CK TOOLS
TAKING THE EFFICIENT ROUTE
Graham Godfrey, brand manager at CK tools, highlights the importance of tool and
equipment selection in order to tackle the efficiency issues faced by tradesmen.
E
fficiency is a major part of
any tradesman’s role, with
speed and finish leaving a
lasting impression on the
customer. Using quality
tools that are designed
specifically for the task at hand enables
electricians to complete projects
much more efficiently, and as every
professional knows, this often translates
into financial gain.
Cable routing is one such task that
can prove time consuming, preventing
electricians from working efficiently,
ultimately, having a negative impact
on the finished result of a job. Typical
inefficiencies that can complicate the
task at hand include harmful splintering,
difficulty accessing tight corners and
working in dimly lit areas.
CK tools works in collaboration with
tradesmen to help shape tool innovation,
before, during and after development –
ensuring that the end-product is what
the end-user needs to facilitate quick and
efficient job completion.
In addressing both timesaving and
proficiency, CK tools has launched a
range of next generation cable rods,
which enhance its extensive range of
cable routing tools. The CK MightyRod
Pro range fuses a series of technological
advances to deliver optimum performance
and efficiency.
A durable, 100 per
cent splinter-proof
coating prevents
harmful splintering.
The Spira-Flex rod is
perfect for accessing
tight corners, bends
or obstacles.
No more splinters
SplinterShield is one such feature,
delivering a significant advance in cable
rod technology and a European first.
This durable, 100 per cent splinter-
proof coating fully encases the inner
fibreglass rod to prevent harmful and
painful splintering.
Available in three different degrees
of rigidity for different applications, CK
tools offers a 7mm rigid rod for overhead
use, a 6mm flexible rod for everyday
applications, and a 4mm super-flexible
rod. There is also a mini-coiled spring
steel Flexi Lead that aids navigation
through obstacles and around bends.
Other options include the splinter-
proof MightyRod Pro Glo. This glow-
in-the-dark, phosphorescent rod not
only brings light to low light working
conditions, it also eliminates the risk of
painful splinters.
Access tight bends
Completing the MightyRod Pro range
is the super-flexible 1m Spira-Flex
rod, which is perfect for accessing
tight corners, bends or obstacles.
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Cable & Cable Management
Manufactured from an advanced
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material
with a helical profile, the Spira-Flex
rod reduces friction as it rides across
surfaces, making the act of pulling
and pushing a run of rods far easier,
particularly in conduits or trunking where
there is cabling already in situ.
The new range comes with a series
of accessories including the triple-fixed
Mighty-Fix connectors which offer a
secure connector to rod bond to prevent
disconnection during heavy load jobs.
With a tensile strength in excess of
275kg, the average weight of three grown
men, the slim profile of this zinc-plated
steel connector also reduces snagging
and provides accessibility through
smaller holes.
To meet customer demand with
speed and efficiency, electricians must
ensure they have a good selection of
tools that are designed for the job and fit
for purpose. Not only will this increase
productivity, it will also enable them to
drive greater profits.
For further information visit:
www.ck-tools.com.