Plant Tools & Their Uses | Basic knowledge of Industrial Tools | Power Tools | Noematic Tools

1. 🔧 Wrenches / Spanners

Use: Tighten or loosen bolts and nuts.

Types: Adjustable wrench, combination spanner, socket wrench.

How to Use: Fit the wrench to the nut/bolt size and turn clockwise to tighten, counter-clockwise to loosen.

2. 🪛 Screwdrivers

Use: Drive or remove screws.

Types: Flathead, Phillips, Torx, Hex.

How to Use: Match the screwdriver tip to the screw head and apply pressure while turning.

3. 🔨 Hammer

Use: Drive nails, fit parts, break objects.

Types: Claw hammer, ball-peen hammer, sledgehammer.

How to Use: Grip the handle firmly and strike the target with controlled force.

4. 🪚 Pliers

Use: Grip, bend, or cut wires and small parts.

Types: Needle-nose, slip-joint, cutting pliers.

How to Use: Open the handles, place the object between jaws, and squeeze to grip or cut.

5. 📏 Measuring Tools

Use: Measure length, angles, or diameters.

Types:

Tape Measure – for general length measurement.

Caliper (Vernier/Digital) – for precise internal and external measurements.

Micrometer – for very small dimensions.

How to Use:

Use tape for rough measurements.

For calipers/micrometers, ensure correct placement and read scale carefully.

6. 🪵 Allen Keys / Hex Keys

Use: Tighten or loosen hex socket bolts.

How to Use: Insert the correct-size key into the hex socket and turn.

7. 🔌 Multimeter

Use: Measure voltage, current, resistance (electrical troubleshooting).

How to Use:

Set the correct mode (e.g., voltage, continuity).

Connect probes to circuit points.

Read the value on the screen.

8. 🛠 Cutting Tools

Use: Cut metal, wires, pipes, etc.

Types:

Hacksaw – for metal.

Wire cutter – for cables.

Utility knife – for light cutting.

How to Use: Secure the item, then cut steadily using proper pressure.

9. 🪤 Files and Rasps

Use: Smooth or shape metal, plastic, or wood.

How to Use: Hold the handle, push forward with pressure, and pull back lightly.

10. 🧯 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

While not tools in the traditional sense, these are critical:

Safety glasses – Eye protection

Gloves – Hand safety

Helmet – Head protection

Earplugs – Hearing protection

Steel-toe boots – Foot protection

📌 Summary Table
Tool Primary Use Field
Wrench Tighten/loosen bolts Mechanical, general
Screwdriver Drive/remove screws All
Pliers Grip, cut wires Electrical, mechanical
Hammer Driving, fitting, breaking Construction, repair
Caliper Precision measuring Mechanical, machining
Multimeter Electrical measurements Electrical, HVAC
Allen Keys Hex bolts Machinery, assembly
Hacksaw Cutting metal Mechanical, plumbing
File Smooth edges Fabrication