Draper tools discusses the recent additions to its EV tooling range.
We all know that EVs are becoming more and more popular, and the SMMT has backed this up with the data. What was once an oddity to see (but not hear) driving along the road is now commonplace. What is less common, however, is finding one turning up at your garage. But, to think that the trend will continue would be as misguided as saying ten years ago: “Electric vehicles? They’ll never catch on”. Those who saw the tide turning and were quick to adapt are now reaping the benefits. Luckily, it’s not too late for your garage to prepare for the inevitable influx of battery-powered vehicles that will soon need your skills and attention – even if it’s only for a routine service.
As working on high voltage battery vehicles poses a safety risk, you could be missing out on this growing market simply by not having the right tools for the job. Whether it’s regular maintenance or major repairs, it’s important for workshops to have the proper insulated, VDE approved tools to safely carry out work on hybrid or electric vehicles.
Draper Tools has recently added a range of VDE socketry to its XP1000 VDE series of hand tools. This includes socket sets and individual accessories, designed for use with electric and hybrid vehicles. Part of the high-quality XP1000 range, they’re manufactured from tough chrome vanadium steel, correctly hardened and tempered and chrome plated and feature the Draper Hi- Torq 6-point drive system.
Every item in the XP1000 VDE socket series is manufactured to exacting DIN standards and individually certified to EN 60900. For safe live working each socket has been tested to 10,000 volts, ensuring their ability to work at 1,000V AC or 1,500V DC. The patented tapered working end of the socket and the protective coating makes the sockets more durable in any tough working environment.
A highlight of XP1000 automotive range for EV and hybrids is its three comprehensive VDE socket sets in 3/8 in, ½ in, and ¼ in. size. The VDE sets all come securely packed in a tough blow mould case, for easy storage and portability. The high-quality closed cell EVA foam inner of the rugged plastic carry case also prevents the sockets being damaged during transportation to the worksite – prolonging the working life of the set.
These sets are just part the range, there are also individual VDE sockets, VDE extension bars, VDE ratchets and a revisable ratchet in the XP1000 collection too as well as VDE pliers and screwdrivers – all backed up by Draper’s lifetime warranty on hand tools.
