The Wiha TorqueVario VDE The ultimate electrician s screwdriver

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1 The Wiha TorqueVario VDE The ultimate electrician s screwdriver Neil Bush B.Eng (Hons) MIET National Account Manager Wiha Tools Ltd

2 Fire: nobody is to blame Both EDF Energy and East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service believe that there are over 800 house fires a year in the UK that start at the consumer unit or the cutout fuse. ESFRS estimate one in 30,000 homes per year EDF Energy estimate one in 34,000 homes per year. If you extrapolate that into 27 Million UK homes you will reach this awakening 800-a-year statistic. There is no finger-pointing and nobody is to blame. It is simply that there has never been an ideal solution in the market. Poor termination is known to be one of the leading causes of failure to electrical switchgear. The proper torqueing of the terminal screws is impossible to judge without the use of a standardised and calibrated torque-setting screwdriver. Under-torque and you risk arcing, hotspots and fires. Image shows how under-torqueing can be seen as hotspots with a thermal imaging camera. The white element is over 100 o C. Over-torque and you risk damaging the component or the thread, which in turn may lead to under-torqueing.

3 Convergence gives us choice Most electricians always use 1000V insulated VDE tools to safeguard themselves from any live circuitry. Most engineers are familiar with torque-setting screwdrivers and can rely on the accuracy that BS EN 6789 compliant units will achieve. The Wiha TorqueVario VDE now converges these qualities and brings choice to the electrician. It offers the 1000V insulated VDE safety that electricians seek and the quality and torque accuracy that engineers rely on. Image shows the TorqueVario VDE and a range of slimbit insert bits. Wiha Tools are asking for the TorqueVario VDE screwdriver to be recognised for this award because although we have an incredible break-through product we are such a small company that our biggest challenge is helping people know that a choice now exists. Awarenessiswhatweseekandyoucanhelp.

4 2011, so much to learn Our goal in 2011 has been to learn about the UK Smart Metering roll-out. There are only three employees in Wiha UK and our marketing budget is tiny. Winning this award will bring the torque topic to the attention of the industry and help people understand that they now have a choice. The torque setter can be kept away from the user to eliminate any tampering of the torque value. Ideal for highly repetitive tasks. So, what has Wiha discovered during 2011? We ve learnt that manufacturers of Smart Meters stipulate the required torque settings for their products. For example, the Elster AS300 requires torqueing at between Nm. We ve learnt that the 17th Edition Wiring Regulation states, amongst other things, that manufacturer s instructions should always be followed. We ve learnt that the Ofgem and DECC Smart Metering Implementation Program states that The smart metering system shall be installed and maintained in a manner that protects public safety (IM.12). We are doing the right thing in bringing this product to your attention and you canhelpuslearnmoreaboutwhatyourindustryreallyneedstosucceed.

5 What next..? Smart Meters are not inexpensive items and should be installed with respect. There will be thousands upon thousands of meters installed in the UK every day during the coming years. The cost to guarantee that these are properly fitted can be easily budgeted for. The whole industry will benefit from Wiha winning this award: Managers of the mobile workforce will learn that their fitters can properly tighten the terminal screws and still be safely isolated from any live circuits The manufacturers of the Smart Meters will learn that their instructions can actually now be met OfgemandtheDECCcanrestassuredthatallthekeystakeholdershavebeen made aware of the solutions now available to reduce the risk to consumers TheESCwillbeabletoticktheirboxabout thetightnessofmetertails Once the awareness from winning this award grows then who will decide that theydon tneedtotorqueto between2.2and2.8nm andaddfueltothefire statistics? Images show the serial number and matching certificate. These prove that the BS EN 6789 International Standards of torque accuracy have been achieved

6 Product specification Wiha TorqueVario VDE 3 torque ranges available; Nm, Nm and Nm Complaint to BS EN 6789 torque standards, individually calibrated, traced and certified Compliant to VDE GS IEC 60900:2004 Audible click & physical slip when the required torque is met Set-and-forget torque setting feature can be used to remove ability to adjust SlimTECHNOLOGY insulation for unlimited access and full 1000V safety

7 Supporting material: Testimonials A significant amount of distribution and motor control panel failures are due to poor termination including incorrectly torqued terminals. The Wiha VDE approved torque screwdriver can be an essential part of any electrical contractors tool kit to meet manufacturers requirements and help to eliminate these failures. Mark McCall Product Marketing Manager Newey & Eyre Ltd Calibrated and individually certified to International Standards, the Torque Vario VDE is without doubt the ultimate electrician s screwdriver to own. Having the security of knowing you have tightened the screws correctly gives you peace of mind and new levels of workmanship. Tony Cable Spokesperson NICEIC Professional Electrician and Installer magazine tested and reviewed the Wiha TorqueVario VDE Screwdriver in September Our experienced reviewer noted, The Wiha unit offers you the security of 1,000V insulation along with the ability to adhere to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations with a tool meeting British and European Standards of accuracy and reliability. The Wiha screwdriver is ideal as you do not want loose connections, and you do not want to cause damage by over tightening. Jonathon Cole Editor Professional Electrician and Installer Magazine

8 Supporting material: PE September 2011

9 Wiha Tools company profile Wiha background A German hand tool specialist, new to the UK. Creators of innovative world-class hand tools since 1939 Specialists in 4 fields; pliers, screwdrivers, screwdriver bits & hex keys. Wiha Werkzeuge GmbH Privately owned by the Hahn family Wilfried Hahn will soon pass to his son Wilhelm Hahn Based in Schonach, near Triberg, Black Forest, Germany 41M turnover in employees Wiha Tools Ltd Katja Haugk General Manager Neil Bush National Account Manager Elizabeth Brookes - Customer Services Administrator High-end Wiha users include Aerospace; Lufthansa Technik Defence; Selex Galileo Formula 1 Teams; Red Bull Technology, Williams F1 Values and guidelines Innovation Quality Reliability