contact your sales representative for assistance.

You can find the UPtime product list here.

Source: Ingersoll Rand UPtime Program

AccuPulse HR Series – Panasonic Assembly Tools 

Posted on October 30, 2018 at 8:29 pm

Ingersoll Rand QX Series – How to set your tool torque 

Posted on October 18, 2018 at 9:00 pm

Aimco Announces New Gen IV ACE Controller Platform

Posted on October 2, 2018 at 8:47 pm

Aimco is pleased to announce the new Gen IV ACE Controller platform. The new controllers can run any Electric, Air, Battery, or Pulse transducerized tool in AIMCO’s portfolio. 

The AcraDyne Gen IV ACE Controller is the culmination of more than 40 years of Aimco serving industrial fastening customers with 17 years of designing and manufacturing DC tools that are Made in the USA. The Gen IV ACE Controller is a controller platform that will command every tool in the AIMCO arsenal. You now have the flexibility and freedom to control AcraDyne’s DC and Battery powered tools, Uryu’s DC, Air and Battery powered tools. The Gen IV ACE Controller platform is filled with countless advanced capabilities and features such as:

  • Bright LED Display – View torque, angle, bolt count, parameter set, job/sequence easily from a distance.
  • Optional 7″ Touch-screen Graphical Display with real time graphing for application review with on-board software that is the same on all devices.
  • Web browser based programming – Receive data on your PC, Tablet, Smartphone, or any other web capable device. You can use more than on device at a time – be in program mode on one device while reviewing real-time curves on another while watching tool diagnostics on a third.
  • 4 USB Ports – Backup and restore, update software and download data and curves
  • Rundown storage – 20,000 including the curves.
  • Event log – 5000
  • Programmable calibration and service charts.