An introduction to the K&S Metals range of hammers

Of all of the metal components that you might require from the metal fabrication experts here at K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net), ranging from stainless steel components and brass components to cable dispensers, manhole cover lifters and tap reseaters, you might not have given as much thought to our broad selection of hammers.

In this area, too, all of the usual strengths of our company are apparent, from our 100 per cent OEM capabilities to the low labour costs that we can pass on from our Chinese factory.

Get in touch with K&S Metals for fabricated hammers such as...

·         Rubber mauls, made from the highest quality rubber materials for the driving of stakes, piles and wedges, tiling, paving, auto bodywork etc.

·         Steel hammers, for those wanting industry-leading power and durability from their hammer

·         Carpenters hammers (claw hammers) for carpenters needing to pound nails into an object, in addition to extracting them

·         Masons hammers, for those needing to combine a flat traditional face with a short or long chisel-shaped blade, enabling the chipping off of edges and small pieces of stone

·         Soft face hammers/dead blow hammers. We can cast, machine and powder coat these popular hand tools in Zl102 aluminium casting, doing any casting product to your request

·         Soft face hammers in zinc materials. These beautiful, long lived hammers can be press-casted or sand-casted, and have a polished chromium coating.

Whichever type of hammer you choose, you will want it to be effective at the most basic tasks, including the driving of nails, the forging of metal, the breaking apart of objects and the fitting of parts. It will therefore need to be designed and manufactured to a high standard for extended periods of productive work, with no need for rapid replacement.

These requirements are why we apply the same highly rated metal fabrication principles to our hammers as we do to every one of our other metal, plasic and composite components.

We have been based in China for some 16 years now, specifically in Ningbo a mere 20 minutes from Ningbo international airport, but in that time, we have realised the importance of giving our customers a fluent and no-nonsense English speaker at the end of the phone, so that they can be guided through the supply process from the country.

Such a person will have the highest level of expertise in design and engineering, and will ensure that whether you have ordered hammers or instead fall prevention, washdown guns, aluminium castings and/or all manner of other fabricated metal items, they will not only arrive in the customer's hands in good time, but will not merely resemble the items of competitors. That's the difference with K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net).

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Why should metal be powder coated rather than painted?

When you enquire about certain products that we offer here at K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net), such as our safety barriers, you may be given the option to have them powder coated. Certainly, this is not the only finishing option that you can specify for your metal components, with zinc plating being another speciality of ours, but perhaps the most obvious alternative to powder coating is simply having the metal painted. What makes powder coating the better option for your next order with us?

Painting metal was, after all, the norm prior to the development of powder coating as a direct alternative in the 1940s and 1950s. One of the problems with paint is that it bonds poorly with items created via metal fabrication, with only a certain amount of paint also able to be applied before the maximum thickness is reached. Powder coating, in contrast, ensures a rather more uniform coating on metal. The coat can be thicker, in addition to offering greater durability and resistance against scratching, peeling, rusting and cracking.

Another major attraction for those who turn to us for metal components is our extremely competitive pricing, and sure enough, powder coating is highly cost-effective, on account of the recyclability of the overspray. This cuts down on wasted paint, not to mention hazardous waste. The powder coating process itself is easy to understand for those purchasing the likes of fall prevention products from us. First, the coat of powder material is applied to an item. Secondly, the powder needs to be cured.

The application of the powder can be done with an electrostatic gun, from which the powder is sprayed. Alternatively - and this happens less often - the item can be dipped into a fluidised bed. To cure the powder, the item needs to be heated up in a gas-fired convection bake oven. This results in the powder melting and forming a smooth film. Although it has long been customary for the powder to require curing for 10 to 15 minutes at 400 degrees F (204 degrees C), subsequent technological developments have brought further energy savings that can be passed onto the customer, with powders now able to be cured at lower temperatures of 300 to 325 degrees F (149 to 163 degrees C).

Once the curing process concludes, the products are left to cool off, leaving a very rugged and absolutely flawless finish - as is necessary given the required applications of such products in industries including construction. The inexpensiveness, environmental friendliness and long-lasting durability of powder finishes has made them widespread in metal fabrication. But whatever components you request from K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net), from hand tools to tube spanners, we can ensure that the item meets your exact specification and sports the most appropriate finish for the task in hand.

Editor’s Note: K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

The many possible construction fall prevention measures

Construction is one of the industries that we serve most with aluminium, brass and stainless steel components here at K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net), but it is also unquestionably one of the most dangerous industries. Injuries and deaths from falls at construction sites are sadly reported all too often, with heavy fines routinely forthcoming from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK. Layers of legislation are devoted to ensuring the highest standards of construction industry safety, and many measures can be taken.

It’s very normal for construction workers to be involved with high-rise buildings, in which case, scaffolding is required to support those working higher up the structure. Scaffolding is used for all manner of services, ranging from painting and roof repair to window cleaning. Although scaffolding has definitely proved to be an efficient solution over many years of use, there have still been deaths due to workers slipping accidentally. This has led to the adoption of harnesses as another fall prevention measure. It involves the secure fastening of a durable rope or belt onto the worker’s waist, meaning that even if they do fall – from any height – they can survive.

Safety nets have also been used a great deal in the past as a fall prevention measure. These stretchable nets can serve as a secondary solution to cover for the possibility of a broken harness, surrounding the structure and catching anyone who falls from the building. Incidentally, such nets can also catch any other items that fall from the structure, ensuring that they don’t break – as would often be the case if they were left to fall to the ground. In that sense, the nets can save on the costs of vital equipment as well as lives.

But of course, that last point does raise another question: what about those people in close vicinity of the building below? Fall prevention measures are ultimately intended for their safety as well as that of construction workers at high heights, given that even a simple nail falling from height can be fatal to anyone it hits at street level. Often, it isn’t a nail, but something much more substantial and even more dangerous, such as a metal pole, concrete slab or large brick, that ends up falling from height. Naturally, construction firms have a huge responsibility to get such safety measures right, and in the case of each project, the location will need to be studied and risk prevention methods carefully considered with the assistance of a health and safety consultant.

The leading metal fabrication specialist, K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net) is proud to do its bit to help to ensure the highest levels of construction site safety for those working at height, with a range of safety barriers, scaffolding and other fall prevention products being available. Items can be made to the client company’s request and the surface either powder coated or zinc plated, so that the most specialised of needs can be met.

Editor’s Note: K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

The many possible construction fall prevention measures

Construction is one of the industries that we serve most with aluminium, brass and stainless steel components here at K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net), but it is also unquestionably one of the most dangerous industries. Injuries and deaths from falls at construction sites are sadly reported all too often, with heavy fines routinely forthcoming from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK. Layers of legislation are devoted to ensuring the highest standards of construction industry safety, and many measures can be taken.

It’s very normal for construction workers to be involved with high-rise buildings, in which case, scaffolding is required to support those working higher up the structure. Scaffolding is used for all manner of services, ranging from painting and roof repair to window cleaning. Although scaffolding has definitely proved to be an efficient solution over many years of use, there have still been deaths due to workers slipping accidentally. This has led to the adoption of harnesses as another fall prevention measure. It involves the secure fastening of a durable rope or belt onto the worker’s waist, meaning that even if they do fall – from any height – they can survive.

Safety nets have also been used a great deal in the past as a fall prevention measure. These stretchable nets can serve as a secondary solution to cover for the possibility of a broken harness, surrounding the structure and catching anyone who falls from the building. Incidentally, such nets can also catch any other items that fall from the structure, ensuring that they don’t break – as would often be the case if they were left to fall to the ground. In that sense, the nets can save on the costs of vital equipment as well as lives.

But of course, that last point does raise another question: what about those people in close vicinity of the building below? Fall prevention measures are ultimately intended for their safety as well as that of construction workers at high heights, given that even a simple nail falling from height can be fatal to anyone it hits at street level. Often, it isn’t a nail, but something much more substantial and even more dangerous, such as a metal pole, concrete slab or large brick, that ends up falling from height. Naturally, construction firms have a huge responsibility to get such safety measures right, and in the case of each project, the location will need to be studied and risk prevention methods carefully considered with the assistance of a health and safety consultant.

The leading metal fabrication specialist, K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net) is proud to do its bit to help to ensure the highest levels of construction site safety for those working at height, with a range of safety barriers, scaffolding and other fall prevention products being available. Items can be made to the client company’s request and the surface either powder coated or zinc plated, so that the most specialised of needs can be met.

Editor’s Note: K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

Ensure the safety of your construction site workers

All too often, it seems, we hear new reports of a construction worker in some part of the world falling to their death from a perilous height, along with lamentations that it all could have been avoided if only basic health and safety measures had been adopted. It’s certainly something that we are too used to hearing here at K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net), which is why we take pride in offering vital equipment, like scaffolding and safety barriers.

However, it takes more than some mere equipment to adequately protect your workers – as essential as it is. Wherever you are in the world, certain principles remain the same. With the right safety measures in place as a result of simple preparation, your workers will feel better able to focus on the job in hand, meaning greater productivity and faster and superior results. A workforce that follows safety procedures is also one that can better handle everyday construction site tasks in the most efficient manner. A plan in advance just makes basic sense for everyone involved.

The hazards of a construction site are numerous, and range from falling debris and malfunctioning equipment to risks of fire and falling. Simply carrying out regular maintenance on the construction site can greatly defend against many of the dangers. It tends to involve keeping heavy machinery and vehicles in optimal working condition, as well as ensuring the basic cleanliness of the site to ward off the possibility of your workers slipping on dusty floors or being hit by a plank falling from scaffolding. Even a fire could easily be caused, for instance, by sparks igniting flammable materials left on the floor. Hand tools, equipment and building materials should also be well-organised and stored.

The safety of a construction site is also greatly assisted by workers using the right equipment, in the right way. Workers can harm themselves and others if they use equipment improperly or carelessly, in addition to wrecking expensive equipment and causing damage to property. Adequate training can greatly minimise these risks. Here at K&S Metals, we stock items ranging from manhole cover lifters and hand tools to aluminium castings and tap reseaters, and cannot sufficiently stress the importance of workers having the right training and experience in the use of them.

Safety equipment from K&S Metals

We take pride in the wide range of tools for those involved in the construction and plumbing trades that we stock in our comprehensive online store. Not only do your workers need and deserve the right tools to do the job, but they should also know that you have invested in the right safety equipment. To that end, we stock various scaffolding, safety rails and fall prevention products, manufactured in our factory some 20 minutes from the city centre of Ningbo in China.

To find out more about our full breadth of expertise encompassing all aspects of metal fabrication, brass components and more, simply visit the K&S Metals website at http://www.ksmetals.net.

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Why should you purchase your metal products from K&S Metals?

When you are looking for the most dependable metal fabrication specialist, stocking products like hammers, valves, plumbing tools, forgings and more, you might want to consider the merits of K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net). The company may be based in the Chinese city of Ningbo, but it is fully foreign managed and invested, which means that you can always speak to a fluent English speaker who understands the needs of British design and engineering firms.

Firms with a need for metal products like aluminium castings are often anxious to ensure that they receive a highly responsive, bespoke service from a company that knows how to cater to the most specialised of needs. K&S Metals is such a company, as it makes all of the products that are displayed on its website within the walls of its own, 100% OEM factory. That means that the resultant products really have been designed to the most exacting standards, to the most specific requirements.

Although the firm has spent some 16 years in China, it does not have any Chinese partners, instead being entirely devoted to the manufacture and supply of the highest quality products to clients like you. The entire product range includes lineman’s tools such as flexi ends, rod fittings, end fittings and marrying sets, while the selection of safety rails encompasses scaffolding/fall prevention and powder coated or Zn plated roofing safety rails, among other items. It’s also possible to choose from various washdown guns and hammers, the latter consisting of claw hammers, soft face hammers, mason hammers, rubber mauls and more.

Elsewhere in the extensive product range of K&S Metals, one can find stainless steel valves and fittings, wallplate elbows, bronze valves, brass valves, plastic and bakelite fittings, steel lost wax castings, stainless steel tapware and more. A comprehensive selection of plumbing tools also exists for those that require a tap reseater, spanner or drain test plugs, the latter able to be made from aluminium or steel, while the company can also OEM per customer request using in house machinery for tube bending, plasma cutting, edm, CNC lathes, mills, presses etc.

Located about 20 minutes from Ningbo city centre, which can itself be reached by car from Shanghai Pudong international airport in two and a half hours, K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net) is ready to respond to your enquiry, and will give you simple answers and high quality products as part of a genuine ‘no nonsense’ service. Contact our technical team to find out more about the attributes and applications of our well-engineered products, which include brass components, cable dispensers, manhole cover lifters and more.

Editor’s Note: K&S Metals (http://www.ksmetals.net) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.