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Pipe Wrench
Used to grip and turn pipes or fittings. Typically applied in plumbing onboard ships for maintenance or repair work.
Hacksaw
A fine-toothed saw with a blade under tension in a frame, used for cutting materials such as metal piping or plastic.
Multimeter
An electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit, used for troubleshooting electrical problems and ensuring voltage levels are correct.
Hammer
A tool with a heavy head mounted on a handle, used for delivering an impact to an object. Essential for various tasks around a ship.
Locking Pliers
A versatile tool that can be locked into position, using an over-center action. Handy for gripping seized or stripped nuts or bolts onboard.
Wire Stripper
A small, hand-held device used to strip the electrical insulation from electric wires, essential in electrical wiring tasks.
Socket Set
A collection of sockets of varying sizes for use with a ratchet handle. It allows for the handling of different sized bolts and nuts, commonly used in machinery maintenance.
Hydraulic Jack
A lifting device used for raising heavy machinery or hull sections. It operates based on hydraulic pressure.
Allen Wrench (Hex Key)
A tool of hexagonal cross-section for driving bolts and screws that have hexagonal sockets, often used in areas with limited access.
Chipping Hammer
This hand tool is used for removing slag from welded joints and surfaces. It is an essential tool in shipbuilding and repair during welding operations.
Torque Wrench
A tool used to apply a specific torque to a fastener, such as a nut or bolt, crucial for engine assembly and maintenance to ensure proper tightness.
Screwdriver
A tool with a flat or Phillips head used to turn screws, essential for assembling or disassembling components onboard ships.
Oscilloscope
An electronic test instrument that allows observation of constantly varying signal voltages, typically used to diagnose equipment malfunctions or calibrate instruments.
Caliper
A measuring tool used to determine the distance between two opposing sides of an object, often used for precision tasks and inspections.
Pressure Gauge
An instrument used for measuring the condition of a fluid (liquid or gas) that is specified by the force that the fluid would exert, when at rest, on a unit area. Widely used in monitoring ship systems such as boilers, fuel systems, and hydraulic systems.
Dial Indicator
A precision measuring tool used to measure small distances or angles, and ensure the precision of rotating parts in engines and pumps.
Bearing Puller
A tool used for removing bearings from shafts or housings, ensuring safety and preventing damage to the machinery.
Impact Wrench
A socket wrench power tool designed to deliver high-torque output with minimal exertion by the user, used to loosen or tighten bolts and nuts rapidly.
Crowbar
Used as a lever either to force apart two objects or to remove nails, it is also utilized for general dismantling work in shipbreaking.
Pneumatic Drill
A type of drill that runs on compressed air, used for heavy-duty drilling such as through bulkheads and heavy steel components.
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