BMG's new slogging tools for efcient tightening and loosening of bolts and nuts

BMG's extensive range of tools and equipment now encompasses the versale Slogging Hammer and Wheel Slogger, developed and manufactured locally by precision engineering andtoolingspecialists,SloggingInternaonal.

“ThenewSloggingHammerandWheelSlogger series, which is used to loosen and ghten boltsandnutsquicklyandeasily,alsoimproves safety for operators,” explains Andrew Johns, business unit manager, tools and equipmentBMG “There are many advantages of this system over convenonal slogging methods. Producvity is significantly improved because downme is minimal and these tools are handled easily, safely and efficiently bya single operator When the Slogging Hammer is used in combinaon with the Wheel Slogger, applicaonsaresignificantlyextended.

“The Slogging Hammer was originally designed to improve operator safety when loosening bolts and nuts by tradional methods – hammer and slogging spanner. A wheel version was subsequently developed to improve the operaon of pipe and spanner, synonymouswiththelooseningofcommercial vehiclewheelnuts.

“The Slogging Hammer is suitable for use in diverse industries, including mining, chemical and petrochemical plants, agriculture, construconandcivilengineering,aswellasin power staons, shipping and offshore oil rigs. This versale tool, in Wheel Slogger version, enables the safe and effortless loosening of nuts and bolts in earthmoving equipment, as well as military, freight and commercial vehicles.”

Safety features of the Slogging Hammer include a built-in hand-grip, which means there is no need for the operator's hand to be near the impact zone and an eye bolt prevents accidents in overhead working condions. No heavy liing is necessary, as only the sha weight needs to be managed. This tool is used easily in confined spaces and in areas that are normally difficult to access. The Slogging Hammer provides greater direct impact, ensuring the job is completed quickly and safely, with fewer blows than with convenonalmethods.

TheSloggingHammerisavailablefromBMGin four size configuraons from M16 to M76 and inmodelsforopenair,underground,sparkfree andunderwaterenvironments.