Bronze wedges
Bronze wedges, also known as shims or keys, serve as essential striking tools in various industries. Their tapered shape with a pointed tip of approximately 0.5 millimetres requires only minimal insertion space. They efficiently spread objects and create openings where other lifting devices fall short. These non-sparking wedges are particularly crucial in potentially explosive environments. Various branches of industry use this type of tool, known as non-sparking tools. Bronze tools come into their own in sectors such as:
- Chemical and petrochemical industry
- On oil tankers and in the offshore industry
- Storage tanks and tank transport
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Electricity and nuclear power plants
The advantages of bronze wedges over steel wedges
Bronze offers significant advantages over steel, especially in terms of safety. An important aspect is that bronze does not spark compared to steel. This is particularly beneficial in environments where the risk of sparking can be dangerous, such as in explosive or flammable atmospheres. Bronze’s ability not to spark significantly reduces the risk of fire or explosion, making it a safer choice for the above applications.








