Butts boosts safety with spring compressor range
Workshop equipment supplier JHM Butt has outlined the safety advantages of its coil spring compressor range, suitable for light commercial applications.
“In today’s modern workshop, safety is paramount and should be considered as a top priority relating to any tasks undertaken,” said the company.
“Vehicle workshops have a duty of care to protect staff and to ensure that they have the right tools to undertake the tasks required of them.
“Replacing vehicle springs is now commonplace but the task of compressing them is very dangerous. Coil spring compressors have to develop over 1,000 kilos of force to compress most springs but if released in an unrestrained way, it can be very dangerous if not fatal.”
The company continued: “The Semad ‘Simply’ range of coil spring compressors from JHM Butt and our distributors offer workshops a range of spring compressors which all feature the patented hook system and safety features for maximum operator protection.”
The equipment offers 2,400kg of compression force and 440mm of ram stroke length. Its ease of use makes it a valuable piece of equipment for any workshop, says Butts.
“Just load the spring into the bottom two jaws, line up the centre to make sure it’s straight, then lift the carriage to meet with the top two jaws and line up accordingly.”
The equipment takes 30 seconds to set up, says the company, and is safe, easy, and quick to use, saving time and money.
“The spring compressors all have a robust triple bar protection cage providing full safety for the operator,” added the firm.
“The machine will also not operate unless the cage is lowered and locked in to place ensuring the unit is used correctly and safely at all times. Lastly, there is a safety cable which passes through the spring and locks into place ensuring it keeps the spring in the machine at all times even if used incorrectly.”
