Monday, December 19, 2016

Run a Maintenance Plan for Your Tools and Equipment



Many times it happens that the smallest and the least expensive tools play a significant role in fixing the problem. It is vital to take care of your tools to support your business. In the absence of these small tools, your employees cannot do their jobs efficiently. As an employer it is imperative on your part to invest in Tool Control Foam in your boxes for maximum productivity. Here are a couple of reasons why all the companies must have an ongoing maintenance plan inspected at regular intervals.

Taking Care of Your Tools
When you take care of your tools and use high quality Tool Foam in tool boxes, it shows how much they mean to you. This will also teach your workers to take care of the resources you have invested in as well as to create an impression on your employees that you pay attention to the smallest details. You know how these items are treated. Investing in toolboxes will create a unique system of accountability and your employees will get motivated to take care of company resources properly. An optimized workspace is often kept cleaner and improves employee morale.

Maintenance
Maintenance ensures that every equipment or tool, whether it is small or big, is working properly. The chance of breakdown or malfunction is decreased if you take proper care of your tools. This means fewer accidents in the workplace and better productivity.

It is natural that if you keep your tools cleaned and equipment oiled properly, then your technicians will work better. Do you know even the highly skilled professionals cannot achieve quality results if they use substandard tools. Poorly maintained tools can lead to poor quality which can tarnish the image of your company, whereas properly maintained tools will bring a higher level of satisfaction to your customers because they will enjoy higher quality products. It is easier to work when there is no clutter, your workspace is organized, this enables employee’s to focus on their production related tasks and create a higher quality product. When working with properly maintained tools you don’t have to worry about the breakdown or the level of their accuracy when finishing a given task. You can use good quality Tool Box Foam Sheets for creating a customized tool box. Use Foam Cut Outs for your equipment, these small things will increase the morale of your staff. 

Resources which your employees will take out in the field should look better and will promote your company and leave a positive impression on your customer’s mind. Customers will notice if your workers use rusted gear or poorly maintained tools stored improperly in overly full mis-sized toolboxes. Regular maintenance will also reveal which tools are not working properly and you can repair them before being onsite with a customer.


Friday, October 28, 2016

How to Make a Tool Organizer Catered to Your Requirements?



If you work with different types of tools, you may have noticed that they easily get disorganized. This can happen to anyone using the tools. Truck drivers have a toolbox in their trucks and home owners also have them in their homes. Many times it happens that large tools get stolen. The key to keep both types of tools small as well as large safe from being stolen or disorganized is to use a toolbox.

The best tool organizer is the one which you have customized by yourself to cater to your individual requirements. There are different types of toolboxes available; you are supposed to select them on the basis of tools and the frequency with which you will use them. In order to keep them organized you can use foam Tool Control Kits.

In order to help you find a better solution, here are a couple of tips. You can apply these tips for cutting foam and using your tool box in a unique way best suited to your application.

Creating a Layout
It doesn’t matter which kind of foam liner you are using, you have to cut it as per the size of your toolbox. To make the best use of your foam kits, make a plan first, then start cutting the Foam For Toolboxes. First keep all the tools on the top of your foam; this will help you consider what the best arrangement is. You should keep all your tools together near each other. Use all the space of your Custom Tool Foam box wisely. You may have a preference where you can keep your most frequently used tools. You can keep them in the front of the drawer; this will help you access them quickly. 

When you have the specific layout to cater your individual requirements, you can trace all the tools with a pencil or a marker, and then start cutting.

Use the Right Tools to Cut Toolbox Foam
Our foam tool organizers and foam sheets are resistant to water and other chemicals. These Industrial Foam Sheets are closed cell and they are manufactured from durable material for long life. This does not mean that cutting the foam is difficult; you can do it easily if you use the right tools for cutting.

The most popular tool to cut foam is a utility blade or an X-Acto knife. They are smaller in size, which allows you to cut your toolbox foam and small shapes without any trouble.

You may also use a “hot knife”, this is manufactured by various companies such as X-acto or Dremel. It is a soldering iron with a blade tip, it will allow for easy cutting. We recommend making cuts and then wiping the blade clean with a rag. Be careful as the blade is hot.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Find the Right Tool Storage Box for Your Requirement



Not only mechanics and production workers face the problem of disorganized tools, an average person has to face this problem quite often as well. The only answer to this problem is to start organizing your tools. This will save valuable time and your tools from getting lost. Proper storage will also keep them rust and dust free. In the present situation, toolboxes are designed to hold different kinds of objects; it is not limited for hardware use only. If you work with your hands, then you already know finding the right tool when you need it is critical. When you have the right tool for the job, you can complete your task quickly with minimal wasted time.

Using the right toolbox will also keep your work area neat and clean. While transporting or moving from one place to another, you will be able to manage your tools properly.

Aluminum Toolbox
These kinds of toolboxes are used for light duty work and they are reliable for any kind of job. These toolboxes will safeguard everything which is inside the toolbox by using Tool Foam Sheets. You may have seen photographers and computer technicians using aluminum boxes to keep their equipment safe from any kind of damage. Inside these toolboxes you can use toolbox foam, making these boxes a perfect place for your valuable gadgets.



Toolbox for Kids
This may sound strange, but there are different types of toolboxes available for kids to store their toys. It happens with every child that they change their mind while playing, when they change their mind they leave everything lying on the ground and move out for another game. This is annoying for most of the parents especially when they are living in a small place or they are in enclosed spaces like cars. Using a lightweight plastic toolbox will solve the problem and you can carry it wherever you go. These toolboxes are available in bright colors and after purchasing them, you can cut the Custom Tool Box Foam as needed. 

If you want to get the information as how to cut the Tool Kits Foam to size please contact us or google foam cutting.