FUNCTIONAL INDIVIDUAL TOOL FOR PREPARING ELECTRICAL TOOL WIRES DURING INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Abstract
Compliance with the required quality during installation and repair work requires a comprehensive approach from the owner or staff. This approach is based simultaneously on the use of modern professional tools and materials, the quality and functional tasks of which are justified by the time and conditions of use. Materials for installation work differ by purpose, type, manufacturer's brands, cost, etc. If we talk about the topic of this publication, such materials are conductors of electric current in the form of wires, as well as tips of various shapes and sizes. The use of the latter significantly improves the quality of installation work, gives the assembled control panel a relatively aesthetic appearance, and the personnel - much more comfortable conditions when performing direct clamping of conductors in certain contacts of electrical devices. High-quality performance of installation work is possible with the use of modern equipment and tools. Drawing parallels with the tool that specialists used a few decades ago and what they use now, it becomes clear a significant step forward in terms of comfort for personnel and comparatively better performance of tasks. This article presents an analysis of the functional features of several tools for preparing conductors for installation. Such tools include: insulation strippers, side cutters, pliers, knives with removable blades, etc. It has been established that a relatively high-quality installation is possible with the use of a professional tool, including a multifunctional one. A comprehensive approach in the performance of all appropriate operations makes it possible to obtain conductors with tips of the required shape, size and configuration. The effectiveness of using a modern tool is fully justified. The advantages of carrying out installation work with the pressing of conductors are presented. This work confirms the effectiveness of using a professional multifunctional tool for preparing conductors for installation. It was established that due to the use of one, but multifunctional tool, it is possible to perform a complete technology of wire preparation for installation in an electrical control panel.
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